Our timetable below contains current details of all our drop in classes and activities for newcomers to Edinburgh. Everything is free of charge and there is no need to book – just come along and join in! We are open for 50 weeks of the year, closing only for public holidays at Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Please visit our Register for classes page for more information on how to get started.
| The Welcoming Timetable
You are welcome to join any time, it is free & drop-in, no need to book in advance 🙂 |
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| Day | Time | Activity | Description |
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| Monday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Beginners 2 | For those with a basic understanding of English (A2) |
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| 12.30pm – 1.30pm
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Arabic Cafe | An opportunity to practise some Arabic words and phrases and enjoy learning about different cultures. All Arabic learners and Arabic speakers welcome! | |
| 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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English Advanced | For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) | |
| 5.30pm -7.30pm | English Beginners 1 | For those with little understanding of English (A1) |
| Tuesday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
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| 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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English Upper-Intermediate | For those with a good working understanding of English (B2-C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Skills for living & working in Edinburgh | Advice and info about everyday living in Edinburgh plus practical help with CVs & all types of job application forms & interviews | |
| 3.30pm – 5.00pm | Digital Skills Drop In | Help with everyday use of computers and the internet | |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm | English Advanced | For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Beginners 1 (1st floor)
and at the same time a Complete Beginners class (5th floor) |
For those with little understanding of English (A1)
For those with no understanding of English |
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| 12.30pm – 2.00pm | Open Book Reading Group | Shared reading group to enjoy fiction and poetry together | |
| 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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English Advanced | For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Skills for living & working in Edinburgh | Advice and info about everyday living in Edinburgh plus practical help with CVs & all types of job application forms & interviews | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Scotland for Newcomers | Get to know Scotland with a different outing or activity every week | |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
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| 1.00pm – 3.00pm
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English Upper-Intermediate | For those with a good working understanding of English (B2-C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Skills for living & working in Edinburgh | Advice and info about everyday living in Edinburgh plus practical help with CVs & all types of job application forms & interviews | |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
| Friday | 10:00am – 12:00pm | English Beginners 1 (1st floor)
and at the same time a Complete Beginners (5th floor) |
For those with little understanding of English (A1)
For those with no understanding of English |
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| 12.30pm – 2.30pm | English Conversation Café | Have fun and improve your English through conversation with other learners and local volunteers | |
| Saturday | 11:00am – 3:00pm | Creative Space | Enjoy your choice of creative activities in our fabulous fifth floor classroom |
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