Mackenzie School of English is an independent, family-run organization in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Its summer programs are for young people aged 12–17. Accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK and Young Learners English UK, this school is one of only two in Edinburgh offering English as a foreign language. With more than 10 years of experience in the field, its motto is "To build a community where young people are valued and encouraged to achieve more, so that they don't just attend a summer school but take away an unforgettable memory for life."
Lessons are based on topics that interest each young person; teachers get to know every student individually, and the emphasis is on conversation skills through various discussions – creative tasks, preparing and performing role plays, problem solving, storytelling and more.
The activities offered by Mackenzie include team games, visits to cultural sights and various challenges that keep the learning process interesting and fun. Visits to cultural sights come with a variety of questions and photo and video tasks. During 5 of the cultural visits and activities, young people are given iPad minis, which play an important part in the learning.
The Edinburgh summer school with homestay is located in the Leith area, where students have the chance to gain international experience.
The program price includes:
- 15 General English lessons in international classes
- full board in a double or triple room with a host family
- Lunch, at the school or with the host family depending on the day of the week
- a cultural program as well as an activity program
- bus tickets for Edinburgh and the surrounding area
- certificate of course completion
- welcome pack
Program price – depending on the length of the summer school:
7 nights - £820
14 nights - £1620
21 nights - £2420
27 nights - £3165