Glasgow

The English school in Glasgow

The Glasgow School of English is proud to be the first independent language school in Scotland, and is accredited by the British Council, in addition to the ISO9001 rules. It is also a member of English UK and Visit Scotland. 

The school is located in central Glasgow, and offers international students quality tutoring and a personalised service in an international environment which is available throughout the year. 

 School Facilities 

• Six fully equipped classrooms 
• Living room with vending machines, tea and coffee

Mix of nationalities 

The majority of the students at the school are from Spain, Araba, Libya, Italy, China, Turkey, Korea, Jordan, Japan, Poland, Iran, Brazil, Taiwan, France and Thailand.

Accreditations

The school is accredited by:

Study English in Glagow 

Glasgow has experienced more changes in the past two decades than any other British city. It has gone from being an industrial center in decline to one of the most fashionable places and one of the most vibrant cities in Europe.
The Scottish cinema, theatre, literature, music, art design and architecture are overcoming borders and capturing worldwide attention.

Glasgow means "dear green place" and the name is appropriate; The city has more than seventy parks and more green space per capita than any other European city. Its large student population (there are four universities in the area and many schools) has changed the city into a youthful city with a progressive character.

Things to Do in Glasgow

Culture

• Visit the Burrell Collection, an eclectic art collection
• Visit the Gallery of Modern Art and the POP ART
• Discover the Scottish Football Museum and Sports Legends

Leisure

• Go shopping 7 days a week
• Relax in one of the spectacular city parks

Useful Information

Moving around the city

METRO: Glasgow has a metro (Subway) connecting 15 stations known as the "Clockwork Orange". It is a six-mile loop around the city center and the West End every four to eight minutes, Monday to Saturday from 6:30 to 23:20 and Sundays from 11:00 to 17:50
Metro tickets can be purchased from the machines or at the ticket office at the station. Prices: 1 trip: £ 1.10; 1 Discovery ticket (1 day unlimited travel): £ 2.50

The nearest metro to the school is "Buchanan Street".

BUSES: Buses usually circulate from 06.00 to 23.00 Monday to Friday. At the weekends they start later.
However, some specific routes also run overnight. Bus tickets can be purchased on the bus. (With the exact amount).

The main bus station is "Buchanan Street Bus Station."

Remember that:

Buses only stop at the stop, and you must put your hand out to make it stop.
You need to have the exact money or coins to buy the ticket
Keep the ticket until you get off, you may be asked to show it again.
To get off the bus, you must ring the bell to request a stop.

TAXIS: Taxis are usually black in colour and can be hailed on the street. All are licensed and have meters. Tipping is welcome but not mandatory. The main company is Glasgow TOA Ltd Wide Web site: http://www.gwtoa.co.uk/

Interests

Glasgow is one of the 5 most visited cities in the UK.
Glasgow is the city of music, according to UNESCO.
It was recently voted best UK city and the best city for students.
It is one of the safest cities in the world
It is one of the 60 cities with the highest standard of quality of life

And at night?

Unlike England and Wales, legislation governing the sale of alcohol in Scotland is more permissive. The bars can stay open all day, until 24.00 while the clubs are usually open until 03:00, although the last admission is normally at 01.00.

There are over 700 pubs and bars in the city (proof that the Scots like to have a drink from time to time) as well as numerous nightclubs for everyone, from student areas in the West End to elegant premises in Merchant City.

Glasgow Tourist Information