The partner school of MacGregor Education is one of Scotland's leading independent boarding schools, renowned for its excellent academic standards and pastoral care. Here international students receive a friendly Scottish welcome upon arrival and they can have the chance to experience the life in one of UK's top boarding school. The school is situated in the south-west side of Edinburgh, with 100 acres of stunning parkland and its own high quality facilities on site. It has an outstanding reputation in offering students coaching sessions for a variety of sports from rugby, football, and tennis to swimming and cricket. Coaching sessions can be tailored to the interests of the individual or group.
Notable former pupils of the School include John MacGregor, former UK Cabinet minister, John James Cowperthwaite, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong from 1961 to 1971, Sir Peter Burt, Governor & Chief Executive of Bank of Scotland from 1996 to 2001, James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon, the first Prime Minister of Northern Ireland from 1921 to 1940, and Gordon Roddick, co-founder of The Body Shop, to name but a few.
學校著名的畢業生包括英國前內閣大臣約翰·麥格雷戈、前香港財政司郭伯偉(1961年到1971年)、蘇格蘭銀行總督及行政長官彼得·伯特先生(1996年到2001)、第一克雷加文子爵及北愛爾蘭第一首相詹姆斯·克雷格(1921年到1940年) 以及The Body Shop的創始人之一戈登·羅迪克。
The Programme
20 lessons (45mins. per class) of English taught by qualified teachers
International classes with a maximum of 15 students in a class
High quality residential accommodation with en-suite facilities
All meals
Full programme of activities and excursions (8 half day, 2 evening, 2 two-day)
Progress Report and Certificate of Studies
課程特色
20 節英語課( 每節45 分鐘)
每班最多 15 人，來自不同國籍
優質的住宿設施，並設有單人或雙人套房
包每日三餐
完善的行程： 平日早上英語課、中午及晚上課外活動。星期六、日全日外出參觀
修畢後提供證書
Scottish Literary, Scientific and Cultural Programme
Students will gain a hands-on familiarity with places and monuments that celebrate internationally-known people who have contributed to the rich Scottish scientific and literary heritage that is both classical and contemporary.
The Social Programme may include:
4 universities - Edinburgh University, St. Andrew University, Glasgow University, and Aberdeen University.
Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace
Royal Mile / National Gallery
Western Islands and Loch Lomond
Oban, Fort William, Loch Ness, and Inverness
Colington Village / Scottish Highlands
蘇格蘭文學、科學及文化活動探索
學生有機會到不同的地方遊覽，在參與過程當中，無論在文學、科學及文化上，學生都會加深對蘇格蘭認識。
活動可能包括：
4所大學 - 愛丁堡大學、聖安德魯大學、格拉斯哥大學、鴨巴甸大學
愛丁堡城堡和荷里路德宮
皇家哩 / 國家美術館
西部群島和蘿夢湖
尼斯湖、奧班、威廉堡和因弗內斯
Colington村 / 蘇格蘭高地
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the world.
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university.
Edinburgh Castle is a fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, from its position atop the volcanic Castle Rock. Edinburgh Castle remains the most popular paid visitor attraction in Scotland. Historic Scotland maintains a number of facilities within the castle, including two cafés/restaurants, several shops, and numerous historical displays.
Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch, lying on the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest lake in Great Britain by surface area. The lake contains many islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles. Loch Lomond is a popular leisure destination.
Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands.
尼斯湖
尼斯湖以尼斯湖水怪之傳說而聞名，它實際是一個既大又深，在蘇格蘭高地區的淡水湖泊。
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse, commonly referred to as Holyrood Palace, is the official residence of the monarch in Scotland. The palace stands at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, at the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle. Holyrood Palace is the setting for state ceremonies and official entertaining.
Fort William is the second largest settlement in the highlands of Scotland and the largest town. It is a major tourist centre. It is a centre for hillwalking and climbing due to its proximity to Ben Nevis and many other Munro mountains.
Stirling Castle is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland. The castle sits atop Castle Hill, an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and is now a tourist attraction managed by Historic Scotland.
Residential accommodation: single or twin rooms in a student residence, with en-suit bathroom facilities. Students are accommodated in Laidlaw House, a brand new boarding house. They can meet and watch TV and DVDs in the comfortable relaxation areas.
