English Language Support for International Students (ELSIS)
Free, non-credit bearing courses available for undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Edinburgh, whose first language is not English.
Before applying, make sure you:
- Have read the ELSIS course descriptions to ensure you choose the courses most appropriate to your needs
- Have checked your upcoming timetable to ensure your ELSIS courses won’t clash with your other commitments
Please be aware:
- You must submit a separate application for each course you apply for, and we strongly advise you not to apply for more than two courses in a Semester
- You can only choose one class option per course
- Courses will be taught at the Holyrood campus and King's Buildings
After submitting your application:
- Please be patient – we will contact you after the application deadline to confirm if you have been given a place and the classroom location. Check your email after the application deadline for further communications from us
ELSIS Information Event
If you have any questions about any of the ELSIS courses, please come along to the ELSIS Welcome Event on Friday 11 January from 2pm-3pm in Room G21 at Paterson's Land (Holyrood Road, Holyrood Campus). You will be able to speak to academic staff and find out which ELSIS course is right for you.
Course Dates, Criteria and Application Details
The below dates indicate the course options available, and deadlines for submitting your application:
| ELSIS Course (Semester 2, 2018/19) | Course Dates |
Application Criteria |
Application Form | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Writing for International Students |
6-week course Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm, starting 23 January (Holyrood Campus) or Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm, starting 23 January (Holyrood Campus) or Fridays, 2pm-4pm, starting 25 January (Holyrood Campus) or Fridays, 2pm-4pm, starting 25 January (King’s Buildings) |
Places given on a first come first served basis | Coming soon | 15 January |
| Grammar for Academic Writing |
5-week course Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm, starting 23 January (Holyrood Campus) or Wednesdays, 4pm-6pm, starting 23 January (Holyrood Campus) or Fridays, 2pm-4pm, starting 25 January (Holyrood Campus) |
Priority given to students with low TEAM scores | Coming soon | 15 January |
| Presentation Skills |
4-week course Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm, starting 29 January (Holyrood Campus) Or Thursdays, 4pm-6pm, starting 31 January (Holyrood Campus) |
Places given on a first come first served basis | Coming soon | 21 January |
| Seminar Discussion Skills |
6-week course Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm, starting 23 January (Holyrood Campus) or Fridays, 2pm-4pm, starting 25 January (Holyrood Campus) |
Places given on a first come first served basis | Coming soon | 15 January |
| Writing a First Year PhD Report |
7-week course Fridays, 2pm-4pm, starting 25 January (Holyrood Campus) |
Only PhD students should apply. Places given on a first come first served basis | Coming soon | 17 January |
| Writing Up a PhD: Reviewing Literature |
5-week course Mondays, 2pm-4pm, starting 11 February (Holyrood Campus) or Tuesdays, 2pm-4pm, starting 12 February (Holyrood Campus) |
Only PhD students who have passed their First Year Board should apply. This course is also open to students doing MSc by research. Places given on a first come first served basis. | Coming soon | 22 January |
|
7-week course Wednesdays, 11am-1pm, starting 30 January (Holyrood Campus) or Thursdays, 11am-1pm, starting 31 January (Holyrood Campus) |
Priority given to final year PhD students. Places given on a first come first served basis | Coming soon | 22 January | |
|
10-week course Wednesdays, 9 am-11am, starting 16 January (Holyrood) or Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm, starting 16 January (King’s Buildings) |
Priority given to final year PhD students and second year Engineering PhD students. Places given on a first come first served basis | Coming soon | 8 January |