English Language Support for International Students (ELSIS)
Free, ONLINE, non-credit bearing courses available for undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Edinburgh, whose first language is not English.
*Applications are now open for Semester 2 courses*
Before Applying
Read the ELSIS course descriptions to ensure you choose the courses most appropriate to your needs.
After Applying
Please be patient! We will contact you after the application deadline to confirm if you have been given a place. Check your email after the application deadline for further communications from us.
Please be aware!
- You must submit a separate application for each course you apply for, and we strongly advise you to only apply to a maximum two courses per semester
- Courses will be taught ONLINE.
Course Information and Applying
Please see individual course pages for further information. Places are given on a first come, first served basis.
Postgraduate Courses
Please note, applications for the following courses will close at 09:00 (BST) on Monday 18 January 2021.
Academic Writing for International Students
PhD Courses
Please note, applications for the following courses will close at 09:00 (BST) on Monday 25 January 2021.
Writing a PhD First Year Report
Writing Your PhD: Reviewing the Literature
Writing Your PhD: Qualitative Research
Writing Your PhD: Scientific Research
Writing Your PhD: Quantitative Research in Social Sciences
Applications for the following ONLINE courses are now closed.
Academic Writing for International Students (Online)
Grammar for Academic Writing (Online)
The following ONLINE courses are now closed for applications.
Listening to Lectures and Note-taking
Independent Study Materials
We've put together some study materials for University of Edinburgh Students that may wish to study independently. EASE log in required: