Languages FAQs
Got a question about our language courses? Find the answer here.
Everyone over the minimum age requirement of 16! Our language courses are open to all.
Unlike previous years when we've been able to offer face-to-face classes, due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are now offering all of our language courses remotely using the online platform Zoom. Read more about Learning Remotely with Zoom or check out our Learning Remotely FAQs for more information.
You can enrol on one of our language course through our online booking system. Simply choose a language from our A-Z list and decide on a level using our sef-assessment information available on each language page, then use our website to book your place!
You can find some helpful language level self assessment guidance on each of our specific language pages. Choose a language from our list and discover your level. For more general details on how our language level and courses are structured, visit our language level information pages.
No, we do not require you to provide any proof of your language skills.
No, our language courses are not for credit.
If you think your language course is not the right level for you, you should discuss this with the teacher. Once you have agreed on the more appropriate language level, your teacher will request a transfer for you. Please note that transfer requests must be received by the end of Week 2.
No, you must enrol for each course individually. We strongly encourage you to book future courses 8 days before the start date of your progressive course as enrolment for courses is not automatic.
Unfortunately not, you can only attend the class for which you have enrolled.
There are no exams for our language courses. Our courses do not lead to a language qualification and no certificates are issued upon completion of the course.
Do you still have questions? Please email col@ed.ac.uk and our team will be able to help.