We are strongly committed to ensuring our quality standards are met and that each and every student enjoys their stay. Our reputation is founded on both the quality of our teaching and the level of personal care and attention that we provide to each of our students. Many of our students come back to study at the school or send their friends and family. The number of personal recommendations is very high.

We offer a range of courses all year round and you can choose to study from as little as one week to one year or more. You can also participate in regular social and cultural events which include local sightseeing trips. Recent trips have included FREE visits to local sights such as the Glasgow Art Fair, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, George Square Ice Skating Rink, the Burrell Collection and discounted sightseeing trips to further destinations such as the Scottish Highlands, Loch Lomond and Millport.

Whatever your requirements, our friendly staff are on hand to assist you and ensure that you enjoy your stay in Glasgow.

Why choose Basil Paterson College?

• Wide range of English courses starting every Monday
• Small class sizes with a maximum of 10 per class
• Largest open examination centre in Scotland for Cambridge and IELTS exams
• Study in the same building as native English speakers
• Modern facilities including a science laboratory, art room, and study centre with WiFi
• Truly international school with students from over 50 countries
• Accommodation options include homestay, residence, and self-catered flats

Basil Paterson Tutorial College

• Alternative academic choice and Independent College 
  
• Take Int 2s, Highers, Advanced Highers, GCSEs and A Levels
• Both Scottish and English exam boards available
  
• Study full-time, or simply an hour or two of flexible 'extra' tuition
• Wide-range of subjects available, including: English, Maths, Psychology, Art and Business Studies
• Modern facilities
• Small class sizes (maximum 6)
• 2 week Easter Revision programme
  

Speaking English from start to finish

Our 2-week residential English language holidays provide a fully immersive programme of English language tuition and tourist activities.

• Practice speaking English for up to 8 hours per day with qualified English language teachers
• An activities programme where experts show you the best of Scottish culture, history and nature; including historical monuments, landscapes and whisky tasting!

On our tours you speak more English than you would with any school in the UK!

A new kind of English practice

Boat trips, wildlife walks, kayaking and castle visits are some of the activities we offer. Say “goodbye” to sitting in a windowless classroom at a boring old English school. We believe the only way you can really learn English is to live it.

The best way to learn a language

Learn English in Scotland will improve your fluency and confidence and introduce you to the best that Scotland has to offer as a tourist destination.

• 50 hours of English practice per week
• Stay in 3 beautiful, big, Scottish country houses with spectacular views
• Explore the best of Scotland’s history, culture, and nature