All students, including those staying in either homestay or residence, are provided with lunch at the school during the week. The lunch consists of a sandwich, fruit, a drink and a packet of crisps.
At the weekend, students staying in homestay accommodation will have lunch provided by their hosts, and those staying in residence will have a packed lunch provided by the reisdence to take on trips.
Lunch time is as follows:
13:00 - 14:00 Monday to Friday
Staff can cater to special diets, including vegan, halal, lactose intolerant and gluten free diets BUT students must inform the school of any requirements before travelling.
Built during the Georgian Period, CES Edinburgh's main school at 54 Manor Place has been part of the landscape of the city for over 200 years - and since 2015 it has been at the heart of our English language experience. Set over five floors and with 12 year-round classrooms, this building combines elegance with the warm and homely feeling that has become the calling card for all CES centres.
12 well kept, bright, modern classrooms
Multi-media screens in all classrooms
Large common room space
Wifi throughout the building
Student garden
Free tea and coffee
CES Edinburgh at 54 Manor Place is very well‐served by Edinburgh’s tram and bus networks, making access from around the city easy.
The nearest bus stop is Palmerston Place, West End, just a couple of minutes’ walk from CES Edinburgh.
Other very close stops include those on West Maitland Street, Grosvenor Street, and Chester Street — all around 1–5 minutes on foot.
Bus routes stopping nearby include 13, 2, 33, 47B, X18, X26, X37 among others.
The Haymarket tram stop is the closest tram connection, about 300-400 metres away — a walk of roughly 5–7 minutes.
From Haymarket trams run frequently to many central and outlying points, making it a convenient option for access to / from the wider city.
All students receive a full induction on their first day at Manor Place. This includes useful information on how to navigate the city, your classes and timetable, and the door code to gain access to the school building.
Please try to arrive 15 minutes before your first class is due to start.