This is such an integral part of our programmes and is the ideal way to find out about people, life, culture and heritage in Scotland and Britain as a whole but it also provides the opportunity to make new friends and to try new activities as diverse as rock-climbing or team-building.

Our carefully planned activities are:

We offer a wide range of options from leisure activities such as Scottish dancing or cinema evenings and local cultural visits such as Edinburgh Castle or Rosslyn Chapel to whole-day excursions such as a trip to the historic town of Stirling and the Wallace Monument.

One thing to bear in mind is that a historic visit to Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument is never just that with Mackenzie School – we always have extras, as mentioned above, ‘to keep you on your toes’!

The list of what we can do really is endless but we are sure that within that, there is something to suit everyone.

Did you know that Friday in Scotland is Kilt Wearing day? Ok, maybe that’s not entirely true but Chris and Alex insist on wearing theirs on Fridays – a sight not to be missed!

We like to be different and to give you an example of one thing we do that offers real comfort to parents and leaders is that we arrange taxis home after organised evening activities.

This means:

Edinburgh is a wonderful city and is a safe place for students but this is a service we simply insist on – it’s included in your package price and rest assured, doesn’t cost an arm and a leg!

Why should student safety come at a high price? It’s just part of the deal at Mackenzie School of English!

"I liked the castles and the staff were fantastic."
- Jessica

This is such an integral part of our programmes and is the ideal way to find out about people, life, culture and heritage in Scotland and Britain as a whole but it also provides the opportunity to make new friends and to try new activities as diverse as rock-climbing or team-building.

Our carefully planned activities are:

led by experienced, enthusiastic staff who love their jobs!

well-organised and structured to maximise benefit

well-balanced to keep you on your toes

supplemented by our Mackenzie School Activity Book – fun but educational!

guaranteed to leave you with life-long memories

going to make you smile at one point or another

The list of what we can do really is endless but we are sure that within that, there is something to suit everyone.

This means:

taxis for students at 10pm after activities ensure that everybody gets home safely and is in bed early enough to wake up for school the next day!

our taxi drivers do not drive away until they see the student getting in to the house

our hosts love this aspect of working with Mackenzie School as it gives them peace of mind

group leaders see it as one less thing to worry about, leaving them feeling more relaxed and able to enjoy their time too!

"I liked the castles and the staff were fantastic."
- Jessica

This is such an integral part of our programmes and is the ideal way to find out about people, life, culture and heritage in Scotland and Britain as a whole but it also provides the opportunity to make new friends and to try new activities as diverse as rock-climbing or team-building.

Our carefully planned activities are:

led by experienced, enthusiastic staff who love their jobs!

well-organised and structured to maximise benefit

well-balanced to keep you on your toes

supplemented by our Mackenzie School Activity Book – fun but educational!

guaranteed to leave you with life-long memories

going to make you smile at one point or another

The list of what we can do really is endless but we are sure that within that, there is something to suit everyone.

This means:

taxis for students at 10pm after activities ensure that everybody gets home safely and is in bed early enough to wake up for school the next day!

our taxi drivers do not drive away until they see the student getting in to the house

our hosts love this aspect of working with Mackenzie School as it gives them peace of mind

group leaders see it as one less thing to worry about, leaving them feeling more relaxed and able to enjoy their time too!

"I liked the castles and the staff were fantastic." - Jessica

"I liked the castles and the staff were fantastic."
- Jessica