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VISITS/TOURS/CORPORATE TRAINING IN EDINBURGH
We arrange
school
visits, attend open day, parents forum, etc, or meet with guardian
counsellors or principals
at your school or in our liasion offices.
We can plan
group
or family Educational tour to these Edinburgh institutions and the
City of Edinburgh during the summer holidays.
We can also work to plan your
onsite or
Edinburgh based corporate training.
Please
contact Edinburgh@MaxMe.org
for all visits/tour/training enquiries. Our Consultant will be
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'UK' or 'Britain'?
The
full title of the country is 'the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland':
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Great Britain is made up of England, Scotland and Wales
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the United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland
'Britain' is used informally, usually meaning the United Kingdom.
The
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are not part of the UK. The
geographical term 'British Isles' covers the UK, all of Ireland, the
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
The
devolved government for Scotland is responsible for most of the
issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including
health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport.
The
Scottish Government was known as the Scottish Executive when it was
established in 1999 following the first elections to the Scottish
Parliament. The current administration was formed after elections in
May 2007.
The
Government's Purpose
To
focus government and public services on creating a more successful
country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through
increasing sustainable economic growth. For more information on the
Scottish Government click
here...
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From
the gentle rolling hills of Dumfries and Galloway to the
breathtaking peaks of the Cairngorms in the Highlands by way of
Edinburgh's genteel Georgian townhouses, the variety of Scotland's
landscapes never fails to amaze and impress visitors.
Often
within a few hours travelling, you can experience a landscape that
changes rapidly from gentle rolling hills to rugged coasts and
dramatic, towering peaks. Vibrant, cosmopolitan cities whose outlook
is definitely to the future rub shoulders with ancient castles and
monuments rooted firmly in the past while the cultural frenzy of the
Edinburgh Festival is also within easy reach of the peace and
tranquillity of sandy beaches, country parks and outstanding nature
reserves.
Click this links to explore what each the different regions of
the country has to offer.
The
vibrant, historic city of Edinburgh is the Capital of Scotland often
the gateway to Scotland for many visitors. Explore its surrounding
countryside to discover an area steeped in history, filled with
castles, great houses and battle sites. |
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Why STUDY in Edinburgh
City ?
Scholarships available specifically for international
students from the Scottish Executive
Competitive course fees – better value than comparable
courses in the USA
World-leader in business, academia, arts, science and
technology
Strong, integrated local relationships between academia and
industry
Beautiful, cosmopolitan city in the heart of a stunning rural
landscape
Safe, clean and welcoming place to stay
Academia is thriving in the inter-connected global learning
environment
Long history of attracting and supporting international
students
Supports large international community, strengthened by
overseas visitors especially during the summer and winter festivals
Many universities have formal exchange programmes with US and
worldwide counterparts
Our Nigerian Consultant has lived,
and worked in the city since 2002. He says Edinburgh is all
the goodies of London minus the hassles. He lived in London 1990
-2002 before moving to Edinburgh which is now is home in the UK.
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Edinburgh -
International Students
There are so
many reasons for choosing to study in Edinburgh city region. It’s renowned
around the world for its excellent award-winning education, research and
industry. The area is uniquely cosmopolitan and welcoming, and the region
has a multicultural
population, and there are outstanding graduate
employment opportunities,
thanks to a thriving economy.
Edinburgh
is the third most popular city in the UK amongst international students.
Currently, nearly 11,000 international students study here so you’re likely
to meet many other international students of all ages (43% come from other
EU countries). There is a 50:50 split between postgraduates and
undergraduates amongst the international student community - and the
proportion of postgraduates grows every year.
Studying here is affordable and provides outstanding value; a
British education is highly esteemed around the world.
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Careers In Edinburgh
When you graduate, you have a world of opportunities open to you
in Edinburgh City Region – an area that boasts the fastest-growing economy
of 20 of the world’s top cities. With so much to offer, the area is a magnet
for many talented people:
Graduate
opportunities especially in engineering, IT, finance, marketing and
design
One of
Europe’s top cities for outstanding quality of life – culture,
architecture,
An
abundance of successful small to medium enterprises offering more
hands-on experience for new graduates
Named as a
Region of Innovation Excellence by the European Commission – numerous
innovative companies with
global influence
Strong
reputation for developing people with commercial acumen, entrepreneurial
flair, inventive minds and work
ethic
The
gateway to Scotland’s amazing landscapes – numerous leisure and sports
activities – and a favourite tourist
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Scottish inventions
Edinburgh
and Scotland are home to some of the world’s most significant
inventions, including:
the
telephone
the
television
the first
cloned mammal
audio
codecs for ipods
the modern
steam engine
the
adhesive stamp
the
breech-loading rifle
logarithms
penicillin
the pedal
bicycle
There
are four Universities in Edinburgh and we represent three of them:
Two
Ancient Universities and One Modern University.
At MaxMe we are your
one-stop shop for studying in Edinburgh. |
