Non-English as a First Language Parent & Child Groups in Edinburgh
- Nikki Miller
- Mar 6
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 7
The perfect opportunity for you and your child to connect with other families where English is not the first language is by attending a specialist parent-and-child group in Edinburgh or one of the city libraries that host Bookbug sessions in Spanish, Polish, Italian, Gaelic or learning English. These sessions are usually free, or playgroups may ask for a small contribution towards running costs. They are available during term time only.
Language groups will charge per session. Please note that some sessions may require booking in advance.
All Nationalities Learning English
English language Bookbug, Tuesdays from 10.30am to 11am
English language Bookbug, Fridays from 10.30am to 11am
Free tickets available at reception on the day from 10am.
English language Bookbug, Mondays from 10.30am until 11am
English language Bookbug, fortnightly on Saturdays from 11am to 11.30am
English language Bookbug, Tuesdays from 10.30am to 11amEnglish language Bookbug, Thursdays from 10.30am to 11am
English Conversation Class 11am-12.30pm (drop-in)
Spanish
James Gillespie's School- 120 Warrender Park Rd, Edinburgh EH9 1DD
Los sábados por la mañana.
McDonald Road Library Spanish language Bookbug, Mondays from 11.30am until noon
Moredun Library Spanish language Bookbug, fortnightly on Fridays from 10.30am to 11am
No booking required.
Tollcross Community Centre - 117 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9QG
Fridays 10am-10:45am £4 (mainly learning Spanish)
Italian
Italian Bookbug at Musselburgh Library.
1pm on The first Saturday of the month during term time.
The Glencorse Centre, Auchendinny, EH26 0QZ
First Sunday/Domenica of the month. 10am-12pm
Per informazioni contattare 07477558565
Gaelic
Central Children's Library Gaelic language Bookbug, first Wednesday of the month from 1pm to 1.30pm (during school term time only).
Polish
Polish language Bookbug, fortnightly on Saturdays from 11am to 11.30am
Book your Bookbug places online.
Polish language Bookbug, fortnightly on Fridays from 10.30am to 11am
Ocean Terminal Edinburgh
Age 2 - 6yrs
Saturday Mornings 10:30am
German
German Church in Marchmont (non religious)
Age under 5
Usually the first Friday of the month at 10am, sometimes shifts due to holidays. Up to date sessions can be found on our Facebook page German Speaking Congregation in Scotland or website germanchurch.org.uk
Mandarin / Chinese
Little Plaza, 24 Haddington Pl, Edinburgh EH7 4AF, UK
Age 0-4 yrs
Wednesday 11:00 -11:45 am
Do you know of a activity for parents learning English or who would like to meet other non-english as a first language parents?
Please email me: nikki@selectpublishingltd.com
Thank you x
Toy Library
A great place for babies and toddlers to play and make new friends. Parents or carers can have coffee and chat while children play. Also borrow toys to take home.
Play Plus Toy Library - Open every Tuesdays and Thursdays during school terms 10:30 am to 12 pm.
Gorgie/Dalry Toy Library - Open every Monday during school terms 10 am to 11.30 am.
The Kings Hall Toy Library - Play Sessions run fortnightly on Wednesday mornings during term time from 09.30 to 11.30am term time.
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