Language studies abroad : Adults : English : England - Scotland : London Bloomsbury : St Giles International

English school in London Bloomsbury: St Giles International

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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

Located in a centenary building that has been renovated and modernised, the school will pleasantly surprise you with its unexpected and charming rooftop terrace. It has 30 spacious classrooms, a language lab, modern teaching equipment, a library and a large cafeteria where snacks and hot meals are available. There is also WiFi access available for students with their own laptops. All this at the very heart of London, just a few minutes from the city’s attractions.
Located in a centenary building that has been renovated and modernised, the school will pleasantly surprise you with its unexpected and charming rooftop terrace. It has 30 spacious classrooms, a language lab, modern teaching equipment, a library and a large cafeteria where snacks and hot meals are available. There is also WiFi access available for students with their own laptops. All this at the very heart of London, just a few minutes from the city’s attractions.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk.
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 6 / 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 9 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 9 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk.
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

IELTS course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00
N.B. IELTS exams take place once per month.

TOEFL course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 TOEFL)
Course duration: 4 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk.
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 6 / 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

IELTS course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00
N.B. IELTS exams take place once per month.

TOEFL course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 TOEFL)
Course duration: 4 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30

Accommodation

Host family
For those who wish to get an insight into English culture through a family, the choice is quickly made. The homestay option is ideal for practising English with total confidence in a warm environment, within a carefully selected family. Living around 45-60 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a a single room with half board provided. You can also stay with a "superior" host family, where you will have the use of a private bathroom.
If two of you are travelling together, you will benefit from an attractive price by booking a double room. Contact us for further information on this offer.

Residence (from 18 years)
Unique to London, St. Giles offers its students onsite accommodation on the upper floors of the school, in single or double rooms with breakfast or half-board provided daily. Each bedroom is equipped with a sink and a kettle and bedlinen is provided and changed once per week. You will share the bathrooms and have your meals in the canteen. This option is extremely practical, allowing you to avoid London public transport and the costs that go with it, and will also be the opportunity to live in close contact with other students and to sleep in a little longer in the mornings...

Shared apartment - Somerset Court
The St. Giles language school in Bloomsbury also proposes staying in the Somerset Court shared apartments. Located in the Camden district, they are 15 minutes' walk away from the school. They offer you high-quality accommodation, including the use of a modern single bedroom, with private bathroom, Internet access and a TV connection point. Each apartment contains 4 to 6 bedrooms, with an equipped kitchen and a common living room. Life in a shared apartment is perfect for independent people who wish to meet international students. Prices and additional information on request.

Hotels
A range of hotels are proposed to satisfy all tastes and budgets. Prices and additional information on request.
Host family
For those who wish to get an insight into English culture through a family, the choice is quickly made. The homestay option is ideal for practising English with total confidence in a warm environment, within a carefully selected family. Living around 45-60 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a a single room with half board provided. You can also stay with a "superior" host family, where you will have the use of a private bathroom.
If two of you are travelling together, you will benefit from an attractive price by booking a double room. Contact us for further information on this offer.

Residence (from 18 years)
Unique to London, St. Giles offers its students onsite accommodation on the upper floors of the school, in single or double rooms with breakfast or half-board provided daily. Each bedroom is equipped with a sink and a kettle and bedlinen is provided and changed once per week. You will share the bathrooms and have your meals in the canteen. This option is extremely practical, allowing you to avoid London public transport and the costs that go with it, and will also be the opportunity to live in close contact with other students and to sleep in a little longer in the mornings...

Shared apartment - Somerset Court
The St. Giles language school in Bloomsbury also proposes staying in the Somerset Court shared apartments. Located in the Camden district, they are 15 minutes' walk away from the school. They offer you high-quality accommodation, including the use of a modern single bedroom, with private bathroom, Internet access and a TV connection point. Each apartment contains 4 to 6 bedrooms, with an equipped kitchen and a common living room. Life in a shared apartment is perfect for independent people who wish to meet international students. Prices and additional information on request.

Hotels
A range of hotels are proposed to satisfy all tastes and budgets. Prices and additional information on request.

Leisure

The school provides a monthly program that informs students of the cultural (theatre, concerts, dance, opera, etc…) and other events going on in London. There is also a film shown each week on a large screen. On Fridays, teachers and students meet in a traditional pub. Discos are organised on a boat that cruises the River Thames. Outside of London, there are excursions to discover Oxford, Cambridge, Stratford-upon Avon and other places of interest.
The school provides a monthly program that informs students of the cultural (theatre, concerts, dance, opera, etc…) and other events going on in London. There is also a film shown each week on a large screen. On Fridays, teachers and students meet in a traditional pub. Discos are organised on a boat that cruises the River Thames. Outside of London, there are excursions to discover Oxford, Cambridge, Stratford-upon Avon and other places of interest.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
12'000'000
School size
L-XL
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family / residence / Shared apartment / hotel
Exams
FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL
Number of inhabitants
12'000'000
School size
L-XL
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family / residence / Shared apartment / hotel
Exams
FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL

Location of the language school St Giles International

Quality marks

/ language school St Giles International

English UKBritish Council
WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Central location (Holborn and Russel Square stations)
  • Established and reputed school
  • Residence within the school
  • Large library and choice of DVDs
  • Central location (Holborn and Russel Square stations)
  • Established and reputed school
  • Residence within the school
  • Large library and choice of DVDs

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.22) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 04.01  / 06.04  / 06.09  / 08.11 .2010
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. 6 w.: 19.07.2010 - 28.08.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. 8 w.: 05.07.2010 - 28.08.2010
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 9 w.: 04.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week 9 w.: 04.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 12 w.: 29.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 20.09.2010 - 11.12.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week 12 w.: 29.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 20.09.2010 - 11.12.2010
TOEFL course 4 w. : 08.02  / 04.05  / 26.07  / 18.10 .2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08 / 27.12 / 28.12 .2010
School holidays: 26.12.2009 - 03.01.2010
25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011

Included in price

  • Language course
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/single room/breakfast
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 460 575
2 week(s) 792 1022
3 week(s) 1145 1490
4 week(s) 1438 1898
6 week(s) 2084 2774
8 week(s) 2714 3634
12 week(s) 3974 5354
16 week(s) 5202 7042
24 week(s) 6570 9930
Extra week (24+) 269 409
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 531 646
2 week(s) 914 1144
3 week(s) 1328 1673
4 week(s) 1650 2110
6 week(s) 2378 3068
8 week(s) 3090 4010
12 week(s) 4514 5894
16 week(s) 5906 7746
24 week(s) 7431 10791
Extra week (24+) 306 446
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. A B
6 week(s) 2408 3098
8 week(s) 3120 4040
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
9 week(s) 3077 4112
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week A B
9 week(s) 3500 4535
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE), 20 lessons/week A B
10 week(s) 3410 4560
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. A B
10 week(s) 3880 5030
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
12 week(s) 4004 5384
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week A B
12 week(s) 4544 5924
Exam fee ~100
IELTS course A B
4 week(s) 1438 1898
6 week(s) 2084 2774
8 week(s) 2714 3634
10 week(s) 3380 4530
Exam fee ~127
TOEFL course A B
4 week(s) 1650 2110
Exam fee ~185
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
Course material (varies depending on level) 40
One-to-one course (per lesson) 51
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) 25
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Heathrow, London City) 70
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gatwick, Luton, Stansted) 80
High season
Host family/single room/half board (24+ weeks) (27.06-28.08) +31/week
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +147/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast +115/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -31/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) +107/w.
Residence/single room/half board +41/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast -32/w.
Residence/double room/half board +9/w.
Low/high season
Host family/single room/half board (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +6/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +15/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +5/w.
Residence/single room/half board (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +15/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +8/w.
Residence/double room/half board (27.06.10 - 28.08.10) +8/w.

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.22) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Sunday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 04.01  / 04.04  / 05.09  / 07.11 .2011
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. 6 w.: 18.07.2011 - 27.08.2011
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. 8 w.: 04.07.2011 - 27.08.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 8 w.: 26.04.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 17.10.2011 - 10.12.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 12 w.: 28.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 19.09.2011 - 10.12.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week 8 w.: 26.04.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 17.10.2011 - 10.12.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week 12 w.: 28.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 19.09.2011 - 10.12.2011
TOEFL course : 07.02  / 03.05  / 25.07  / 17.10 .2011
Bank holidays: 03.01 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 02.05 / 30.05 / 29.08 .2011
School holidays: 25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011
26.12.2011 - 02.01.2012

Included in price

  • Language course
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/single room/breakfast
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 484 599
2 week(s) 836 1066
3 week(s) 1208 1553
4 week(s) 1518 1978
6 week(s) 2198 2888
8 week(s) 2866 3786
12 week(s) 4202 5582
16 week(s) 5490 7330
24 week(s) 6765 10197
Extra week (24+) 277 420
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 560 675
2 week(s) 966 1196
3 week(s) 1403 1748
4 week(s) 1742 2202
6 week(s) 2516 3206
8 week(s) 3266 4186
12 week(s) 4778 6158
16 week(s) 6242 8082
24 week(s) 7649 11081
Extra week (24+) 315 458
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. A B
6 week(s) 2551 3241
8 week(s) 3301 4221
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
10 week(s) 3605 4755
Exam fee ~100
additional night compulsory (FCE, CPE)
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week A B
10 week(s) 4105 5255
Exam fee ~100
additional night compulsory (FCE, CPE)
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
8 week(s) 2901 3821
12 week(s) 4237 5617
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week A B
8 week(s) 3301 4221
12 week(s) 4813 6193
Exam fee ~100
IELTS course A B
4 week(s) 1518 1978
6 week(s) 2198 2888
8 week(s) 2866 3786
10 week(s) 3570 4720
Exam fee ~127
TOEFL course A B
4 week(s) 1742 2202
Exam fee ~185
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
Course material (varies depending on level) 35
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) 25
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Heathrow, London City) 72
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gatwick, Luton, Stansted) 82
High season
Host family/single room/half board (24+ weeks) (26.06-28.08) +35/week
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +154/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast (St Giles College Residence) +115/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) +113/w.
Residence/single room/half board (St Giles College Residence) +42/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast (St Giles College Residence) -33/w.
Residence/double room/half board (St Giles College Residence) +9/w.
Low/high season
Host family/single room/half board (27.06.11 - 28.08.11) +7/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast (St Giles College Residence) (27.06.11 - 28.08.11) +15/w.
Residence/single room/half board (St Giles College Residence) (27.06.11 - 28.08.11) +15/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast (St Giles College Residence) (27.06.11 - 28.08.11) +8/w.
Residence/double room/half board (St Giles College Residence) (27.06.11 - 28.08.11) +8/w.
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