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

Language school London Bloomsbury, St Giles International

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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 29 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 29 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.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 20 or 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 10 or 12 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard or intensive course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 6 or 8 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for IELTS exams
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 to 10 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard course
N.B. IELTS exams take place once per month

Preparation for TOEFL exams
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 8 TOEFL)
Course duration: 4 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. intensive course

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.
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 otehr students and to sleep in a little longer in the mornings...

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.
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 otehr students and to sleep in a little longer in the mornings...

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 / 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 / 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

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.3)

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Starting dates Beginner: 05.01  / 14.04  / 29.06  / 27.07  / 21.09 .2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 20 lessons/week 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 28 lessons/week 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week 12 w.: 30.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 21.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week 12 w.: 30.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 21.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. 6 w.: 20.07.2009 - 29.08.2009
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. 8 w.: 06.07.2009 - 29.08.2009
TOEFL course 4 w.: 09.02.2009 - 06.03.2009 / 05.05.2009 - 29.05.2009 / 27.07.2009 - 21.08.2009 / 19.10.2009 - 13.11.2009
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 04.05 / 25.05 / 31.08 / 25.12 .2009
School holidays: 26.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

IELTS and TOEFL exams dates available on request.

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 (18 y.o.)
Standard course A B
2 weeks 778 1000
3 weeks 1124 1457
4 weeks 1410 1854
6 weeks 2042 2708
8 weeks 2658 3546
12 weeks 3890 5222
16 weeks 5090 6866
24 weeks 6386 9650
Extra week (24+) 261 397
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 890 1112
3 weeks 1292 1625
4 weeks 1606 2050
6 weeks 2312 2978
8 weeks 3010 3898
12 weeks 4394 5726
16 weeks 5746 7522
24 weeks 7195 10459
Extra week (24+) 296 432
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 20 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 3310 4420
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 28 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 3750 4860
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
12 weeks 3890 5222
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week A B
12 weeks 4394 5726
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE) 28 lessons/wk. A B
6 weeks 2312 2978
8 weeks 3010 3898
Exam fee ~100
IELTS course A B
4 weeks 1410 1854
6 weeks 2042 2708
8 weeks 2658 3546
10 weeks 3310 4420
Exam fees to be confirmed
TOEFL course A B
4 weeks 1606 2050
Exam fee ~185
Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl
Options/Extras
Course material (varies depending on level)
Course materials fee (Cambridge) 30
One-to-one course (per lesson) 50
Christmas with the host family (per week) 20
Airport transfer (Heathrow, London City) 69
Airport transfer (Gatwick, Luton, Stansted) 79
High season
Host family/single room/half board (24+ weeks) (28.06-23.08) +25/week
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +143/w.
Residence/single room/breakfast (18 y.o.) +111/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -30/w.
Residence/single room/half board (18 y.o.) +40/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast (18 y.o.) -31/w.
Residence/double room/half board (18 y.o.) +9/w.
High season
Residence/single room/breakfast (18 y.o.) (28.06.09 - 23.08.09) +15/w.
Residence/single room/half board (18 y.o.) (28.06.09 - 23.08.09) +15/w.
Residence/double room/breakfast (18 y.o.) (28.06.09 - 23.08.09) +8/w.
Residence/double room/half board (18 y.o.) (28.06.09 - 23.08.09) +8/w.
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