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

Our partner school is located in a beautiful Victorian style house. There are 24 well-equipped classrooms, a large library, a language lab and a multimedia room with free Internet access. Students benefit from an optimal setting for making friends and practising the language. They can also enjoy excellent homemade dishes from the cafeteria, on the veranda or in the school’s lovely gardens.

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



Accommodation

Host family
This is an ideal option for students who wish to immerse themselves in the daily life of an English family for the duration of their stay. Families provide half-board or breakfast only, with a double or single room. Highgate is a residential district and students have the advantage of staying about 15-20 minutes away from the school – a real privilege in London. Please note: during the summer months, the accommodation may be located at a greater distance away from the school. If two students are travelling together, you can benefit from a better price by booking a double room. Contact us for more information regarding this offer.

Residence "Chester House" (18-25 years)
The “Chester House” residence is situated about 15 minutes from the school. Accommodation is in single rooms, each equipped with a desk and a sink. Bathrooms are on each floor.This option includes half-board. The residence has a garden as well as common rooms, ideal for meeting with other students.

Leisure

Each weekend, the school proposes a list of social and cultural activities in London. It also organises video evenings, barbecues, visits to the pub and parties. At the weekend, you can discover famous places such as Oxford, Canterbury or Cambridge. And don’t forget that London and all its possibilities are just a short trip away!

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
12'000'000
School size
L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family/residence
Exams FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS
Special English for Business
English for Tourism
English + art & design

Location of the language school St Giles International

Quality marks

/ language school St Giles International

British CouncilEnglish UK
WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Warm welcome and a professional environment
  • Peaceful and green area, close to the city-centre
  • Excellent academic reputation

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: 09.02  / 14.04  / 27.07  / 24.08  / 19.10 .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
IELTS course: 05.01  / 23.03  / 06.07  / 21.09 .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

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/half board (18-25 y.o.)
Standard course A B
2 weeks 770 774
3 weeks 1115 1121
4 weeks 1390 1398
6 weeks 2018 2030
8 weeks 2634 2650
12 weeks 3854 3878
16 weeks 5026 5058
24 weeks 6310 6958
Extra week (24+) 258 285
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 880 884
3 weeks 1283 1289
4 weeks 1578 1586
6 weeks 2288 2300
8 weeks 2978 2994
12 weeks 4346 4370
16 weeks 5682 5714
24 weeks 7113 7761
Extra week (24+) 292 319
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 20 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 3280 3300
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 28 lessons/week A B
10 weeks 3710 3730
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 20 lessons/week A B
12 weeks 3854 3878
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 28 lessons/week A B
12 weeks 4346 4370
Exam fee ~100
IELTS course A B
4 weeks 1390 1398
6 weeks 2018 2030
8 weeks 2634 2650
10 weeks 3280 3300
Exam fees to be confirmed
Options/Extras
Course material (varies depending on level)
Course materials fee (Cambridge) 30
One-to-one course (per lesson) 46
Christmas with the host family (per week) 20
Airport transfer (Heathrow, London City) 69
Airport transfer (Gatwick, Luton, Stansted) 79
High sesson
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/half board (18-25 y.o.) 145/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -30/w.
High season
Residence/single room/half board (18-25 y.o.) (24.05.09 - 30.08.09) +10/w.
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