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St Giles International - CentralLondon, England UK

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4 students - overall rating
154 Southampton Row - WC1B 5JX London - see on map
What we like about the school
  • 12 months free elearning zone
  • TOP 8% highest ranking among UK language schools according to British Council inspections (ranking 2021/2022).
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.

Location: St Giles International - Central is located in the cosmopolitan English capital city of London. Housed in the Bloomsbury residential area of the city, students are surrounded by cafés, eateries, supermarkets, amusements, and local attractions such as Russell Square, the British Museum, the Charles Dickens Museum and much more. The Russell Square Underground station is just a moment's walk from the school's front doors, ensuring the further attractions of London are never far away. London's international airports are around a 60-minute journey from the school via public transport.

Course selection: St Giles International Central London provides courses suitable for students of all ages. Whether it is a Junior Summer programme that is needed, General English over various schedules and intensities, or an Exam preparation course (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS), St Giles Central London is sure to have a course suitable for you. Further to this, the school also supplies programmes in conjunction with unpaid internships, in Business, English for University Studies, Coding, and English teachers (TEC).

School facilities: The school facilities offer students of all ages a wide range of amenities, services and spaces. These facilities include an on-site cafeteria, a computer lab, a rooftop terrace and balcony, a library, free after-class access to language learning software, free WIFI and a student support desk for any questions or queries that arise. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, electronic whiteboards and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

School chain: St Giles Schools Languages Ltd has numerous schools worldwide, offering junior, adult, and senior students quality English tuition and student care for over 65 years.

Originating from Soho, London, St Giles now has schools in England, Canada and the USA.

St Giles schools are fully regulated and accredited by the British Council in the UK and Language Canada in Canada. They are also members of EnglishUK.

English Courses

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General Language
General English Course 28Recommended English courseMost Popular English course
28 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
In high demand!
from
501£
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General English Course 20 - MorningPopular English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
from
392£
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Basic Beginner Course Pre-A1
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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355£
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English for Beginners 20
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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355£
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English Plus (20 group + 10 private)
30 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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1022£
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English Plus (20 group + 5 private)
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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707£
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Platinum Plus (20 group + 10 private)
30 lessons per week
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5 students (max)
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1365£
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Platinum Plus (20 group + 5 private)
25 lessons per week
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5 students (max)
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1045£
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Platinum Group 20
20 lessons per week
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5 students (max)
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725£
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Platinum Group 30
30 lessons per week
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5 students (max)
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1078£
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General English Course 20 - Afternoon
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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294£
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Private
General English Private Lessons 15
15 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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1008£
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General English Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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1570£
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Platinum One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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1465£
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Platinum One-to-One 25
25 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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1820£
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Platinum One-to-One 30
30 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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2180£
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Work & Study
General English plus English for University Studies
28 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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501£
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Business
General English plus English for Business
28 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
from
501£
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Teachers of English Course (TEC)
26 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
from
501£
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FCE Preparation Course 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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355£
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FCE Preparation Course 28Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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452£
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CAE Preparation Course 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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355£
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CAE Preparation Course 28Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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452£
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CPE Preparation Course 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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355£
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CPE Preparation Course 28Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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452£
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IELTS Preparation Course 20Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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392£
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IELTS Preparation Course 28Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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501£
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Our prices for St Giles International - Central include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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  • Reception St Giles London
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  • Terrace London
    Terrace London3/9
  • Students chatting at the terrce
    Students chatting at the terrce4/9
  • School Building London
    School Building London5/9
  • Making new friends
    Making new friends6/9
  • Lesson in progress
    Lesson in progress7/9
  • Relaxing between lessons
    Relaxing between lessons8/9
  • students
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Student opinions about St Giles International - Central, London

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
St Giles International - Central, London
4 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
47 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The building is beautiful, usable and functional. My choice was for the parent-child class. The quality expressed for my educational part (the adult part) was good with a prior examination to assess the right class. In addition, there was a 'tangible' care in avoiding placing people of the same language in the same class and I really appreciated that.”
Disliked
“Although we only did one week, the training for the child was a bit disappointing starting with the organisation of the first day. Everything was handled in a confused and somewhat rushed manner, taking away time from the start of the course. I had already sent all the documents in advance and they were all requested again (the same ones provided by e-mail) and had to be delivered physically. The class was combined from all pupils without an aprioristic assessment as in my case, with the aim of generating classes with different levels according to the level of the pre-tested child. A test was only given on the second day. ”
Insider tip: “That they are tested beforehand with a pre-test to place students (both older and younger) before arriving even a couple of days beforehand. Avoid administrative work that can all be done before the pupil arrives, so that they can start class immediately without losing useful time for the lessons.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Already specified in the previous step
Other comments In general a good facility with good organisation for the parent, to be reviewed is the organisation and quality of the course for the child. The lunch and the place where it can be enjoyed and the afternoon activities need to be improved, leaving the option of opting for courses that do not have this option, which are therefore more affordable, or courses that instead of the afternoon activity provide a return to class in the afternoon for another two hours.
Course: Family Day Package Only [Inglese] - 1 week
Review date: 4. Jul. 2023 by Paolo Di Filippo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of St Giles International - Central compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 St Giles International - Central LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

St Giles International - Central

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at St Giles International - Central and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1955
Legal name/parent company
St Giles Schools Languages Ltd | Tax registration ID: 596651

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 56
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 156
Throughout the year: 350
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Turkey 19%
Japan 16%
Italy 14%
France 10%
Korea 9%
Switzerland 8%
Brazil 6%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Other nationalities 14%

Information for all courses offered by St Giles International - Central

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 £ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 82 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
94 £ one way
188 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
122 £ one way
244 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
131 £ one way
162 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
94 £ one way
188 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
122 £ one way
244 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near London and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our London page. For flight comparisons to London, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
37 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Swimming
Table Tennis
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Borough Market Trip, Chat Club, Origami-making Club, Sports Day: Regent Park, Games Evening, Soho Walking Tour, and more.

Adults - Paid activities

Beer Tasting, Karaoke, Chinatown Trip, London Eye, Sky Garden, Beatles walking Tour, and more.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Accommodation

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Standard Homestay 18+ Most Popular Accommodation
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
207 £
Standard Homestay 18+ Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
246 £
Standard Homestay (16-17 years)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
260 £
Standard Homestay (16-17 years)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
217 £
Standard Homestay 18+
Single room, Breakfast
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
195 £
Standard Homestay 18+
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
162 £
Superior Homestay (private bathroom)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
327 £
Superior Homestay (private bathroom)
Single room, Breakfast
from
363 £
Superior Homestay (private bathroom)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
372 £
Superior Homestay (private bathroom)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
425 £
Superior Homestay (shared bathroom)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
214 £
Superior Homestay (shared bathroom)
Single room, Breakfast
from
258 £
Superior Homestay (shared bathroom)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
266 £
Superior Homestay (shared bathroom)
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
324 £
Residence Chapter Highbury - Room
Single room, No meals
from
400 £
St Giles Residence - Standard room
Single room, Breakfast
from
407 £
St Giles Residence - Superior room
Single room, Breakfast
from
444 £
St. Giles Residence - Standard room
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
328 £
St. Giles Residence - Superior room
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
358 £
The Grange Beauchamp **** Superior Double
Double room, Breakfast
from
1645 £
The Grange Beauchamp**** Suite Room
Single room, Breakfast
from
2380 £

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Questions and answers about St Giles International - Central

  • “Unfortunately, our family course is only offered during the summer ”
    Sofia Colucci, Group Admissions Registrar from - Feb 03, 2023
  • “Yes, this is possible. The parent can also book the package without attending a language course himself and then pays less accordingly.”
    Julia Von Vopelius-Feldt, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 15, 2023
  • “The Family Day Package Plus offered by St Giles includes lessons, activities, excursions, and lunch.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 05, 2023

FAQ about St Giles International - Central, London

  • “This is a compulsory fee which corresponds to the school's administrative handling of the accommodation placement. Most of our other partner schools have these fees for accommodation. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2024
  • “Yes, the bathroom and toilet are in the same room. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2024
  • “The school offers a range of free activities to encourage interaction between students. These include an excursion to Borough Market, a conversation club, an origami-making club, a sports day in Regent Park, a games night, a walking tour of Soho, and much more. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at St Giles varies from 1 students (General English Private Lessons 15) to 12 students (General English Course 28)
  • 100% of teachers at St Giles International - Central hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at St Giles International - Central comes from Turkey with a 19% representation, followed by students from Japan (16%) and Italy (14%).
  • St Giles International - Central offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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