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St Giles International Cambridge, England UK

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
52 Bateman Street - CB2 1LR Cambridge - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Close to the train station
  • Garden terrace with ping-pong table.
  • Student bookshop.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
  • For chain schools: Same conditions for waiving the inscription fee also apply if the student has booked at another school of the same school chain.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.

Location: Close to the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and the city centre. Located near the Cambridge train station which is ideal to travel in the UK.

English Courses

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General Language
General English Course 28Recommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
from
476£
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General English Course 20 - MorningPopular English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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372£
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English for Beginners 20
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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337£
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Complete Beginners Course (20+5)
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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637£
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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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672£
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General English Course 20 - Afternoon
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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279£
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Junior
General English Junior Course (14 to 16 years old)
28 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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536£
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Junior Summer Camp - Day Camp (8 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
804£
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Junior Summer Camp - Residential (8 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1340£
Includes accommodation
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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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958£
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General English Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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1492£
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Business
General English plus English for Business 28
28 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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429£
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FCE Preparation Course 20 Recommended English course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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337£
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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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429£
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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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337£
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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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429£
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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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337£
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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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429£
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Our prices for St Giles International 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

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Student opinions about St Giles International , Cambridge

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
St Giles International , Cambridge
1 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Facilities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

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

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Good teachers. They are good professionals. Very supportive with students”
Disliked
“For adults business English perhaps summer is not the best moment. Majority of students were teenagers in August this year, so sometimes I missed a little to be in a more mature environment. Some students are teenagers not willing in reality to be there, parents inscribe them, but they do not have much interest in learning and they waste much of the class time with the mobile phone, This is not a 100% fault of the school, but perhaps a good rule would be to leave phones out of the class for teenagers or a mandatory rule to put it in flight mode or at least to control a little those immature students especially when sharing the class with adults really interested in learning and take the most of this time at school. Or even better to create more homogeneous groups, not only taking into account the level but also the age. As a consequence most of the students are teenagers, activities are more focused on them. For adults there is no options.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was OK, but I think for English for business, 12 people per class is too much, maximum should be 6 people, in 1.5h there is little chance to speak enough and have good conversations
Course: General English plus English for Business 28 - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2023 by Maria Cervera Hernandez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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St Giles International

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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
49% male / 51% female
Combine courses at different St Giles International chain schools and save
St Giles International will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.
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 and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1955
Legal name/parent company
St Giles Schools Languages Ltd | Tax registration ID: 596651

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
School recommends using public transport or walking if possible, as Cambridge is challenging to park in.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 110
Throughout the year: 110
Junior courses - In summer: 45
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 17 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Spain 13%
Italy 12%
Turkey 11%
Switzerland 11%
Saudi Arabia 6%
Brazil 4%
France 3%
Other nationalities 40%

Information for all courses offered by St Giles International

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 78 £. 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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:
204 £ one way
408 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
215 £ one way
430 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
121 £ one way
142 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Cambridge and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Cambridge page. For flight comparisons to Cambridge, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Hong Kong 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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
37 £
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
Football (soccer)
Music
Swimming
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Table Top War Games, Afternoon Sports, Cambridgeshire County Day, Visit to King’s College, and more.

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling, Portuguese Night, Fitzwilliam Museum, London to Cambridge Bike Ride, Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, Strawberry Fair, and more.

Junior - Free activities

Table Top War Games, Afternoon Sports, Cambridgeshire County Day, Visit to King’s College, and more.

Junior - Paid activities

Bowling, Portuguese Night, Fitzwilliam Museum, London to Cambridge Bike Ride, Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, Strawberry Fair, and more.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Social Calendar Cambridge
Social Calendar Cambridge

Accommodation

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Standard Homestay (14-17 Years) Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
from
253 £
Standard Homestay 18+ Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
239 £
Standard Homestay (14-17 Years)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
210 £
Standard Homestay 18+
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
201 £
Standard Homestay 18+
Single room, Breakfast
from
190 £
Standard Homestay 18+
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
157 £
Residence
Single room, No meals
from
380 £
The Lensfield Hotel
Single room, No meals
from
840 £
The Lensfield Hotel
Double room, No meals
from
1120 £

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Questions and answers about St Giles International

  • “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 , Cambridge

  • “No, you will have lessons in different groups but the guardian attends all activities with the children.”
    Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 10, 2023
  • “For most courses at St Giles International, Cambridge, the maximum number of students is 12. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
  • “The school St Giles International, Cambridge offers a range of activities organized throughout the year. It could be some sport or some cultural visits, etc. Most of them are for free, but some will have a fee. You will find a sample of the social calendar of the school in our Brochure section. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
  • “Yes, the school does have a nice and spacious cafeteria inside the building. You can see some pictures in our photos/videos section on the school profile. ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
  • 100% of teachers at St Giles International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at St Giles International comes from Spain with a 13% representation, followed by students from Italy (12%) and Switzerland (11%).
  • St Giles International offers courses from 8 years (Junior Summer Camp - Day Camp, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 17 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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