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St Giles International Junior CentreOxford, England UK

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Rating: 5.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
Oxford Brookes University Warneford Hall Roosevelt Drive - OX3 7XA Oxford - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
  • One of the oldest English schools in Oxford founded in 1955
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 100%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 0%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Location: St Giles International Oxford is located on the outskirts of the historic and diverse city of Oxford, England. Infamous for its Universities and known as the City of Dreaming Spires due to its skyline of Gothic steeples and towers, Oxford is a unique city from which to learn English. The St Giles International Oxford school is housed within the campuses of Oxford Brookes University, offering junior students a fantastic opportunity to learn from within one of Oxford's renowned educational institutes. The campus has many green areas and is modern.

School facilities: The school has fantastic facilities that cater to the needs and safety of all junior students. These facilities include a cafeteria, computer lab, lounge area, surrounding gardens and a library.

Social and Cultural: Excursions included in the junior programmes can consist of trips to Bath, London, Oxford University College visits, Stratford Upon Avon and much more.

Additional information: Oxford city centre, and attractions such as the Radcliffe Camera, the Bodleian Library, the Oxford Botanic Garden, and many more, are only a 20-minute bus ride away. The city is full of museums suitable for students of many interests.

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

General Language
Junior

Our prices for St Giles International Junior Centre 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

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St Giles International Junior Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English 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 8:00
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% 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 Junior Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - 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

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Printer for student use

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 180
Minimum age of students
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 14 years
Throughout the year: 14 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 9%
Switzerland 9%
Turkey 7%
Netherlands 5%
Germany 5%
Brazil 4%
Spain 1%
Other nationalities 60%

Information for all courses offered by St Giles International Junior Centre

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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 - 05 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 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:
91 £ one way
182 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
136 £ one way
272 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Oxford and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Oxford page. For flight comparisons to Oxford, 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
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
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Music
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

No courses for adults available.

Adults - Paid activities

No courses for adults available.

Junior - Free activities

Movie nights, talent shows, karaoke night, student discos and quizzes.

Junior - Paid activities

Full-day excursions include London, Stratford Upon Avon, and Bath.

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FAQ about St Giles International Junior Centre, Oxford

  • English courses at St Giles International Junior Centre start at 656 £ for Junior Day Camp course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (91 £), London Gatwick Airport (136 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at St Giles varies from 15 students (Junior Residential Camp) to 15 students (Junior Residential Camp)
  • 100% of teachers at St Giles International Junior Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at St Giles International Junior Centre comes from Italy with a 9% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (9%) and Turkey (7%).
  • St Giles International Junior Centre offers courses from 12 years to 17. Average age is 14 during the summer and 14 for the rest of the year.

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