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St Giles InternationalBrighton, England UK

4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

15 students - overall rating
1-3 Marlborough Place - BN1 1UB Brighton - see on map
What we like about the school
  • TOP 8% highest ranking among UK language schools according to British Council inspections (ranking 2021/2022).
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated social activities
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.6

    Rating: 4.6/5.0

  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Location: St Giles International Brighton is located in the vibrant and international city of Brighton, on the south coast of England. The school is housed centrally, within a renovated Victorianesque building, next to Victoria Gardens, the University of Brighton City Campus, several bars, eateries, shops and supermarkets. The beach and its many attractions are only a few minutes walk from the school's front doors, ensuring students have everything within proximity to allow for a memorable time. London is a 1-hour train journey from Brighton, ensuring that students can make excursions to England's capital city and the surrounding areas with ease, in addition to international arrivals and departures.

Course selection: St Giles International Brighton 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 Brighton is sure to have a course suitable for you. Further to this, the school also supplies programmes in conjunction with unpaid internships, Business, and English teachers (TEC).

School facilities: The school facilities are excellent, offering students free after-class access to language learning software, a computer lab, a cafeteria, a library and free WIFI. All classrooms have electronic whiteboards, heating 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

General Language
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for St Giles International include

  • 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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  • Beautiful School building in Brighton
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  • Students in Brighton
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  • Excursions in Brighton
    Excursions in Brighton7/10
  • Making new friends
    Making new friends8/10
  • Exploring Brighton
    Exploring Brighton9/10
  • Enjoying the sunshine
    Enjoying the sunshine10/10

Student opinions about St Giles International, Brighton

4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Overall school rating of
St Giles International, Brighton
15 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Social activities
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (4 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
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.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers, all the staff, the lessons, the atmosphere, the afternoon programme, the location, simply everything. It doesn't get any better than this!
Disliked
There are no weak points.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The lessons were fun.
Other comments Best school ever.
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 1 Week Holiday 7.-11.10.24 - 17 weeks
Review date: 9. Dec. 2024 by Luke Nagengast
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers are the best. The proximity of the residence to the school is great. They are also very close to the centre.
Disliked
I liked everything. The residence was very family friendly and the staff in charge were wonderful.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I liked everything.
Other comments May they continue to be as efficient as they are.
Course: General English 20: 30+ - 1 week
Review date: 15. Aug. 2023 by María Rosario Gorrochategui Benito
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It was fantastic, great teachers. The level was quite high and yet the teachers took an interest in every student
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: -
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jun. 2024 by Ruth Heck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Excellent teaching staff, Good and affordable cafeteria, Very central location of the school
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent teaching by a very good teacher
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 1 week
Review date: 21. Aug. 2023 by Dimitrios Kalpakidis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school environment, organization, and the teachers' pedagogical quality.
Disliked
The sanitary facility closed due to damage and with the appearance of being out of service for a long time.
Insider tip: Go willing to learn.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very well organized, missing the graduation ceremony for students who have finished their studies, something that is done with adults.
Other comments Very eclectic school with students from all over the world.
Course: Family Day Package Plus - 1 week
Review date: 17. Jul. 2023 by José António Rodrigues Ferreira
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teacher's welcome and teaching methods
Disliked
Nothing
Review details
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 1 week
Review date: 24. Aug. 2023 by Nelly David
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Location and activities are perfect.
Disliked
The organization regarding nationalities in the classes, because there were many people from the same country and they spoke each other's language.
Review details
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Aug. 2023 by Ariadna Gil Andrés
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very, very competent teachers
Review details
Course: General English 20 - Morning  - 3 weeks
Review date: 17. Mar. 2020 by Serena Conforte
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very well organized
Disliked
nothing
Review details
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 8 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2023 by Samuele Berrone
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The lessons
Review details
Course: General English 20 - Morning  - 8 weeks
Review date: 9. Jan. 2019 by Selina Förster
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of St Giles International compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 St Giles International BrightonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

St Giles International

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 8:45
Student gender mix
47% male / 53% 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 and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoTravellers Check - 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

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 30
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 425
Throughout the year: 425
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 22 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 15%
Turkey 12%
Saudi Arabia 11%
Italy 9%
Korea 9%
Japan 6%
Spain 5%
Brazil 4%
France 4%
China 3%
Germany 3%
Sweden 2%
Other nationalities 17%

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 35 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

St Giles offers a wide variety of courses at the schools around the world. The aim is to help you improve your English language skills, make progress and achieve your aims. Learning English in an English-speaking country is ideal because it allows you to perfect your skills quickly and easily with practice both inside and outside the classroom.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 68 £. 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

Luton Airport:
219 £ one way
438 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
113 £ one way
226 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
219 £ one way
438 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Brighton and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Brighton page. For flight comparisons to Brighton, 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 £
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
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Street art walking tour, Relaxing yoga, speed friending, Brighton treasure hunt, Museum of the Moon, and more.

Adults - Paid activities

Bouldering, cheese and wine tasting, Theatre, Paintball, Ziplining (seasonal), Day trips (Edinburgh, the Highlands, etc).

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about St Giles International

  • For students attending 4 weeks or less there is the option of renting the course book. At the end of the course, the money is returned to the student if the book is not damaged.
    Finn Rowland, Group Admissions Registrar from St Giles International, Brighton - Feb 21, 2023
  • The airport transfer can be booked a few days before your arrival. You can wait until the school is processing the registration and when you receive all the documents, you can book the flights and request the transfer service or not.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
  • You can cancel the accommodation for free up to 21 days before the course starts.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
  • The host families are located within approximately 45 minutes of distance from school by public transportation.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 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
  • Yes, St Giles International in Brighton has homestay accommodation. You can choose a non-meal, breakfast or half-board option.
    Veronica Romualdi, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 11, 2024

FAQ about St Giles International, Brighton

  • English courses at St Giles International start at 285 £ for General English 20 - Afternoon course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation St Giles George Street Residence (Standard) is the most popular among all our clients of St Giles
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: English for Beginners 20, English for Beginners 28
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Luton Airport (219 £), London Gatwick Airport (113 £), London Stansted Airport (219 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at St Giles varies from 5 students (Platinum Plus (20 group + 10 private)) to 12 students (General English 28)
  • 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 Switzerland with a 15% representation, followed by students from Turkey (12%) and Saudi Arabia (11%).
  • St Giles International offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

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