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Silvia Sigalotti, Italy

02 - 03ST GILES INTERNATIONAL: CONTENTS

Contents:

04 About St Giles04 Welcome to the World of St Giles06 Our Locations08 Fact File10 Accommodation11 Social Programme11 Student Welfare and Support12 Making Progress

14 Overview of Courses

17 Our Courses:17 Course and Centre Finder18 General English20 Academic & Examination28 Vacation30 Career34 Platinum Training36 Teacher Training38 Junior Summer Centres

48 Our Centres:48 Brighton50 Eastbourne52 London Central54 London Highgate56 New York City58 San Francisco60 Vancouver

62 Other St Giles Services

63 Your Next Step withSt Giles International

We understand that there are manyreasons why people choose to studyEnglish. Whether you want to learn fortravel, to enhance your career or worklife, for further study or just for fun, wecan help you learn quickly and effectively.

Our years of experience, ourinternational reputation for excellence,and the strength of our teaching staffmean you can expect an enjoyable,rewarding and successful programme,wherever you choose to study with us.

Learning with St Giles:

• over 55 years’ experience in helpingour students communicateconfidently in English

• an international reputation for highquality teaching, friendliness andstudent success

• choice of a great selection of city-centre locations in the UK, the USA,Canada and Brazil

• choice of flexible programmesdesigned for a range of ages,objectives and abilities

• a personal learning experience,with a focus on you, your needsand your aims

• exciting, fast-paced, and learner-centred lessons

• modern and dynamic teachingcentres offering the latest equipmentand resources including digitallanguage laboratories,Self-Access Centres andinteractive whiteboards

• excellent value for money

Every year around 10,000

students from over 100

different countries choose

St Giles for their language

and learning needs.

Established in 1955, we

offer over 55 years’

experience in providing

excellence in training for

people of all ages, all

needs, and from all over

the world.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OFST GILES

04 - 05ST GILES INTERNATIONAL:WELCOME

THE ST GILES PROMISE:OUR MISSION• to provide high quality

courses for internationalstudents and trainee teachersin a positive and inclusivelearner-centred environment,focusing on the students’ realand practical aspirations

• to offer a range of studentsupport services and facilitiesof the highest quality toenable our students to enjoytheir courses to the full

I chose St Giles because it isbetter quality than otherlanguage schools.

Orçun Matizoglu, Turkey

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Votre des t i n a t i on l i n gu i s t i que • Yo ur l a n g u a g e d e s t i n a t i o n

St Giles International isfully accredited andregularly assessed by theBritish Council for theteaching of English in theUK (only). Our Vancouvercentre is accredited byLanguages Canada, andour US centres by CEAand AAIEP in the USA.These are majorindependent bodies whocontrol quality standardsin language schools inthe UK, USA or Canada.All our St Giles UKcentres are also membersof English UK. All St Gilesadult centres in the UKare listed on the Registerof Sponsors as HighlyTrusted Tier 4 sponsors.

Mark Lindsay,Managing Director

Paul Lindsay,Founder of St Giles

Hannah Lindsay,Sales Manager

Brighton Eastbourne

Nottingham

Oxford

Southampton

Key:Adult Year-round Centre

Junior Programmes

Platinum Training Centre

Teacher Training Centre

LondonKingston

LondonHighgate

LondonCentral

London Canterbury

United Kingdom

OUR LOCATIONS

Cheltenham

Manchester

Cambridge

Plymouth

Canada

San Francisco

Vancouver

New York

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USA

Boston

Florida

Toronto

New Haven

MORE THAN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Your personal service

When you arrive at any St Giles Centre,on any programme, you will receive:

• a welcome talk and orientation onyour first day

• placement test and individualassessment of your language leveland needs

• an introduction to your fellow studentsand our school support team

• detailed information on your school,areas of local interest, and facilitiesavailable

• regular counselling sessions with yourteacher, allowing you to influence thecontent of your programme andconcentrate on what you want or needto learn

• free access to internet and emailfacilities, allowing you to keep intouch with friends and family

• induction to our modern Self-Accessand resources helping you continueyour learning in your free time

• dedicated student support andwelfare services

• an exciting and varied socialprogramme, encouraging you tomake friends and explore

Fact File:Maximum Class Sizes:

Platinum Group – 5

General English / Exam Courses – 12

Junior Summer Centres – 10, 12 or 15

Minimum Ages:• Platinum Courses – 21+ years

• University FoundationBusiness Courses – 18+ years

• Brighton, London Central,London Highgate,New York City, San Francisco,Vancouver – 16+ years

• Eastbourne – 14+ years

• Junior Residential SummerCentres – 7-18 years*

Lesson Length:All lessons at St Giles are50 minutes in length

*Individual centres may vary

Levels:• 6 levels

- Beginner- Elementary- Pre-Intermediate- Intermediate- Upper-Intermediate- Advanced

What’s Included:• welcome and induction

• level testing and individualassessment of needs

• 10% discount in our bookshops

• 1:1 tutorials with your teacher

• free internet access

• St Giles Certificate of Studies

• option to take St Giles Certificatein English

• welcome pack

• 24 hour emergencytelephone number

At St Giles we offer a

complete package ensuring

you have all you need for a

successful and enjoyable

period of study.

We take care of everything:

• a wide choice of accommodationoptions for all needs andbudgets

• transfers to and from our centres• social activities• advice on travel and medical

insurance cover

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The facilities are perfectfor keeping in touch withmy friends and familyback home.

Nami Kida, Japan

Homestay

• Stay with a British, American orCanadian host family in their home

• Choice of single or shared rooms,and a range of meal options

• Ideal if you want to practise yourEnglish naturally and live in a moresupportive environment

• Offers excellent value for money

• Special discount rates available if youare studying for 24+ weeks

Superior Homestay

• Live with a British, American orCanadian host family in their home

• Single, well-furnished bedrooms,with TV and internet access

• Option to have your own privatebathroom at some centres

• Ideal for professional andexecutive clients

Student Residences

• Stay in one of our well-locatedstudent residences

• Choice of single rooms, with privateor shared bathrooms and a range ofmeal options

• Ideal if you are looking for a moreindependent lifestyle and want tomeet other students

• Good locations, close to the centres

Hotels and Guesthouses

• Choose from a range of hotelsand guesthouses

• Ideal for business or executive clients

• Benefit from specially negotiatedSt Giles rates

Accommodation Choice

We understand how important youraccommodation is and this is why weoffer you a wide choice.

All of your accommodation is carefullychecked by our centre Accommodationand Welfare Staff to ensure that you arecomfortable, safe and happy during yourstay. Our Accommodation and WelfareOfficers are readily available should youneed any help while you are with us.

Homestay Student Residences Hotels Guesthouses

Year Summerround only

Brighton • • • •

Eastbourne • • • •

London Central • • • •

London Highgate • • •

New York City • • •

San Francisco • • •

Vancouver • • •

N.B. Some of our London host families are carefully selected by our partner, Hosts International.

Some of our host families in Eastbourne are classed as Private Homes, with rooms for more than 4 students.

Our social and excursion programmesare organised to help you have fun,make friends, practise your English, andexplore the city and country you areliving in. At each school there are socialprogramme coordinators who arrangea full calendar of afternoon andevening activities.

You can choose from local weekdayactivities and sports, a range of full-dayweekend excursions, as well as mini-breaks over the weekend. You canchoose from at least five events eachweek. Typical excursions include:

Local Weekday Activities:international food nights | inter-schoolfootball | movie nights | games evenings| BBQ nights | Vancouver beach picnic |guided city tours | local festivals andcelebrations | sports events andcompetitions

Full-Day Weekend Excursions:Oxford | London theatre evenings | Bath& Stonehenge | San Francisco Bay Cruise& Alcatraz Island | skiing in Whistler |

Overnight Weekend Trips:Paris & Euro-Disney | Edinburgh & theHighlands | Dublin | Napa Valley &Sonoma Wine Country | YosemiteNational Park | Los Angeles | Seattleshopping | whitewater rafting or skiingweekend in Whistler |

Discover the UK, the USA and Canada

Student Welfare andSupport ServicesWe will be there to help and supportyou from the moment you arrive in ourCentres, to the day you return home.Our caring support staff in every Centreare available to ensure your safety andwell-being, while our AcademicCounsellors will help you with yourstudies and will advise you on yourfuture career or educational life. You willalso receive a 24-hour emergencytelephone number for use outsideCentre hours.

Transfers:To make your journey as comfortable aspossible we can arrange for a privatetransfer to greet you at the airport andtake you to your accommodation.

InsuranceWe are happy to advise you on this sothat you have peace of mind during yourstay. We recommend:• course-u-can (UK)• ISO Student Health Insurance (USA)• Guard.me (USA and Canada)

It is a requirement of booking a coursewith St Giles that you have adequateinsurance cover.

Visit our website to see what’s happening now at the centre of yourchoice: http://www.stgilesinternational.com/student-services/leisure

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My English has reallyprogressed; especially myvocabulary and grammar.Thank you to everyone atSt Giles.

Yves Finot, France

MAKING PROGRESS

Expert Teaching

Our teachers are our greatest strength.All centres have a teacher developmentprogramme and sponsor teachers toimprove their skills.

Many of our teachers are highly trained,with years of experience. Ourteachers are supportive, professionaland focused on helping you achieveyour goals.

Interactive Lessons

Your classes will be fast-paced andinteractive, using real-life materials andsituations, and will encourage you toparticipate and motivate you to learn.We focus on building your confidence inusing the language and greater fluencyacross all skills.

Personal Classes

Our small classes mean that our teacherscan focus on you and your needs. Highlevels of student teacher interaction helpyou make progress.

Regular 1:1 Counselling

You will have a 1:1 counselling sessionwith your teacher every two weeks. Thiswill allow you to influence the content ofyour programme, discuss your needsand manage your objectives. We keep arecord of these sessions, allowing us tochart your progress through the durationof your course. Regular testing (everytwo weeks), enables your teachers tomonitor your progress.

Modern Facilities

Interactive whiteboards, multi-mediafacilities, digital language laboratoriesand use of real-life materials mean youare engaged, motivated and activelyparticipating in your lessons.

Self-Access Centres

Make the most of your free time toimprove areas you want or need todevelop in our Self-Access Centres.Discuss your self-study programmewith your teacher during yourcounselling sessions.

Your progress and results

are important for us, and we

are aware of the challenges.

As a St Giles student you

should expect to make

progress whatever the

length of your course.

This is a guide only and your personal development will depend on the length and intensity of your programme,as well as your own motivation, attendance and ability.

Beginner – Elementary(IELTS 1.0-2.0 | CEFR A1)

Elementary – Pre-Intermediate(IELTS 4.0 | CEFR A2/B1)

Pre-Intermediate – Intermediate(IELTS 4.0-5.0 | CEFR B1)

Intermediate – Upper-intermediate(IELTS 6.0-7.0 | CEFR B2) – think aboutCambridge FCE, IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC

Upper-intermediate – Advanced(IELTS 8.0-9.0 | CEFR C1) – think aboutCambridge CAE, IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC

Advanced – Proficiency(IELTS 9.0 +| CEFR C2) – think aboutCambridge CPE¸ IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC

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General English

General English courses provide youwith the confidence and skills you needto communicate more effectively inEnglish. Small classes, carefullystructured lessons, and a learner-centredapproach help us to meet your needsand mean you learn faster. Choosethese courses if you want to improveyour fluency and confidence, or arelooking for a course between 1 to20 weeks.

General English Programmes include:• 15 lessons per week (pm)• 20 lessons per week (am/pm)• 22 lessons per week (am/pm)• 28 lessons per week• General English Plus• General English One-to-One• English for Beginners

Academic

St Giles’ Academic programmes aredesigned to help you with your futurestudy or career paths, including entryinto British or American universities. Wealso offer the opportunity for a perfectgap year in the UK, USA or Canada toimprove your language skills or to takean international exam.

Academic Programmes include:• University Foundation Business Course(UFBC)

• International Semester Courses (ISC)• ISC Pathway Programme• Cambridge BEC• Cambridge FCE (+ FCE Fast-Track)• Cambridge CAE• Cambridge CPE• TOEFL• TOEIC• IELTS• English for Academic Purposes

OVERVIEW OF COURSES

St Giles offers you a wide

choice of courses to meet

your personal needs,

whatever your level, your

age or your interests.

Whether you are learning for

your career, for higher

education, travel or just for

fun we have a programme

for you.

Sample Timetable

Lesson 1 & 2 3 4 5 6 7 809:00-10:40 11:10-12:00 12:10-13:00 13:45-14:35 14:45-15:35 15:55-16:45 16:50-17:40

35 lessons (29.1 hours)30 lessons (25 hours)28 lessons (23.3 hours) Not Fri Not Fri26 lessons (21.6 hours) 1/week25 lessons (20.8 hours)22 lessons (am) (18.3 hours) 1/week 1/week22 lessons (pm) (18.3 hours)20 lessons (am) (16.7 hours)20 lessons (pm) (16.7 hours)15 lessons (12.5 hours)N.B. Lesson times may vary at different centres.

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Vacation

Vacation courses combine languagelearning with a structured and inclusiveleisure programme. Choose theseprogrammes if you want to learnEnglish and explore the UK, the USAor Canada. We offer courses for bothadults and juniors.

Vacation Programmes include:• Canadian Experience Programme• London Experience Programme• Junior Summer Centres

Career

Our Career courses give you the skillsand experience you will need for yourfuture work and professional life. You canjoin the world of work and gain real lifeskills on our Volunteer ExperienceProgrammes, as well as improve yourbusiness and commercial English on ourtraining programmes.

Career Programmes include:• English for Business Programme• Cambridge BEC• Examination Programme• English for Art & Design• English for Hospitality & Tourism• Volunteer Experience Programmes• Business Skills Training

Platinum Training

Platinum Courses are for businessexecutives and professionals, or matureand ambitious learners, looking toenhance language ability and businessskills in a commercial environment. Youcan choose from a selection of fast-paced small group classes, orone-to-one, or a combination of the twoto maximise your progress. Our experttrainers and cutting-edge methodologygive you the confidence and skills youneed to perform better for yourself andfor your company.

Platinum Training includes:• Platinum Group Courses• Platinum One-to-one Courses• Platinum Plus• Platinum Weekend Lessons

Teacher Training

Native and near-native speakers canchoose from one of our initial trainingcourses giving you the qualification youwill need to work internationally or inyour home country, and to open up aworld of career opportunities. For non-native practising teachers you canchoose one of our professionaldevelopment courses to build yourspecialised skills and develop yourknowledge, and to take aninternationally recognised exam.

Initial Training includes:• Cambridge CELTA• Trinity Cert. TESOL

Professional Developmentincludes:• Teachers of English Course (TEC)• Cambridge ICELT Modules 1 and 2• Cambridge Teaching KnowledgeTest (TKT)

• Cambridge DELTA Module One

Junior Programmes

Our junior programmes are designed togive your child or young adult a head-start in life and offer them an educationaland fun programme in a carefullysupported and secure environment.Caring for children and young adultsmeans we need to think of everythingand our residential programme, using thebest university and independent schoolcampuses, is all-inclusive and offers acomplete package.

Junior Residential Summer Centresare available:

UK:• Cambridge• Canterbury• Cheltenham• London Kingston• Manchester• Nottingham• Oxford• Plymouth• Southampton

USA:• Boston• Florida• New Haven• New York• San Francisco

Canada:• Toronto• Vancouver

There is an impressiverange of courses andaccommodation to choosefrom. St Giles hassomething for everyone!

Paniz Tayaranian, Iran

16 - 17OUR COURSES: COURSE FINDER

COURSE & CENTRE FINDER

BN = BRIGHTON EB = EASTBOURNE LC = LONDON CENTRAL LH = LONDON HIGHATENYC = NEW YORK SF = SAN FRANCISCO VA = VANCOUVER

UK US CANADALEVEL WEEKS BN EB LC LH SF NYC VA PAGES

General English 18-1928 lessons per week All 1-23 • • • • • • • 18-1920 lessons per week (am) All 1-23 • • • • • • • 18-1920 lessons per week (pm) All 1-23 • • • • • • • 18-1922 lessons per week (am) All 1-23 • • 18-1922 lessons per week (pm) All 1-23 • • 18-1915 lessons per week (pm) All 1-52 • • • • 18-19General English Plus All 1-52 • • • • • • • 18-19General English One-to-One All 1-52 • • • • • • 18-19English for Beginners Beginner 2-4+ • • • • • • • 18-19Academic 20-27International Semester Course (ISC) All 24,36+ • • • • • • • 20-21

University Foundation Business Course Intermediate + 24 • • 22-23Mid-Intermediate + 36 • • 22-23

ISC Pathway Course Pre-Advanced + at end of course 24,36+ • 24English for Academic Purposes Intermediate + 8 • 25Cambridge FCE Intermediate + 8,10,12 • • • • • • • 26Cambridge FCE Fast-Track Upper Intermediate 6, 8 • • 26Cambridge CAE Pre-Advanced 8,10,12 • • • • • • • 26Cambridge CPE Advanced + 8,10,12 • • • • • 26

Cambridge BEC (Vantage and Higher) Intermediate + (Vantage) 8,10,12 • • • • • • 26Advanced + (Higher) 8,10,12 • • • • • • • 26

IELTS Preparation Intermediate 4 + • • • • 26TOEFL Preparation Intermediate 4 + • • • • • 27TOEIC Preparation Intermediate 4 + • • • 27Vacation 28-31Canadian Experience All 2 • 30London Experience All 2,3,4 • 31Career 32-35

English for Business Intermediate 2-8 • • • • • • 332-12 • • • • • • 33

Business Skills Training Intermediate 4-40 • 33Cambridge BEC (Vantage and Higher) Intermediate + (Vantage) 8,10,12 • • • • • • 33

Advanced + (Higher) 8,10,12 • • • • • • 33English for Tourism Intermediate 4 • • • 34English for Art & Design Intermediate 4 • 34Volunteer Experience Programme Upper Intermediate + Variable • • • • • • 35Platinum Training 36-37Group Elementary + 1+ • • • • • 36One-to-one Beginner + 1+ • • • • • 37Teacher Training 38-39Cambridge CELTA Advanced 4 • � • • 39Trinity Cert. TESOL Advanced 4 • • 39Teachers of English Programme (TEC) Intermediate + 2 • • • • • 39Cambridge TKT Intermediate + Variable • 39Cambridge ICELT Modules Intermediate + Variable • 39Cambridge DELTA Module One Advanced Part-Time • 39

OUR COURSES: GENERAL ENGLISH

• Ideal if you are looking for a shorterperiod of study (from 1 to 20 weeks)

• Choice of flexible full-timeintensive or part-time courses tosuit your needs

• Focus on speaking and listening skillsand using English inreal-life situations

• Small classes, maximum of 12students per class, mean you get lotsof attention from your teacher

• Personalise your programme with achoice of elective Study and ExamModules

• Flexible weekly start datesevery Monday

Our General English courses are designed to help youcommunicate more effectively and confidently ineveryday situations.

We offer a variety of programmes foreveryone – whether you are looking foran intensive, full-time programme tomaximise your progress, or prefer a part-time course allowing you to explore yournew city. Choose from any of thefollowing options:

General English 28 lessonsper week (full day)Our most intensive programme offerscomplete immersion in the Englishlanguage. Ideal for focused or ambitiouslearners, you should choose this course ifyou want to make fast progress andreach your objectives quickly andeffectively. Our 28 lessons programme isour most popular course choice.

Available at: all centres

English Plus(flexible times)Combine the dynamics of our groupclasses with the personal attention thatcomes with one-to-one coaching.Choose 5 or more one-to-one lessonsper week in combination with yourgroup classes. Lessons are designed totarget what you want or need to learn.Choose this programme if you want tomake fast progress.


English for Beginners28 lessons per week (full day)Choose this course if you are starting tolearn for the first time or if you want tostart again from the very beginning. This isa carefully structured 4 week programmegiving you the extra support you need.After 4 weeks you can progress onto anyother longer programme.


General English 20 and 22lessons per week (morningsor afternoons)The perfect course if you are lookingto combine studying with leisure. Youhave free time in either the morning orthe afternoon for private study in ourSelf-Access Centres or to join ouractivities and excursions with your newfriends and enjoy American, British orCanadian culture.

20 lessons available at: all centres,22 lessons available in the USA

Combine this programme with EnglishPlus for more intensive learning

General EnglishOne-to-One(mornings or afternoons)The best way to maximise your progress.One-to-one lessons are designed only foryou, and for what you want or need tolearn. Lessons can focus on a rangeof skills from developing fluency orbuilding special vocabulary, orinternational exam preparation.

Available at: all centres exceptLondon Central

General English 15 lessonsper week (afternoons)Our budget programme offeringexcellent value for money. Study for15 lessons per week in the afternoonwith spare time in the mornings forprivate study, or to explore your newcity with friends.

Available at: all UK centres

Combine this programme with EnglishPlus for more intensive learning

Study and Exam ModulesOur modules help you to personaliseyour programme to best fit yourneeds and objectives and offer variety toyour course. Choose from moduleswhich focus on your career orinternational exams.

Career Modules

• English for Business

• Cambridge BEC

• Business Skills Training

• English for Art & Design

• English for Tourism

• Volunteer Placements

Exam Modules

• Cambridge FCE

• Cambridge CAE

• Cambridge CPE

• Cambridge Business EnglishCertificate (BEC)

• IELTS

• TOEFL

• TOEIC

Course Objectives:By the end of our General Englishcourses you should:

- speak with greater confidence,fluency and accuracy

- have a greatly increased activevocabulary

- have developed your listening andcomprehension skills

- have learnt and reviewed thegrammatical structure of theEnglish language

- have grown your use of everydayEnglish – language that you will usein real-life situations, both writtenand spoken

- have more confidence in readingand writing

Courses Designed for:- students looking to improve theiroverall effectiveness and performancein using English

Course Facts:

Level: All levels, from Beginner* to Advanced

Course Duration: 1 week +

Start Dates: Every Monday *

Lesson Length: 1 lesson = 50 minutes

Maximum in Class: 12 (average 9)

* Please note that there are dedicated start courses and dates for Beginner Level students.Please see our Course Dates and Prices for these dates.

Please note that some modules may have specific start dates, may only be available onfull-day programmes, and may have entry level requirements, or additional exam fees.Please see our Course Dates and Prices for these details.

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OUR COURSES: ACADEMIC

Our Academic Courses are designed to help you achieveyour goals for school, centre, or to further your educationwith pathways to undergraduate degree courses with Britishof American universities.

• Ideal if you are looking for a gap year inthe UK, the USA or Canada

• Choose 6 or 9 month courses to suityour learning needs

• Excellent value for money for long-termstudy including specially discountedaccommodation rates

• Choose from full-time intensive or part-time courses

• Focus on improving your language skillsand combine with choice of electiveStudy and Exam Modules

• Flexible weekly start dates everyMonday*

• Choose our Multi-Centre Option toexperience life in different cities

Our IS Courses are ideal if you arelooking to spend six months or a year toimprove your language level, toexperience British, American or Canadianlife and culture, or to take a year outbefore university. Your programme iscarefully structured to ensure that youimprove your level, develop confidencein using English, and take at least onerecognised international examination.

International Semester Courses (ISC)

PROGRAMME OPTIONS• 28 lessons per week (all Centres)(23.3 hours per week, full-day)

• 22 lessons per week(USA only)(18.3 hours per week, morningsor afternoons)

• 20 lessons per week (all Centres)(16.7 hours per week, mornings)

• 20 lessons per week (all Centres)(16.7 hours per week, afternoons)

MULTI-CENTRE OPTION (all Centres)Choose to study at two, three or moreSt Giles Centres to experience life indifferent parts of the UK, the USA andCanada. You study at the centre ofyour choice for minimum of 12 weeks.We will help take care of everythingincluding your accommodation indifferent cities. Your student recordsare transferred with you making surethat your progress is carefullymonitored throughout the course.

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Career Modules

• English for Business

• Cambridge BEC

• Business Skills Trainig

• English for Art & Design

• English for Tourism

• Volunteer Programme

Exam Modules

• Cambridge FCE

• Cambridge CAE

• Cambridge CPE

• Cambridge Business EnglishCertificate (BEC)

• IELTS

• TOEFL

• TOEIC

Please note that some modules may have specific start dates, may only be available onfull-day programmes, and may have entry level requirements or additional exam fees.Please see our Course Dates and Prices for these details.

Study and Exam ModulesOur modules help you to personalise yourprogramme to best fit your needs andobjectives and offer variety to yourcourse. Choose from Modules whichfocus on your career or internationalexams.

Course ObjectivesBy the end of our International SemesterCourses you should:

- be able to communicate moreeffectively and confidently, across arange of different skills

- have gained an internationallyrecognised qualification for your futurecareer or academic life

- have the experience of living abroadindependently

Courses Designed for:- students who want to follow a long-term, structured programme, andachieve international exam results

Course Facts:

Level: All levels, from Beginner* to Advanced

Course Duration: 24 weeks +

Start Dates: Every Monday *

Lesson Length: 1 lesson = 50 minutes


Available at: • Brighton • Eastbourne • London Central • London Highgate• New York City • San Francisco • Vancouver

* Please note that there are dedicated start dates for Beginner Level students.Please see our Course Dates and Prices for these dates.

I was able to gain aninternationally recognisedqualification as part of mycourse. The choice at StGiles is excellent!

Romain Rossi, Switzerland

• Intensive academic preparation foruniversity life

• A guaranteed pathway to aBritish University

• Recognised by several reputableBritish universities

• An excellent record of placement at arange of high ranking universities

• Take a range of modular courses inbusiness related fields

• Choose from fast-track 6 month or 9month programmes

This course is for ambitious and focusedstudents looking to obtain anundergraduate degree from a Britishuniversity, and is your first step towards asuccessful international career.

You will study core modules including:• Business Basics• Business Organisation• Economics• Management• Accounting and Finance• HR in the Workplace• International Business• Business Law (optional)

You will take supporting modulesdesigned to help you succeed in yourfuture university life. These will include:• Undergraduate Study Skills• English for Academic Purposes• IELTS preparation• Introduction to British academicmethods and learning culture

You will combine these with practical fieldvisits to local universities, guest lectures,and project work.

On successful completion of our UFBCyou are eligible for entry to a choice ofundergraduate courses run by our partneruniversities. Our UFBC will prepare youfor degrees in subjects such as:• International Business• Marketing• Business Studies• Business Administration• Tourism• Hospitality• Law with Business• Management• Finance & Accounting• Social Sciences• Economics

Support and Applicationto UniversityOur expert academic counsellors willassess your skills and will advise on thebest courses and university for you, aswell as supporting you through everystage of the application process.

Course Objectives:On successful completion of ourUniversity Foundation Business Courseyou should:

• have gained access to a British University,on your choice of degree course

• be able to demonstrate independentstudy skills and a comprehensiveunderstanding of key business andmanagement concepts

• have the language and study skills andconfidence you need to succeed at aBritish University

• have the experience of living abroadindependently

University Foundation Business Course (UFBC)


St Giles UFBC students have alsobeen awarded places at:

- Birkbeck College

- City University London

- Greenwich University

- Heriot-Watt University

- Kingston University

- London Guildhall University

- The London Institute

- The London College of Fashion

- London Metropolitan University

- Middlesex University

- Reading University

- South Bank University

- University of the Arts, London

- University of Birmingham

- University of Bristol

- University College London

- University of Coventry

- University of Essex

- University of Kent

- University of London(Queen Mary College)

Courses Designed for:- students who are looking for UKuniversity entry, but do not haveA levels or equivalent qualifications

- higher level applicants who want tostudy business related undergraduatedegrees at a British University

Course Facts:

Entry Requirements: Good Secondary or High School Certificate - please check with usLetter of Recommendation from your college or schoolIELTS 5.0 or equivalent for standard 9 month coursesIELTS 5.5 or equivalent for fast-track 6 month courses18 years and over

Course Duration: 24 weeks (fast-track course) or 36 weeks (standard course)

Start Dates: Please refer to Course Dates & Prices

Lessons Length: 30 lessons per week (25 hours per week)1 lesson = 50 minutes


Available at: • Brighton • London Highgate

Please see our Course Dates and Prices for these dates.

PARTNER UNIVERSITIESThe following universities offerguaranteed places for UFBC graduateswith suitable grades and IELTS scores:- Oxford Brookes University- University of Brighton- University of Plymouth- University of Sussex- University of Chichester- University of Winchester

Course Facts:

Entry Requirements: At Advanced level by the end of the ISC programmeGood Secondary or High School CertificateLetter of Recommendation from your college or school18 years and over by end of the programme

Course Duration: 24 weeks +

Start Dates: Every Monday

Lesson Length: 20 or 22 lessons per week


Available at: • San Francisco

• Earn credits while studying at one ofour attractive partner colleges inthe USA

• A pathway to graduation from a USuniversity

• Enhance your CV and interact withUS college students

• Choose from a range ofAssociate Degrees leading to aBachelors Degree

• Free counselling and placementservice to help you with yourapplication

• Unconditional entry to our partnercolleges for Advanced Level students

Available at St Giles San Francisco thiscourse is designed to give you access toyour choice of US Colleges and AssociateDegree programmes. Join one of our ISCourses and benefit from having freeplacement counselling and advice fromour trained university counselors.

When you achieve advanced level inEnglish we will start your applicationprocess to join any one of our partnercolleges, for any subject that you choose.

A two-year Associates Degrees can beused as either a stand-alone qualificationto improve your CV and careeropportunities, or can be used asa credit to transfer directly into the thirdyear of an American University.

Shorter programmes are available forhigher level students.Please see our University PathwayCourses brochure for more details

International Semester Pathway Programme


Course Facts:

Entry Requirements: Intermediate + (lower level students will be placed in General)language training first, with progression to EAP)


Available at: • Vancouver • New York City • San Francisco

Our English for Academic Purposesprogramme is a systematic and rigorouscourse designed to give you the keyskills you will need for university lifein Canada or the USA.

The course is designed to get you to alevel of fluency where you cancomfortably follow a course at anAnglophone university. The course alsoprepares you for college life, with astrong focus on your academic writingstyle (including note taking), study skills,practise in taking standardised exams,and an introduction to the local culture.

Course Format• Choose from 8 or more weeks of EAP• 20 or 28 lessons per week of intensivepreparation

Course Content:• listening skills such as extendedlistening, active listening andnote-taking.

• reading skills such as findinginformation quickly in texts,summarising and paraphrasing

• writing skills such as planning andlinking ideas, essay structure andpresenting an argument

• speaking skills such as presentingideas, leading discussions or seminars,debating and expressing an opinion

• introduction to North Americanacademic methods and learning culture

• study skills including essay writing,independent research, critical analysisand thinking skills, advanced readingand presentation skills

• exam skills for the TOEFL examincluding vocabulary and grammar workuseful for the exam, and preparation forthe different question types

Combine this course with:• as a module on your InternationalSemester Course (28 lessons only)

English for Academic Purposes

My teachers are friendly,experienced, and well-qualified. I had a fantastictime at St Giles!

Dafne Segulin, Venezuela

Course Format• Take 4+ weeks of IELTS preparation• 20 morning lessons per week with theoption to add 8 additional afternoonGeneral English lessons (or 2 lessons ofsupervised study at our US centres)

Course Content:• exam techniques• test-taking strategies• preparation in each of the 4 skill areas:listening, reading, writing and speaking

Course Facts:


Exam Dates: Every 4 weeks (Every 2 weeks in London)

Entry Level: Intermediate +

Available at: • Brighton • Eastbourne • London Central • London Highgate

IELTS Preparation CoursesThe International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) is internationally recognizedand is the entry requirement for universities and further education in the UK, Ireland,Australia and New Zealand. It is also recognised as a proficiency guide by manygovernments and employers.

University PathwaysIf you are thinking of going onto anundergraduate degree at aBritish university please see:

• University Foundation BusinessCourses (UFBC)• Brighton• London Highgatepage 22-23

Every year over 1.5 million internationalstudents take a Cambridge Exam, andthese are some of the best known andmost respected formal qualificationsrecognised by commercial and academicinstitutions worldwide.

• Gain excellent exam results andimproved career prospects

• Small classes ensure lots of supportand attention from your tutor

• Taught by experienced andspecialist tutors

Course Format• Choose from 8, 10 or 12 weeks of ExamPreparation

• Choose from 6 or 8 weeks of ExamPreparation for FCE Fast Track

• 20 or 28 lessons per week of intensiveexam preparation

• Designed to cover all papers inthe exam


Cambridge Examinationand Preparation Courses Entry Level Start Dates Exam Dates Available

First Certificate in English (FCE) Intermediate + Jan | Mar | Sep Mar | Jun | Dec All Centres

FCE Fast-Track (6 weeks) Upper Intermediate + Jul Aug Brighton, London Central

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Pre-Advanced + Jan | Mar | Sep Mar | Jun | Dec All Centres

Certificate in Proficiency (CPE) Advanced + Jan | Mar | Sep Mar | Jun | Dec Brighton, London Central,London Highgate,San Francisco, New York City

Business English Certificate (BEC) Intermediate +(BEC Vantage) Mar | Sep Mar | May Brighton, Eastbourne, LondonAdvanced + Jun | Dec Central, London Highgate,(BEC Higher) San Francisco, New York City

Cambridge Exam Programmes


Course Format• Take 4+ weeks of TOEFL preparation• 20 morning lessons per week with theoption to add 8 additional afternoonGeneral English lessons (or 2 lessons ofsupervised self study at our US centres)


Course Facts:


Exam Dates: Every 4 weeks


Available at: • Brighton • London Central • New York City• San Francisco • Vancouver

Course Format• Take 4+ weeks of TOEIC preparation• 20 morning lessons per week with theoption to add 8 additional afternoonGeneral English preparation lessons(or 2 lessons of supervised self studyat our US centres)


Course Facts:


Exam Dates: Every 4 weeks


Available at: • New York City • San Francisco • Vancouver

TOEFL Preparation CoursesThe Test of English as a Foreign language (TOEFL) is the most popular exam for NorthAmerican English, and the preferred English language qualification and entryrequirement for universities in the USA and Canada.

TOEIC Preparation CoursesThe Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is an English proficiencytest widely used to establish skills for the workplace, across all four language skills. It isa proficiency guide for many employers.

Course ObjectivesBy successfully completing any exampreparation course you should:• have achieved an internationallyrecognised exam result

• be able to demonstrate independentstudy skills and a comprehensiveunderstanding of the structure of theEnglish language at your level

• students looking for an internationally recognised exam

• motivated and focused students looking to improve all areasof their English language abilities

• students looking to enter an English speaking universityeither at home or abroad

• students on our IS Courses looking for a structuredexam programme

Courses Designed for:

OUR COURSES: VACATION

Our vacation courses offer a range of language programmeswhich are combined with a variety of structured leisure andcultural activities to give you the time of your life.

• Choose from courses in the UK, Canada and the USA• Enjoy an educational language holiday of a lifetime• Explore the real Britain, Canada and USA• Meet and get to know new friends who have similar interests

28 - 29OUR COURSES: VACATIONOUR COURSES: VACATION

Course Format• 2 week course with start datesthroughout the year

• 20 lessons per week of general Englishin the mornings with local sightseeingand leisure activities in the afternoon

• Free time on weekends to explore onyour own or with your new friends, orto join our exciting excursionprogrammes

Activities may include:• Vancouver City Tour• Stanley Park and Vancouver Aquarium• walking tour of artistic and vibrantGranville Island

• Forest top views from the CapilanoSuspension Bridge

• Vancouver Harbour Cruise• Whistler for skiing, snowboarding orwhite water rafting (supplements apply)

• Mountain biking in Whistler• visit to Grouse Mountain withGondola ride

• tour of University of British Columbiaand the Museum of Anthropology

• trip to historical Burnaby Village• Chinatown• Science World

Course Facts:


Entry Level: Elementary +

Available at: Vancouver

Canadian Experience ProgrammeImprove your English while exploring Vancouver and British Columbia with your teacherand your new friends.

Programme ObjectivesBy the end of the Canadian ExperienceProgramme you should have:• improved your communication skillsand be more confident and accuratein English

• explored beautiful Vancouver withyour teacher

• learned about local arts, museumsand culture

• made new friends and improved yourconversational English skills

Course Format• 2, 3 or 4 week courses with start datesthroughout the summer

• Choose from 15 or 20 lessons per weekof general English in the afternoonswith daily local sightseeing and leisureactivities accompanied by your teacherin the mornings

• Free time on weekends to exploreon your own or with your newfriends, or to join our exciting excursionprogrammes

Activities may include:• central London walking• Westminster and Houses of Parliament• London Aquarium• British Museum• Tate Modern Art Gallery• National Gallery• The Tower Bridge Experience• London Dungeon• Tour of the BBC• shopping in Oxford and Regents Street• River Thames Cruise• London’s Theatre Land and backstagetour of West End theatre

Course Facts:

Start Dates: Every Monday from mid-June to end-AugustPlease refer to Course Dates & Prices

Entry Level: Elementary +

Available at: London Highate

London Experience ProgrammeImprove your English while exploring London, one of the world’s greatest capital cities,with your teacher and your new friends.

Programme ObjectivesBy the end of the London ExperienceProgramme you should have:• improved your communication skillsand be more confident and accuratein English

• experienced the buzz and vibrancy ofBritain’s capital with your teacher

• learned about local arts, museumsand culture

• made new friends and improved yourconversational English skills

Vacation courses foryoung learnersSee page 38-47

OUR COURSES: CAREER

Our career courses are intended to keep you one step aheadin the international career market by giving you the skills andexperience you need to communicate effectively andconfidently in the world of business.

• Improve your skills for the world of work, or for an important promotion• Gain valuable volunteer experience in an English speaking organisation• Add an international dimension to your CV and enhance your career prospects• Practical, skills based training to give you a competitive advantage

30 - 31OUR COURSES: CAREER

Course Format:• Choose from 2 to 12 weeks ofBusiness English

• 8 Business English lessons combinedwith 20 additional lessons per week ofGeneral English

Course Content:• managing business meetings• negotiation skills• using the telephone for business• delivering presentations• writing professional reports,emails and letters

Course Facts:



Available at: • Brighton • Eastbourne • London Central• London Highgate • New York City • San Francisco

English for BusinessLearn new communication skills for the workplace.

Course ObjectivesBy the end of your English for BusinessCourse, you should be able to:• communicate more confidently inbusiness meetings and over thetelephone

• have a good understanding of keybusiness concepts

• make a presentation in English• speak more accurately and fluently

Combine this course with:• Volunteer Experience Programmes inthe UK or USA

• the Cambridge Business EnglishCertificate (BEC)

• as a module on your InternationalSemester Course (28 lessons only)

Course Format:• Choose from 4 weeks• Full-time 28 lessons per week ofBusiness English and Business Skills

Course ContentThis highly intensive programme ispractical, hands-on and task-based withan emphasis on frequent role plays andreal-life simulations. Learning also takesplace outside of the classroom with teamproject work, field visits and practicalcase studies.• meetings and communicationstrategies

• business language fluency• making internal and externalpresentations

• understanding cultural differences• marketing• negotiation and selling• using the telephone

Course Facts:

Start Dates: 4 per year


Available at: Vancouver

Business Skills TrainingPractical content-based business English programme.

Course ObjectivesBy the end of your CBEI Business Englishprogramme, you should be able to:• work successfully in an internationalbusiness environment

• communicate effectively in high levelbusiness situations

• present information confidently• network and socialise naturally

Combine this course with:• Volunteer Experience Programmesin Vancouver

• as a module on your InternationalSemester Course (28 lessons only)

Course Format• Choose from 8 to 12 weeks of generalEnglish + BEC exam preparation

• 8 BEC exam preparation lessonscombined with 20 additional lessonsper week of general English

Take this exam as part of:• English for Business• a module on your InternationalSemester Course (28 lessons only)

• Volunteer Placement Programmes

Course Facts:

Start Dates: Please contact the Centre of your choice

Exam Dates: March | May | June | November

Entry Level: Intermediate + for BEC Vantage | Advanced for BEC Higher

Available at: • Brighton • Eastbourne • London Central • London Highgate• New York City • San Francisco

Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC)Take an internationally recognised exam in business English skills.

Course Format• 4 week programme• 8 art and design lessons combined with20 additional lessons per week ofgeneral English

Course ContentYou will have the opportunity toaccompany your teacher on Study Visitsto local art and design museums,galleries and exhibitions (entry chargesare not included). Topics include:

• contemporary art and artists• history of art• graphic design• interior design• fashion• photography• new media• painting• drawing• textiles• typography

Course Facts:



Available at: • London Highgate • New York City • San Francisco

English for Art & DesignCombine your general English course with English for Art & Design. Ideal if you arelooking for experience in this field before going to university or just for leisure.

Course ObjectivesBy the end of your Art & Designprogramme, you should be able to:• show a greater knowledge of the worldof art, design and fashion

• have more experience in a variety ofArt & Design subject areas

Combine this course• as a module on your InternationalSemester Course (28 lessons only)

Course Format• 4 week programme• 8 travel and tourism lessons combinedwith 20 additional lessons per week ofgeneral English

Course ContentYou will study and practise the specialistvocabulary and communicative skillsneeded in tourism. The emphasis is onusing language, particularly speaking,and a variety of authentic materials andsituations are included. Topics include:

• the development of tourism• holiday types• jobs in tourism• tour operators• business travel• cabin crew• sales and marketing• accommodation• dealing with complaints• future developments

Course Facts:



Available at: • Brighton • London Highgate • San Francisco • Vancouver

English for TourismCombine your general English course with English for the travel, tourism and hospitalityindustry.

Course Objectives:By the end of your Tourism programme,you should be able to:• show a greater knowledge of the worldof the travel, tourism and hospitalityindustry.

• communicate confidently in a range ofdifferent tourism-based situations

Combine this course with:• Volunteer Experience Programmes inhospitality in the UK, USA or Canada

• As a module on your InternationalSemester Course (28 lessons only)

• London Chamber of Commerce &Industry (LCCI) Certificate in English forTourism

OUR COURSES: CAREER

Course Format:

Course Facts:


Entry Requirements: Upper Intermediate at start of placementCV and Letter of Motivation18 years and over

Available at: All Centres except New York City

Volunteer Experience ProgrammesCombine language learning with valuable volunteer experience with an English-speaking organisation for your future career.

Visa Requirements:UK: EEA students onlyUSA: Full Student Visa

Canada: Full Study and Work Permit(Work Permit is available inCanada)

English Course + PlacementUK 4 weeks + 4+ weeksUSA 4 weeks + 12 weeksCANADA Minimum 4 weeks + 4 weeks for unpaid

6 months + 6 months for paid

Placements Available (unpaid)Regular Business Education Fashion Graphic Hotel & Marketing Media Tourism

UK Administration Design Catering

Specialised Architecture Engineering Finance IT Law

Regular Business Catering Hospitality Legal Sales & Theatre & TourismUSA Administration Services Marketing The Arts

Specialised Architecture Engineering Finance IT

CANADA Business Banking & IT Hotel & Marketing International TourismAdministration Finance Catering Trade

Placements Available (paid) – Vancouver Only

CANADA Tourism & Hospitality or Restaurants & Retail

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OUR COURSES: PLATINUM TRAINING

Our exclusive language and skills courses are designed forbusiness professionals, or mature and ambitious learners,looking to develop their language and professional skills inthe shortest amount of time.

Course Facts:


Entry Requirements: 21 + yearsElementary + for Group classesBeginner + for One-to-one classes

Available at: • Brighton • London Central • New York City• San Francisco • Vancouver

As a Platinum client, you will have fulluse of our exclusive Platinum Lounges atany of our four locations. We offer youan environment that is elegant, calm andwelcoming, with a range ofcomplimentary business facilitiesand services.

• Free email and internet access withboth desktop and wireless facilities

• Access to printers, copiers and faxmachines allowing you to keep intouch with your business

• Complimentary refreshments,including coffee and tea, andlight snacks

• An environment in which you can relax,practice your English naturally, andnetwork with like-minded professionalsfrom all over the world

• A dedicated social and leisureprogramme designed for you asa professional

• Improve your skills to perform better for yourself, your career, or for animportant promotion

• Small group training in a focused environment ensuring you learn faster

• Choose from flexible and specialised one-to-one courses concentrating on what youwant or need to learn

• Learn in our dedicated Platinum Centres offering the exceptional facilities, supportand service that professional clients expect

Course Format• Choose from 15, 20, 25, 30 or 35lessons per week

• Small classes mean the highest levelsof personal attention and interactionwith your trainer

Course Content:• meetings and communicationstrategies


• understanding cultural differences• marketing• negotiation and selling• using the telephone• writing business communications• general language coaching

Course ObjectivesBy the end of your Platinum Groupprogramme, you should be able to:• communicate more confidently• participate more successfullyin meetings

• expand your professional vocabulary• socialise and network withgreater confidence

• work successfully in an interculturalenvironment

Combine this course with:• Platinum One-to-One Courses fora more intensive and tailor-madeprogramme

Course Facts:


Level: Elementary +

Lesson Length: 1 lesson = 50 mins

Maximum in Class: 5

Platinum Group

34 - 35OUR COURSES: PLATINUM TRAINING

Course Format• Choose from 15, 20, 25, 30 or 35 one-to-one lessons per week

• Lessons are completely tailor-made,designed exclusively to meet your needs

• Flexible objectives – linguistic, skills-based, or specialised industry focusedlessons – depending on your needs

• Ideal if you are short of time and wantto maximise your progress

Course Content:Course content is managed by you butcan typically include:

Linguistic• General and/or BusinessEnglish options

• development of weaker areas

Skills• meetings and communicationstrategies


• understanding cultural differences• marketing• negotiation and selling• using the telephone• writing business communications

Specialised• Law• Finance• Medicine• Military• Journalism• PA and Administration• Human Resources• Aviation• Management• Marketing

Please contact us with your requirements,and for a personal training schedule.

Course Facts:


Level: Beginner +

Lesson Length: 1 lesson = 50 mins

Maximum in Class: 1

Platinum One-to-oneCourse ObjectivesBy the end of your Platinum One-to-oneprogramme, you should:• have improved performance in keyareas you needed to develop

• have expanded your professionalvocabulary

• have identified future areas of study

Combine this course with:• Platinum Group classes tobenefit from the dynamics of smallgroup coaching

• Platinum Weekend Training if you onlyhave a limited amount of time

Please see our Platinum brochurefor more details

EXCELLENCE IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING SINCE 1955

OUR COURSES: TEACHER TRAINING

St Giles was one of the first organisations to offer training forEnglish language teachers in the UK. Each year around 450new teachers graduate from our courses in the UK and USA.We offer training for native and near-native speakers whowish to qualify as teachers and development courses fornon-native teachers who want to develop their methodology,broaden their knowledge, improve their classroommanagement skills, or to take an international exam.

• Over 50 years’ experience in helping and training language teachers• Programmes delivered by experienced and skilled teacher trainers, who are alsopractising teachers

• Benefit from learning in busy and lively language schools, with some of the latest inmodern ELT multi-media resources and facilities

• Our learner-centred focus and small classes means you have lots of support fromyour trainers

• Advice and support in finding work and developing your career with our worldwidenetwork of employment opportunities

Pleasesee ourTeacherTrainingbrochurefor moredetails

36 - 37OUR COURSES: TEACHER TRAINING

Course Format:• designed for native or near-native levelspeakers of English

• the initial qualification needed in theUK and at well respected schoolsinternationally

• 4-week programme of intensive study

Course Facts:

Start Dates: Most months

Course Duration: 4 weeks

Available at: • Brighton• London Highgate • San Francisco

Cambridge CELTAThe Cambridge Certificate in EnglishLanguage Teaching to Adults (CELTA) isone of the two most widely recognisedinternational certificates in teachertraining, and is the requirement for manyteaching posts in reputable languageschools or universities worldwide.

Course Format:• designed for native or near-native levelspeakers of English

• the initial qualification needed to teachin the UK and at well respected schoolsinternationally

• 4-week programme of intensive study

Course Facts:

Start Dates: Most months


Available at: • Eastbourne• London Central

Trinity Cert. TESOLThe Trinity Certificate in Teaching Englishto Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)is one of the most widely recognisedinternational certificates in teachertraining, and is the requirement for manyteaching posts in reputable languageschools or universities worldwide.

Course Facts:

Available at:• Brighton

Cambridge TKTThe Cambridge TKT (TeachingKnowledge Test) is an award forpractising English language teachers,designed to test your professionalknowledge. It aims to increase yourconfidence, and career prospects, byfocusing on the core teaching knowledgerequired by teachers of primary,secondary or adult learners from all overthe world. It can be taken at any stage inyour teacher career, including if you havenot yet started.

We offer the TKT as part of our TEC andICELT Module One Courses.

Course Facts:

Start Dates: Regular datesthroughout the year

Entry Requirements: 21 + years


Available at: • Brighton• Eastbourne • London Central• London Highgate • San Francisco

Teachers of EnglishProgramme (TEC)The St Giles Teachers of Englishprogramme is a teacher developmentprogramme designed for practising non-native English teachers. This short coursewill help you to improve both yourEnglish skills and your classroommethodology. Your input will help toshape the course and you will be able tomeet other teachers from all over theworld. There is no formal assessment, butyou can prepare for the Cambridge TKT(see below).

Course Facts:


Cambridge ICELTThe Cambridge ICELT is an award forpractising teachers of English, which aimsto develop candidates’ teachingknowledge and expertise. It is dividedinto two modules. The second can onlybe completed in the candidates’ homecountry. St Giles Brighton offers bothmodules for closed groups – pleasecontact us for more details.

Course Facts:


Cambridge DELTAModule OneThe Cambridge DELTA is a professionaldevelopment programme andqualification for practising ELT teachers.St Giles Brighton offers Module One ofthe DELTA as a 12-week part-timeevening programme. This first module iscalled ‘Understanding Language,Methodology and Resources forTeaching’ and focuses on the backgroundto teaching and learning.

OUR COURSES: JUNIORRESIDENTIAL SUMMER CENTRES

• Excellent levels of care and supervision, 24 hours a day*

• Choice of centres in the UK, USA and Canada• Fully residential programmes on attractive and safe campuses• Fast-paced, inclusive and exciting lessons• Action-packed, varied, and educational activity programme• Summer Plus options offering additional professionalcoaching in Tennis, Dance & Performing Arts or Sailing

St Giles offers a choice of high quality residential summercentres in the UK, USA and Canada selected for their excellentfacilities and secure environments. Caring for children andyoung adults means we need to think of everything and weoffer a complete package programme for our students.

The programme includes:

- 20/25 lessons of English per week

- all meals

- residential accommodation

- close supervision, and supportand 24-hour emergencytelephone number

- airport transports(supplements apply)

- at least 1 full day and 1 half dayexcursion per week

- full daytime and eveningactivity programme

- all course materials andleaving certificate ENGLISHUKUK

member

Please see our Junior SummerCentres brochure for more details

* 14+ years students, with our consent, may bepermitted limited unsupervised time

38 - 39OUR COURSES: JUNIOR RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CENTRES

Cambridge 14-18 yearsFounded in 1596, Sidney Sussex is a College of the University of Cambridge and islocated in the very heart of this stunning city. The University of Cambridge is theworld’s leading university, and our campus offers ambitious learners the opportunity toexperience living and learning at this international centre of excellence.

The College offers the classic Cambridge experience, with accommodation of anexcellent standard. Sidney Sussex’s historic dining hall – considered one of the finest atthe University - and sculptured lawns make this a perfect choice for the summer.

• Live and learn at one of the world’s leading universities

• Intensive programme for ambitious and focused learners

• The elite British university experience

LondonHeathrow �

� Gatwick

� Luton� Stansted

Key Features:

Capacity: 65 students

Ages: 14 to 18 years

Accommodation:residential accommodation,single with shared bathrooms(4 sharing)

Class Size: 10 students per class

Facilities:• City centre location• Gardens and recreation areas• Student lounges• Formal dining hall

Canterbury 13-17 yearsOne of the world’s oldest Public Schools, our King’s School campus is located in thesecure precincts of the world famous Canterbury Cathedral, in the centre of the ancientcity of Canterbury. The School’s sports facilities – including swimming pool, gym,playing fields – are just a short walk from the residences and world class teachingfacilities, while the medieval College buildings make for a magical experience. A safe,self-contained campus, with a smaller capacity means that this is ideal for youngerlearners or those going abroad for the first time.

• Set in the grounds of world-famous Canterbury Cathedral• A safe, secure campus ideal for younger learners• World class sporting and educational facilities• Maximum 12 per class, with high levels of supervision and care• Summer Plus Tennis course held here

London

Stonehenge Brighton

Heathrow �

� Gatwick


Cambridge

EastbourneCanterbury

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,single or shared rooms (2, 3 and 4)with shared bathrooms (4 sharing)


Facilities:• 25m swimming pool• Indoor sports hall• Several tennis courts• Outdoor playing fields

CambridgeNorwich

Key Features:


Ages: 10 to 13 years14 to 17 years

Accommodation:residential accommodation,shared rooms with sharedbathrooms (4 sharing)


Facilities:• Indoor swimming pool• Indoor sports hall• Tennis courts• Arts Centre

Cheltenham 10-17 yearsFor over 150 years CLC has been at the forefront of British education, and enjoys aworldwide reputation for academic excellence. The beautiful school is ideally placed inthe heart of Cheltenham and is perfectly located for connections to both Oxford andLondon. In the summer, the College offers our young learners outstanding facilitiesincluding interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, accommodation of an excellentstandard, a dedicated sports centre, a 25m award winning swimming pool and modernperforming arts centre.

• Study at one of the UK’s leading private schools• World class sporting facilities• Located in the heart of historic Cheltenham• Option to take Summer Plus Dance & Performing Arts programme here

Cheltenham

Bristol

LondonGloucester Heathrow �

� Gatwick

� Luton

Oxford

� Stansted

London

Stonehenge Brighton

Heathrow �

� Gatwick


Cambridge

EastbourneCanterbury

Key Features:


Ages: 7 to 12 years

Accommodation:residential accommodation,shared rooms (4 and 6) with sharedbathrooms (4 sharing)


Facilities:• Outdoor swimming pool• Indoor sports hall• Tennis courts• Outdoor playing fields

Canterbury 7-12 yearsPart of The Kings’ School Canterbury, the Junior School is housed in a splendid 16thCentury Manor House, set in over 80 acres of gardens on the banks of the River Stour.

The campus is on an extremely safe and secure site - ideal for younger students - and offersexcellent levels of pastoral care. We offer world-class study and recreation facilities – IWB’sin all teaching rooms, a swimming pool, plenty of space for outdoor games and activities, afine dining hall, and a superb indoor sports hall.

This is a perfect location for younger learners needing extra levels of care and supervision.In addition to a maximum of 10 in a class and a staff to student ratio of 1:9 – a matron, aswell as extra on-site St Giles staff - are available at all times.

A small, safe and self-contained campus – with a more personal feel – makes the JuniorKing’s School an ideal choice for younger learners, or those going abroad for the first time.

• Safe and secure campus, with higher levels of pastoral care• Excellent sporting and leisure facilities• Beautiful country location ideal for younger learners

40 - 41OUR COURSES: JUNIOR RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CENTRE

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,single rooms with shared bathrooms(4 sharing)


Facilities:• Modern classrooms with projectors• Outdoor playing fields

Kingston

Oxford

Hampton Court

LondonRiver Thames

Stonehenge Brighton

Heathrow �

� Gatwick

� Luton

Reading

� Stansted

London Kingston 14-18 yearsOur London Kingston campus is located in the affluent, riverside suburb of Kingston-Upon-Thames, 15 minutes from Central London. Our location offers instant access tothe attractions of London and the historic sites of Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palaceand Richmond Park. Based on the modern campus of Kingston University the universityoffers impressive teaching facilities with classrooms having interactive whiteboards,projectors and multi-media resources. Students are accommodated in modern,comfortable, private rooms with shared lounges and bathroom/showers.

• Excellent access to London’s attractions• Ideal for more independent learners, looking for the London experience• Modern campus with excellent facilities

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,single rooms with shared bathrooms(4 sharing)

Class Size: 15

Facilities:• Modern classrooms with projectors• Outdoor playing fields• Indoor swimming pool• Large sports hall

Manchester 14-18 yearsThe University of Manchester is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of Britishuniversities and is considered one of the leading universities in the world.

Our Sackville Street campus is in the very heart of this magnificent city – the secondmost visited in England, and voted as Britain’s best place to live in 2011.

With its high profile music scene, world class football, prestigious theatres, historicarchitecture and it’s richly deserved title of 'Shopping capital of the North’ –Manchester is a city that is bursting with events for everyone.

Our centre reflects the character of the city itself – vibrant, fun, inclusive, and lively –all in a carefully supervised but more independent environment.

• Modern university campus with excellent facilities• Designed for more independent learners• The real British city experience

NottinghamCadbury’s World

London

East Midlands �

Heathrow �

� Gatwick

Cambridge


Sherwood Forest

Belvoir Castle

LeedsManchesterManchester �

Birmingham

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,single rooms with en-suitebathroom


Facilities:• Indoor sports halls• Tennis courts• Theatre• Football pitches

Oxford 14 to 18 yearsOur Oxford campus is located in beautiful private grounds on the safe Oxford BrookesHeadington Hill campus. Located only a short 15 minute walk from the Oxford citycentre the campus is regarded as one of the UK’s most modern , offering the higheststandards of accommodation, leisure and teaching facilities. On-site facilities include anindoor multi-purpose sports hall, outdoor playing fields and plenty of green outdoorspace in which to relax and enjoy our social programme. Outstanding residentialaccommodation is in a new building with top quality single rooms, all with en-suitebathroom and shower.

• The classic Oxford experience• Outstanding accommodation in single, en-suite rooms• Set in beautiful parkland, with modern teaching facilities

London

Stonehenge Brighton

Heathrow �

� Gatwick


OxfordCambridge

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,single or twin rooms with sharedbathrooms (4 sharing)

Class Size: 15 (average 12)

Facilities:• Swimming pool• Indoor sports hall• Outdoor playing fields• Tennis courts

Nottingham 10-13 and 14-17 yearsOur Nottingham campus is located on a self-contained modern university campus andis only minutes away from the city centre. The many attractions of the North of Englandare within easy distance, including Cambridge, Manchester, Warwick and York. Trips toLondon are also included on the programme. Our campus is located in the heart of330 acres of sculptured lawn and parkland, with sports fields, tennis courts, an indoorsports centre and Olympic standard swimming pool all on the same site. Excellentresidential accommodation is in good quality single or twin rooms. All accommodation,teaching and meals are in the same building – ensuring the highest levels of care,support and supervision.

• Safe, secure and self-contained campus ideal for younger learners or those goingabroad for the first time

• Lots of personal attention in a warm and friendly atmosphere• Ideal for access to the North of England’s many attractions

Nottingham

Matlock HeightsYork

Cadbury’s World

London

East Midlands �

Heathrow �

� Gatwick

Warwick Castle Cambridge

Manchester


Sherwood Forest

Belvoir Castle


Key Features:


Ages: 10 to 13 years14-17 years

Accommodation:residential accommodation,shared rooms (2 and 5)shared bathrooms (1:4)


Facilities:• Indoor swimming pool• Indoor sports halls• Playing fields• Theatre

Plymouth 10-13 years and 14-17Our Plymouth school is close to the centre of this bustling maritime city, with themagnificent moorland, countryside and coastal landscapes of Devon and Cornwall closeto hand. The school has been at the forefront of education in the South West of Englandsince 1877.

Our centre is based at a traditional English boarding school offering the magicalcombination of striking historic architecture mixed with the most state-of-the-artfacilities. These include modern indoor gymnasia, an indoor swimming pool, tenniscourts, extensive playing fields and water sports facilities.

• The traditional English boarding school experience

• World class sporting facilities

• Safe and secure campus setting

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,single rooms with en-suite bathroom


Facilities:• Playing Fields• Indoor sporting facilties• Student Union and Theatre

Southampton 12 to 17 yearsOur Southampton Summer Camp is located on the city-centre campus of SouthamptonSolent University. A vibrant, lively and growing modern city, Southampton has a richhistorical and cultural heritage although remains one of the UK’s greenest cities. Withone of Britain’s largest and most exciting shopping centres, an exciting waterfrontsetting, Southampton is also a perfect base to see London and South Coast attractions.With a lively, action-packed programme, on a modern campus, our Southamptoncampus is ideal for students looking for the city experience.

• City centre location, close to all attractions• High quality, modern, single en-suite rooms• Ideal location for South Coast and London visits

Isle of Wight

OxfordLondon

Heathrow �� Gatwick

New Forest Brighton


SouthamptonBournemouth

Southampton �

Bristol

LondonHeathrow �

� Gatwick

New Forest


Southampton �

PlymouthExeter

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,twin or triple rooms with sharedbathrooms (1:4)


Activities:•Two full-day excursions each week toattractions such as:

- Universal Studios Orlando- Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Disneyworld Orlando

Tampa Bay� Orlando International

Florida, Tampa Bay 11-17 yearsThe Admiral Farragut Academy is a leading naval school founded in 1933. The school islocated in St Petersburg, Tampa Bay, and is set in an attractive 33 acre campus whichincludes its own private bay front for on-site sailing lessons. The school offers top classrecreational and sporting facilities; whilst the beaches of Fort Desoto, Tampa Bay andBusch Gardens are all within easy reach. Orlando - with Walt Disney World, Sea World,Universal Studios, and Adventure Island – is also only 75 minutes away making it aperfect excursion destination. A smaller school means excellent levels of individual careand attention, alongside a fantastic activity programme.

• Experience living and learning in ‘The Sunshine State’• Safe and compact campus, with high levels of personal attention• Excellent social and activity programme, including optional sailing lessons

Orlando

St Petersburg Miami

Tampa International �

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,single with shared bathrooms(6 sharing)


Activities:•One full-day and two half-dayexcursions each week to attractionssuch as:

- Whale watching- The Freedom Trail and historic Boston- New England Aquarium

Boston

New York

� LoganInternational

Boston 14-17 yearsFounded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest of all US universities and today remains at thevery top of the Ivy League, enjoying a global reputation for academic excellence,leadership and innovation. Our teaching and residential accommodation take placeopposite the world-famous Cambridge Common, minutes from Harvard Yard, in thesafe and attractive collegiate town of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The historic city ofBoston is just 15 minutes away. An open town campus means that this centre is idealfor more independent, mature learners.

• Study at the oldest and most famous Ivy League US University• Located in the safe collegiate town of Cambridge, Massachusetts• Only minutes to the historic heart of Boston


New York 14 to 17 yearsSt Giles New York is based on the Queen’s College Campus of the City University ofNew York. Located on a tree-lined, 77-acre campus with grassy open spaces, QueensCollege has a traditional quad and a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline, which isonly 30 minutes away. Top class sporting and recreational facilities are available oncampus, including indoor sports hall, athletic tracks and swimming pool, along with arange of modern cafes, outdoor dining, and attractive communal recreational areas.

While learning takes place on a relaxed and safe campus setting, our New York centre isideal for students looking to explore the ‘Big Apple’ and enjoy one of the world’sgreatest cities.

• High quality single and shared rooms in newly built residence• Set in a beautiful suburban university campus, within easy reach of Manhattan• Ideal for more independent learners looking for the New York City experience• Option to take Summer Plus Dance and Performing Arts module

JFK Airport �

ManhattenNew York

Queens

Statue of Liberty

Grand Central StationEmpire State Building

Central ParkMoMA

United Nations

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,twin rooms with shared bathrooms(4 sharing)


Activities:•One full-day and two half-dayexcursions each week toattractions such as:

- Six Flags Amusement park- Empire State Building, 5th Avenueshopping and Times Square

- Museum of Natural History andsports in Central Park

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,single and shared rooms


Activities:•One full-day and two half-dayexcursions each week to attractionssuch as:

- New York Sightseeing- Newport Rhode Island- Six Flags Adventure Park

Boston

New York

New Haven 13-17 yearsFounded in 1701, in New Haven Connecticut, Yale University is one of the oldest centresof higher education in the United States. Ranked in the top of the Ivy League, Yale iswidely considered one of the most prestigious and selective universities in the world.Notable alumni include 5 U.S presidents, along with several international heads of state.

Located in the heart of attractive New Haven, Yale's lawns, courtyards, walkways, gates,and arches make up what has been called the most beautiful urban campus in America.

The university offers world-class teaching facilities whilst quality single and shared roomaccommodation in Yale student residences complete the Ivy League experience. Eachcollege surrounds a courtyard offering an intimate, academic setting. The manyattractions of New York City are only 90 minutes away.

• Study at a leading US Ivy League University

• Attractive town centre location in beautiful New Haven

• Close to the attractions of New York

New Haven

Washington DC� JFK

� Newark

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,twin rooms with shared bathrooms(8 Sharing)



- Explore Chinatown and shoppingin Eaton Place

- CN Tower and theRoyal Ontario Museum

- Casa Loma and Centre IslandAmusement Park

Buffalo

� Toronto PearsonInternational AirportToronto

Ottawa

Toronto 10 to 13 years and 14 to 17 yearsSt. Andrew's College is a leading Canadian independent school, with over a century ofhistory and tradition. The School's facilities and 100 acre campus set a beautiful stagefor an unparalleled summer experience.

The school offers a magical combination of historic Georgian architecture with modern,contemporary teaching facilities, all built around the traditional ‘Oxbridge’ quadrangleform. Four attractive and refurbished boarding houses provide high quality twin-roomaccommodation, all on-campus.

Superb on-site sports facilities include a 25m indoor swimming pool, arts centre, schoolgymnasium and extensive playing fields for outdoor sports.

This is a safe and closed campus, within easy reach of all the attractions of Toronto.

• Experience Canadian College life• Magnificent 100 acre campus• Excellent sporting and leisure facilities

AlcatrazPrison

Pier 39

San Francisco

SanFranciscoBay Area

Monteray Aquarium

� San Francisco Airport

Golden Gate Bridge

Union SquareChina Town

Yerba Buena ParkMOMA

San Francisco 10 to 13 and 14-17 yearsLocated on the campus of California State East Bay University, our San FranciscoSummer Camp offers the combination of vibrant Californian life and a safe and securecampus located 40km from the city centre. Situated in the scenic Hayward Hills andoverlooking San Francisco Bay, this is a relaxed, fun and caring summer campexperience. We offer excellent facilities, high standards of accommodation, and easyaccess to downtown San Francisco.

• Modern university campus offering high accommodation standards• Fun, varied and exciting activity programme• Excellent educational and sporting facilities, including a large swimming pool• Self-contained campus, meaning lots of support and supervision

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,twin rooms with shared bathrooms(4 sharing)



- Golden Gate Bridge and park- Ride the cable cars andexplore Chinatown

- Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf andPier 39

46 - 47OUR COURSES: VACATION

Key Features:



Accommodation:residential accommodation,single or shared rooms with sharedbathrooms (8 Sharing)


Activities:• One full-day and two half-dayexcursions each week toattractions such as:

- Grouse Mountain and theCapilano Suspension Bridge;

- Playland Amusement Park- Stanley Park andVancouver Aquarium

Vancouver 10 to 17 yearsFounded in 1908, the University of British Columbia (UBC) today enjoys a globalreputation for academic excellence. Nestled in acres of beautiful gardens, UBC is aninspiring setting for both studying and socialising, offering countless recreationopportunities. Impressive on-site facilities and attractions include the VancouverMuseum of Anthropology, an award winning Arts Centre, Botanical Gardens, the 763-hectare Pacific Spirit Park and world class sporting facilities. UBC offers the modernuniversity experience, as well as accommodation of an extremely high standard.

• Outstanding campus with award winning facilities and attractions• Experience Canadian University life• Only 45 minutes to the heart of downtown Vancouver

Calgary� Vancouver International

Vancouver

Victoria

Key Facts:

Capacity: 550

Classrooms: 40

Min. Age: 16 years +

Class Size: Max 12

Computers: 39 and Free Wi-Fi

Travel Times

London 55 mins

Heathrow 110 mins

Gatwick 30 mins

Homestay 40 mins by bus

Residence 10-15 mins walk

Hotels/ 5-20 mins walkGuestHouses

St GilesBrighton

OUR CENTRES: ST GILES BRIGHTON

• One of Britain’s largest seaside cities• Young city, with two universities, good nightlife and a variedcultural scene

• Large friendly city-centre school with an exciting atmosphere

48 - 49OUR CENTRES: BRIGHTON

Course Finder:General English

• 15, 20 or 28 lessons per week• General English 1:1• English Plus

Academic

• ISC and Multi-Centre ISC• University FoundationBusiness Course

• IELTS• TOEFL• Cambridge FCE, CAE and CPE

Career

• Cambridge BEC• Volunteer Experience• English for Business• English for Tourism

Platinum Training

• 15, 20, 25, 30, or 35 lessons perweek (mini-group or 1:1)

• Platinum Plus• Platinum Weekend Lessons

Teacher Training

• Cambridge CELTA• Cambridge ICELT• Teachers of English Courses• Cambridge DETA Module One

AccommodationFinder:• Summer Residence• Homestay• Superior Homestay• Hotels• Guest Houses

Our Centre – in the heart ofthis vibrant cityOur Brighton Centre is in the centreof the city, opposite the iconic RoyalPavilion, only minutes from the beachand the city’s main shopping andentertainment.

A young cosmopolitan city with apopulation of 250,000, Brighton is onlyan hour from London and rivals thecapital for its outstanding restaurants,fashionable pubs and bars, its successfularts and theatre scene and buzzingstudent population. An excellentnationality mix means our BrightonCentre is ideal for students looking for alively and cultural experience.

Facilities• Free Wi-Fi• Digital Language Laboratory• 39 Student Computers• Student Café• Self-Access Centre• Interactive Whiteboards in most rooms• Student bookshop• Platinum Centre and lounge

Your Free TimeOur exciting and varied activityprogramme gives you plenty ofopportunity to explore the UK andEurope during your time with us.Our activities include:• London Tours and Theatre Evenings• Canterbury and Leeds Castle• Oxford and Windsor• Cambridge and Greenwich• Scotland and The Highlands• Premiership Football• Paris and Disneyland/Versailles• Amsterdam and Bruges• Belgium and Germany

Top 5 Brighton attractions:• Brighton Beach and Palace Pier• The Royal Pavilion• South Downs National Park• The Theatre Royal and Komedia Club• The Brighton Festival (every May)

Switzerland

20%

Spain

9%

Turkey13%

SaudiA

rabia

3%

Korea

9%

Italy6% France

5%

Brazil5%

Russia3%

Top 10 Nationalities 2011

Lithuania6%

OUR CENTRES:ST GILES EASTBOURNE

• Safe and relaxing atmosphere ideal for focused study• All accommodation within walking distance of the Centre• Smaller school with high levels of individual attention• Excellent value for money

Key Facts:

Capacity: 300

Classrooms: 17

Min. Age: 14 years*

Class Size: Max 12


Travel Times

London 90 mins

Brighton 30 mins

Gatwick 60 mins

Heathrow 120 mins

Homestay 25-30 mins walk

Residence 10-25 mins walk

Hotels/ 5-20 mins walkGuest Houses

St GilesEastbourne

*Under 18s are taught in classes with adults.Please see our website for further information.

50 - 51OUR CENTRES: EASTBOURNE

Our Centre – peaceful,safe and relaxedSt Giles Eastbourne is only a 5-10minute walk from the town centre andbeach. Our elegant school building issurrounded by award winning privategardens and patios for relaxing outside,and also offers an outdoor heatedswimming pool.

A friendly town, with a population of just90,000, Eastbourne is considered verysafe and easy to explore. The town’sreputation for being Britain’s sunniestattracts over 4 million visitors a year. OurCentre is ideal for students looking for amore personal learning experience, orfor younger students going abroad forthe first time.

Facilities• Free Wi-Fi• Digital Language Laboratory• 30 Student Computers• Library• Student Café• Heated swimming pool• Garden Terrace• Self-Access Centre• 11 Interactive Whiteboards• Student bookshop

Your Free TimeOur exciting and varied activityprogramme gives you plenty ofopportunity to explore the UK andEurope during your time with us. Ouractivities include:• London Tours and Theatre Evenings• Canterbury and Leeds Castle• Oxford and Windsor• Cambridge and Greenwich• Liverpool and Manchester• Scotland and The Highlands• Premiership Football• Paris and Disneyland/Versailles• Amsterdam and Bruges• Belgium and Germany

Top 5 Eastbourne attractions:• Award winning beaches• Seven Sisters Country Park• Beachy Head• The South Downs Way• Beach water sports



Academic

• ISC and Multi-Centre ISC• IELTS• Cambridge FCE and CAE

Career

• Cambridge BEC• Volunteer Experience• English for BusinessTeacher Training

• Trinity Cert. TESOL• Teachers of English Courses

AccommodationFinder:• Summer Residence• Homestay/ Private Homes• Hotels• Guest Houses

Switzerland

20%

Italy7%

Turkey9%

Germ

any5%

Spain

6%

Korea

6%

Czech

Repub

lic6%

France5%

Brazil5%


Russia6%

Key Facts:

Capacity: 700

Classrooms: 51


Class Size: Max 12


Travel Times

Gatwick 60 mins

Heathrow 60 mins

Homestay 45-60 mins

Residences On site or 10-15 minuteswalk

Hotels 3-15 mins walk or tube

St GilesLondon Central

52 - 53OUR CENTRES: LONDON CENTRAL

Our Centre –experience London lifeOur London Central Centre occupiesa magnificent 100-year old building inthe heart of fashionable and artisticBloomsbury and is situated oppositeRussell Square and a 5 minute walk tothe world famous British Museum.London Central is a large, lively schoolwith a truly international feel and isperfect for students looking to benefitfrom modern study facilities and enjoyeverything that life in the capital hasto offer.

Facilities• Free Wi-Fi• Digital Language Laboratory• 47 Student Computers• Library• Student Café open eveningsand weekends

• Roof Terrace• Self-Access Centre open eveningsand Saturday mornings

• 27 Interactive Whiteboards• Student bookshop• Platinum Centre and lounge

Your Free TimeOur exciting and varied activityprogramme gives you plenty ofopportunity to explore the UK andEurope during your time with us.Our activities include:• London Tours and Theatre Evenings• Canterbury and Leeds Castle• Oxford and Windsor• Cambridge and Greenwich• Liverpool and Manchester• Scotland and The Highlands• Premiership Football• Brighton• Paris and Disneyland/Versailles• Amsterdam and Bruges• Belgium and Germany

Top 5 London attractions:• London Eye and Tate Modern• The British Museum• Regent and Oxford Street Shopping• Covent Garden and Theatreland• Palace of Westminster and Big Ben


• 15, 20 or 28 lessons per week• English Plus

Academic

• ISC and Multi-Centre ISC• IELTS | TOEFL• Cambridge FCE, CAE and CPE

Career

• Cambridge BEC• Volunteer Experience• English for Business• English for Tourism

Platinum Training

• 15, 20, 25, 30, or 35 lessonsper week (mini-group or 1:1)

• Platinum Plus• Platinum Weekend Lessons

Teacher Training

• Trinity Cert. TESOL

• Teachers of English Courses

AccommodationFinder:• Year-round on-site Residence• Summer Residences• Homestay• Superior Homestay• Hotels

OUR CENTRES:ST GILES LONDON CENTRAL

• Study English in one of the world’s great cities• Magnificent school located in the heart of the capital• Option to live on-campus• Large, busy, friendly school

Brazil13%

Italy11%

Switzerland

9%

France8%

Turkey8%

Russia8%

Japan

6%

Spain

6%

Korea

6%

Argentina

3%


Key Facts:

Capacity: 330

Classrooms: 23


Class Size: Max 12 (14 ISC)


Travel Times

Gatwick 60 mins

Heathrow 50 mins

Homestay 15-30 mins

Residences 15-20 mins

Hotels 15-30 mins

St GilesLondonHighgate

• Safe, fashionable North London suburb perfect forfocused study

• Friendly medium-sized school with high levels ofpersonal attention

• Only 20 minutes from Central London• Large, English garden

OUR CENTRES:ST GILES LONDON HIGHGATE

54 - 55OUR CENTRES: LONDON HIGHGATE



Academic

• ISC and Multi-Centre ISC• University Foundation BusinessCourse

• IELTS• Cambridge FCE, CAE and CPE

Career

• Cambridge BEC• Volunteer Experience• English for Art & Design• English for Business• English for Tourism

Teacher Training

• Cambridge CELTA• Teachers of English Courses

Vacation

• London Experience Programme

AccommodationFinder:• Year-round Residence• Homestay• Hotels

Our Centre – safe, focused,and only minutes fromCentral LondonOur London Highgate Centre occupies abeautiful classical building in thefashionable and artistic suburb ofHighgate. Highgate is a leafy andprosperous part of the city with excellenttransport connections to CentralLondon, which is only 20 minutes away.Many of our host families and residencesare within easy walking distance of theCentre and local sports, shopping andleisure facilities are excellent.

Highgate is a welcoming school andcombines a relaxed atmosphere withexpert teaching and high academicstandards - ideal for learners looking fora focused place of study with lots ofpersonal attention.

Facilities• Free Wi-Fi• Digital Language Laboratory• 32 Student Computers• Student Café and conservatory• Garden and lawns• Self-Access Centre and Library• 17 Interactive Whiteboards• Student bookshop

Your Free TimeOur exciting and varied activityprogramme gives you plenty ofopportunity to explore the UK andEurope during your time with us.Our activities include:• London Theatre Evenings• Edinburgh• Oxford and Windsor• Greenwich• Liverpool and North Wales• York, Peak District and Bronte Country• Isle of Wight• Brighton• Cambridge• Paris and Disneyland/Versailles• Amsterdam and Bruges• Belgium and Germany

Top 5 Highgate attractions:• Open-air concerts in Kenwood Park• Muswell Hill Village• Kenwood House Museum and Gallery• Alexandra Palace• Shopping in fashionable Camden Town

Switzerland

9%

Japan

6%

Argentina

3%

Italy11%

Brazil13%

Korea

6%

Turkey8%

Russia8%

Spain

6%

France8%


Key Facts:

Capacity: 250

Classrooms: 17

Min. Age: 16 years

Class Size: Max 12


Travel Times

JFK 30 mins

Newark Liberty 30 mins

Nearest Subway 5 mins walk

Homestay 35-50 mins by subway

Residences 15-30 mins by subway

Hotels 15-30 mins walkor subway

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56 - 57OUR CENTRES: NEW YORK CITY

OUR CENTRES:ST GILES NEW YORK CITY

• Prime location on famous Fifth Avenue, next to the EmpireState Building

• Modern, state-of-the-art language learning facilities• Live and learn in the heart of vibrant Manhattan



Academic

• ISC 22 and 28 lessons• English for Academic Purposes• TOEFL• TOEIC• Cambridge FCE, CAE and CPE

Career

• Cambridge BEC• English for Business

Platinum Training


• Platinum Plus• Weekend Lessons

AccommodationFinder:• Year-round Residences• Homestay• Superior Homestay• Hotels

Our Centre – in the centreof ManhattanSt Giles New York City is situated onFifth Avenue in the very heart ofManhattan. Our Centre occupies anattractive refurbished art-deco officeblock with views over New York’s mostfamous avenue. The Empire StateBuilding, Macy's department store,Greenwich Village, Times Square, andmany more of New York's sights are onlymoments away.

Our medium-sized Centre offers acombination of excellent levels ofpersonal attention and support in atruly international environment, withthe excitement and vibrancy of livingand learning in one of the worlds’greatest cities.

New York offers more than 80 world-class museums, nearly 150 on andoff-Broadway theatres, 30 concert hallsand world class shopping, restaurantsand bars – a city with something foreveryone. Our Centre is ideal forlearners looking for the city experienceright in the centre of the US’s mostpopular study-travel destination.

Facilities• Free Wi-Fi• Digital Language Laboratory• 35 Student Computers• Library• Student Café and Lounge• Platinum Centre and Lounge• Self-Access Centre• Interactive Whiteboard in every classroom• Student bookshop

Your Free TimeOur exciting and varied activityprogramme gives you plenty ofopportunity to explore the city and theUS during your time with us. Ouractivities include:• New York Tours• Broadway Theatre• New York Yankees Game• 3-day trip to Niagara Falls• Boston Weekend• Washington Weekend• Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) andGuggenheim

• American Natural History Museum• Concerts in Central Park• Comedy Evenings in GreenwichVillage/SOHO

Top 5 New York Attractions:• Statue of Liberty• MOMA• Natural History Museum• Empire State Building• Fifth Avenue Shopping

Italy20%

Brazil11%

Switzerland

19%

Germ

any2%

Spain

10%

Korea

6%

Japan

4%

Turkey3%

Russia3%


France6%

Key Facts:

Capacity: 300

Classrooms: 34




Travel Times

SFO 30 mins

Homestay 30-45 mins

Residences 15-30 mins by foot or bus

St GilesSan Francisco

58 - 59OUR CENTRES: SAN FRANCISCO

OUR CENTRES:ST GILES SAN FRANCISCO

• Excellent city centre location close to all the attractions• One of the USA’s most cosmopolitan, vibrant andinternational cities

• Buzzing, friendly school with a warm and friendly feel

Our Centre – a warmCalifornian welcomeOur Centre occupies two historicbuildings which have been refurbishedinto modern business centres. Theschools are opposite each other andlocated on famous downtown MarketStreet – home to some of the US’shighest rated shopping and dining - andjust two blocks from popular UnionSquare and the gates of Chinatown.

With a population of 800,000 the citycombines commercial buzz with a livelyand alternative ‘beat’ culture, makingthis a relaxed yet vibrant and welcomingcity. Our medium-sized lively school,with a very international feel, is ideal forstudents looking for the Californianexperience and a friendly welcome.

Facilities• Free Wi-Fi• Digital Language Laboratory• 50 Student Computers• Library• Student Cafés and lounges inboth buildings

• Self-Access Centre• 5 Interactive Whiteboards• Student bookshop• Platinum Centre and lounge

Your Free TimeOur exciting and varied activityprogramme gives you plenty ofopportunity to explore the city,California and the USA during your timewith us. Our activities include:• Bay Cruise and Alcatraz Island• Yosemite National Park• Monterrey• Lake Tahoe• Sausalito• Napa Valley and SonomaWine Regions

• Los Angeles and Hollywood• Disneyland

Top 5 San Francisco attractions:• Union Square shopping• Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39• Golden Gate Bridge walk• Chinatown• Yerba Buena Park and MOMA



Academic

• ISC and Multi-Centre ISC• ISC Pathway Programme• English for Academic Purposes• TOEFL• TOEIC• Cambridge FCE, CAE and CPE

Career

• Cambridge BEC• Volunteer Placements• English for Business• English for Tourism• English for Art & Design

Platinum Training



Teacher Training

• Cambridge CELTA• Teachers of English Courses

AccommodationFinder:• Year-round Residences• Homestay• Superior Homestay• Hotels

Switzerland

25%

Korea

15%

Japan

11%

Italy7% France

6%

China

5%

Brazil5%

Spain

5% Germ

any4%

Russia2%


OUR CENTRES:ST GILES VANCOUVER

• Learn in the heart of Vancouver• One of the world’s most beautiful and vibrant cities• Safe and relaxed atmosphere and high levels ofpersonal attention

Key Facts:

Capacity: 170

Classrooms: 17




Travel Times

Vancouver International 30 mins

Whistler 120 mins

Homestay 30-40 mins

Residence 15-30 mins by foot or bus

Summer Residences 45 mins

St GilesVancouver

60 - 61OUR CENTRES: VANCOUVER


• General English 20 or 28lessons per week

• General English 1:1• English Plus

Academic

• English for Academic Purposes• International Semester Courses• TOEFL• TOEIC• Cambridge FCE and CAE

Career

• Volunteer Experience(paid/unpaid)

• Business Skills Training• English for Tourism

Platinum Training



Vacation

• Canadian ExperienceProgramme

AccommodationFinder:• Year-round Residence• Homestay• Superior Homestay• Hotels

Our Centre – your personallearning experienceOur centrally located school is in apopular area of the business districtwithin easy walking distance of the mainshopping and entertainment areas, andminutes from the spectacular harbour-side. The Centre occupies the 4th floorof a modern office building and has aprofessional and spacious feel.

With a population of just over 640,000Vancouver achieves a balance of offeringall the attractions of modern urbanliving, while being small enough toprovide a safe and welcomingatmosphere. Our small, friendly Centre isideal for students looking for high levelsof personal attention and support.

Facilities• Free Wi-Fi• 20 Student Computers• Student Café and Lounge• Self-Access Centre• Interactive Whiteboards• Platinum Centre and lounge

Your Free TimeOur exciting and varied activityprogramme gives you plenty ofopportunity to explore the city, BritishColumbia and Canada during your timewith us. Our activities include:• Banff and the Rocky Mountains• Seattle• Vancouver Island• Whitewater rafting• Skiing weekends in Whistler• Trip to ice hockey and baseball games• Ice skating and snowboarding

Top 5 Vancouver attractions:• Stanley Park• Museum of Anthropology• The vibrant neighbourhoods ofGranville Island and Gastown

• Skiing or snowboarding at Whistler orGrouse Mountain

• English Bay Beach

Switzerland

25%

Korea

12%

Brazil21%

Japan

11%

France5% Sp

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SaudiA

rabia

5% Italy3%

Germ

any5%

Mexico

2%


St Giles BrazilOur joint venture partnership withspecialist language travel agent Centralde Intercambio (CI) allows our BrazilianCentres to combine the teachingexpertise of St Giles, with CI’sunderstanding of the needs of the BrazilianEnglish language training market.

St Giles Brasilia

Learn in Brazil’s capital city and thecountry’s 4th largest. A UNESCO WorldHeritage site, Brasilia is also famous for itsmodern and dynamic urban architectureand design. We have a small friendlyCentre located in the centre of thismagnificent city, as well as a Centre inTaguatinga, a suburb of the city.

In-CompanyPlatinum TrainingOur Platinum Directors are happy tomeet with you to discuss your needs forin-company training. In-companyprogrammes are delivered at yourpremises, are designed specifically forthe language training needs of your staff,and are arranged to your timeframes.Please contact us for further details, or toarrange for a bespoke programme.

Available at:• London• New York City• Brighton• San Francisco• Vancouver

In-Country Teacher TrainingWe have many years experience ofdelivery of teacher training programmesabroad. These programmes aredesigned specifically for the needs ofyour school, college or university.Programmes can include ICELT Module2, the Cambridge Teacher KnowledgeTest (TKT), or simply a bespoke refresherprogramme. Please contact us forfurther information.

• Arabic• Chinese(Mandarin)

• Croatian• French• German• Hebrew• Hindi

• Italian• Japanese• Polish• Portuguese(Brazilian)

• Russian• Spanish

Course Facts:

Start Dates: Please refer to website

Entry Level: Beginner +

Available at: • Brighton • London Central • London Highgate• New York City • San Francisco • Vancouver

Course Content• focus on language you can use in reallife situations

• preparation in each of the 4 skillsareas – speaking, listening, readingand writing

• topical focus including cultural tipsand advice

Please visit www.stgiles-international for more details and information on how to book.

Course Finder:General English for adults

General English for juniors

Cambridge CELTA

Cambridge TKT

Portuguese as a Foreign Language(General and Business)

Accommodation Finder:• Residences • Homestay • Hotels

Contact:St Giles CampinasAv. Dr Jesuíno Marcondes Machado, 590Nova Campinas13092-108Campinas – SP

Tel/Fax +55 (19) 3206 0008e: [email protected]: www.stgiles.com.br

OTHER ST GILES SERVICES

Foreign Language TrainingIn partnership with Cactus Language Training we offer intensive foreign languagecourses in all of our Centres. You can choose evening and weekend courses in over13 languages:

St Giles Campinas

Campinas is a vibrant university city,just north-west of Sao Paulo, and ourcontemporary Centre is located in thecity’s business and commercial centre.

YOUR NEXT STEP WITHST GILES INTERNATIONAL

Booking with St Giles –joining world class living and learning

• Contact your nearest St Gilesrepresentative in your home country, or

• Contact us for a list of your localrepresentatives who will help guide youthrough your study and travel plans, and enrolment with us,or

• Enrol direct online at www.stgiles-international.com or• Complete our Enrolment Form and fax or mail it to us

Need more information?If you need anything answered which is not in this brochure, please contact your localagent or alternatively our Student Services Team in the UK, USA and Canada.

UK Student Services USA Student Services Canada Student Services

St Giles Head Office St Giles San Francisco St Giles Vancouver154 Southampton Row 785 Market Street 1130 West Pender StreetLondon, WC1B 5JX San Francisco, California Suite 400, Vancouver, BCUnited Kingdom CA 94103-2024, USA V6E 4A4, Canada

t: +44 (0) 20 7837 0404 t: +1 415 788 3552 +1 604 685 0291f: +44 (0) 20 7278 5458 f: +1 415 788 1923 +1 604 685 0294e: [email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

Before you leave – providingeverything you needPassports and Visas:

We will provide you with all the supportyou need if you require a visa to enterthe UK, USA or Canada. We will sendyou everything you need to make asuccessful visa application.

• Our UK Centres are listed on theRegister of Sponsors as Highly TrustedTier 4 Sponsors and are licensed byUKBA to issue CAS documents toassist with your visa application

• Our San Francisco and New York Citycentres are authorised under FederalLaw to enrol international students

• As a member of Languages Canada,Vancouver is able to provide documentsto support your Visa application

Confirming your booking

Before you leave we will send you oryour agent all the detailed informationyou need about your travel, study andaccommodation arrangements with us.

Paying

If you are enrolling through a localrepresentative, you may make paymentto them. If enrolling directly, pleasepay by direct bank transfer or credit cardto St Giles International. You’ll finddetails on the enrolment form and atwww.stgiles-international.comAll bookings are subject to our Terms& Conditions

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