Language course English in London

St. Giles Colleges

Learn English in London at our partner English school, St. Giles. St. Giles is ideally situated for students who would like to study the English language whilst being able to explore one of the world’s most famous cities. The school is situated close to many of London’s most famous attractions including Covent Garden, The Houses of Parliament, Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus, amongst others. The school is located in a historical 100 year old building and offers all modern facilities to learn English.

Key features of our partner English school in London:

  • Accredited by the British Council and EnglishUK
  • 40 spacious classrooms
  • Self-study centre
  • Student café
  • Roof garden in the middle of the city centre of London
  • Specialist English language library
  • On-site residence on the top floors of the school building
  • Minimum age: 16 years

Social Programme

The language school is located relatively close to famous attractions like West End, The British Museum and the renowned Oxford Street (for all your shopping). So you never need to go far if you want to explore London after your language classes!

In order to get the most out of your time in London, St. Giles organises an exciting variety of activities to help you learn more about Britain and its Capital city.  Activities include:

  • Visits to London's many museums and other point of interest, for example: British Museum, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, London Eye and many more!
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Game nights
  • Cinema
  • Pub Quiz
  • Visits to West-End musicals
  • Visits to football matches
  • Weekend excursions to Oxford, Brighton and the birthplace of Shakespeare

Intensive (in the morning)

Intensive courses cover practice in all four skill areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening; however, you will find the focus of the standard course is on speaking and listening - generally the main requirements of today's modern English speaker.

The intensive morning course offers 20 lessons in the morning (09.00-13:00) per week.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Intensive (in the afternoon)

Intensive courses cover practice in all four skill areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening; however, you will find the focus of the standard course is on speaking and listening - generally the main requirements of today's modern English speaker.

The afternoon course is cheaper than the morning course and offers 20 lessons per week in the afternoon (13.45-17.40, subject to change).

Minimum age is 16 years.

Intensive 28

The Intensive 28 English course in London is focused fundamentally upon communication, and uses real-life situations to enable language students to speak English even after their first English lesson. The Intensive 28 language course is perfect for those students who would like to achieve the best English language results in a short space of time whilst also gaining cultural understanding. This English course includes 28 lessons per week.

Course Timetable* : 9.00 – 15.30
*The class timetable is subject to change due to the distribution of classes devised by the school.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Business English

We appreciate that business people and professionals only have a limited amount of time available for English language training, the courses are, therefore, intensive and designed to make the best use of the time you have.

Maximum of 5 students per group with 20 or 30 lessons per week.

At least an intermediate level of English is required. Business English course students are asked to complete a needs analysis questionnaire before they arrive, which helps the school to assess their individual needs and aims and to formulate a unique, tailor-made programme.

Minimum age is 21 years.

Cambridge exam

The best way to demonstrate your level of English is through an internationally recognised qualification such as the Cambridge Exam. The school offers the Cambridge Exam course with 20 or 28 lessons per week. 

Minimum age is 16 years.

Commercial English

Commercial English is a course designed for people starting their business careers, or people with some experience of working in business. This commercial English course consist of 20 hours of the intensive course plus 8 hours a week commercial English. The course content of the commercial English lessons is decided by the interests, aims and needs of the students in the group. The length of the course is 1 to 8 weeks. The course includes vocabulary, discussions, case studies, role-plays in business situations, video work and authentic material. The following topics are usually covered:

  • Marketing and advertising
  • Management and leadership
  • Economics
  • Written commercial communication: letters, faxes, memos, emails
  • Decision-making
  • Social situations and business travel
  • Making presentations and sales
  • Job interviews and curriculum vitae
  • Meetings and negotiations
  • Current business topics
  • Cross-cultural communication

Minimum age is 16 years.

Teacher course

The TEC (Teachers of English Course) is a teacher development course for non-native teachers of English who want to update their teaching methodologies, as well as improve their English. The course consists of 26 lessons per week. Participants develop and explore aspects of teaching methodology and techniques, and learn to assess and utilise a variety of teaching aids and resources. At the end of the course, all participants receive a certificate of attendance and a St. Giles Teachers of English Course Certificate.
The main elements of the course are:

  • Language development
  • Background to language learning and teaching
  • Different methodologies for teaching
  • Classroom management and practical teaching skills
  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching aids and resources
  • Observation of experienced teachers

These courses are designed to be very flexible, and can be adapted to suit the specific needs of the participants. We can also arrange closed group courses for groups of teachers travelling together at any time of year.
Your level of English should be at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages to take part.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Family course / juniors (9-15 years)

Looking for an English course in London for the whole family? Then our summer family programme is an excellent choice!

Parents and children will have 20 English lessons per week, following the same timetable, in different groups divided by ages and levels. Juniors aged 9-15 years old will have lessons in a junior school located just 2 minutes walk from the adult school in central London. As a result, parents will be able to leave children in the morning at the junior school and pick them up after they have both finished with lessons.
This course includes the following items:

  • 20 English lessons per week
  • Three half day activities and one excursion per week (i.e. Regent Park, London Zoo, British Museum, Cambridge, Oxford, etc.)
  • Optional: accommodation in a host family, double room, based on breakfast (breakfast every day and packed lunch on weekdays). You can also book the dinner for a weekly supplement.

Host families are located in residential areas of London, on average at 45-60 minutes by public transport. There are host families available with enough room for all family members.
This programme must be booked along with “Family / parents” programme. Prices are per person. Parents must accompany their child to and from lessons and participate in all other activities.

Minimum age is 9 years.

Family course / parents

Looking for an English language course in London for the whole family? Then this summer family programme is an excellent choice!
Parents and children will have 20 English lessons per week, following the same timetable, in different groups divided by ages and levels. Juniors have lessons in a junior school, located just 2 minutes walk from the adult school in central London. As a result, parents will be able to leave children in the morning at the junior school and pick them up after they have both completed their lessons for the day.
This course includes the following:

  • 20 English lessons per week
  • Three half day activities and one excursion per week (i.e. Regent Park, London Zoo, British Museum, Cambridge, Oxford, etc.)
  • Optional: accommodation in a host family, double room based on breakfast every day and packed lunch on weekdays. You can also book dinner for a weekly supplement (choose half board option when booking online).

Host families are located in residential areas in London, on average at 45-60 minutes by public transport. There are host families available with enough room for all family members.
This programme must be booked along with “Family / juniors”. Prices are per person. Parents must accompany their child to and from lessons and participate in all other activities.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Academic year (in the morning)

An academic year course lasts between 24 and 36 weeks and is designed for long-term English language training. It is a structured programme of 20 lessons per week (half day courses in the mornings). The Academic year is basically a long term course with the same structure as the intensive programme.

This course is available for all levels. You will learn new grammar and vocabulary as well as revising what you already know. There is extensive practice of all skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a strong emphasis on speaking fluently and with clear pronunciation. This will enable you to communicate effectively and with confidence.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Academic year (in the afternoon)

An academic year course lasts between 24 and 36 weeks and is designed for long-term English language training. It is a structured programme of 20 lessons per week (half day courses in the mornings). The Academic year is basically a long term course with the same structure as the intensive programme.

This course is available for all levels. You will learn new grammar and vocabulary as well as revising what you already know. There is extensive practice of all skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a strong emphasis on speaking fluently and with clear pronunciation. This will enable you to communicate effectively and with confidence.

Minimum age is 16 years.

One-to-One

During the 20 hours per week One-to-One course you will have a private teacher so you can study at your own pace and interest.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Intensive 30+

The intensive 30+ course is specially designed for students aged 30 and above. The course consists of 20 lessons per week, in the morning. The lessons focus on improving your speaking, listening, reading & writing skills. The goal of this course is to be able to communicate better and improve your confidence.

The minimum level is A2.

Minimum age is 30 years.

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