St Giles International - Central St Giles International Central logo

Central London, UK, WC1B 5JX

About School

Rating :
4.3
Accreditations :
British council (British Council)
English UK (English UK)
No. of classrooms :
56
School Description :
St Giles International - Central is in London's Bloomsbury area, surrounded by cafes, supermarkets, and attractions like Russell Square and the British Museum. Russell Square Underground station is nearby, making it easy to explore London. The school offers courses for all ages, including Junior Summer programs, General English, and Exam preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS). Facilities include a cafeteria, computer lab, rooftop terrace, library, and student support desk. St Giles Schools Languages Ltd, founded in Soho, London, has been providing quality English education worldwide for over 65 years, with schools in England, Canada, and the USA, accredited by the British Council and Language Canada.
School facilities :
The school provides students of all ages with a variety of amenities and services, including an on-site cafeteria, computer lab, rooftop terrace, balcony, library, free after-class access to language learning software, free Wi-Fi, and a student support desk for any inquiries. Classrooms are equipped with televisions, electronic whiteboards, and ample natural light to foster an ideal learning environment.
School opening dates :
All year
Public holidays :
This Year Holidays (2026)
Next Year Holidays (2027)

All courses

General English

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Afternoon 13:45 - 17:40
Description :
The General English 20 Lesson per Week programme is the perfect course for students who want to combine studying with leisure. You will have free time in either the morning or the afternoon for private study in our Self-Access Centres or to join activities and excursions with your new friends and enjoy British or Canadian culture. This programme is available at all centres. The group classes offer you the best value for money and the opportunity to benefit from interaction with other language learners from all over the world. The maximum class size is 12, which ensures that you will have personal attention from your teacher.

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 13:00
Description :
St Giles International offers a wide variety of courses at their schools around the world. Their aim is to help you improve your English language skills, make progress and achieve your goals. Learning English in an English-speaking country is ideal because it allows you to perfect your skills quickly and easily with practice both inside and outside the classroom. The General English courses are designed to help students communicate successfully and confidently in real-life situations. Classes have a maximum of twelve students, to ensure that every student receives personal attention from their teacher. Although classes have a focus on speaking and listening, students will practise all four skills, helping them reach their full potential. Students can choose to study for anything from 1 to 24 weeks; any students who want to study for longer should look at the International Semester Courses.

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-4 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A1,A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
20 Jan 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 20
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 13:00
Description :
St Giles International offers a wide variety of courses at their schools around the world. Their aim is to help you improve your English language skills, make progress and achieve your goals. Learning English in an English-speaking country is ideal because it allows you to perfect your skills quickly and easily with practice both inside and outside the classroom. The General English courses are designed to help students communicate successfully and confidently in real-life situations. Classes have a maximum of twelve students, to ensure that every student receives personal attention from their teacher. Although classes have a focus on speaking and listening, students will practise all four skills, helping them reach their full potential. Students can choose to study for anything from 1 to 24 weeks; any students who want to study for longer should look at the International Semester Courses.

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
30 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 13:00
Description :
The General English courses are designed to help students communicate successfully and confidently in real-life situations. Classes have a maximum of twelve students, to ensure that every student receives personal attention from their teacher. Although classes have a focus on speaking and listening, students will practise all four skills, helping them reach their full potential. Students can choose to study for anything from 1 to 24 weeks; any students who want to study for longer should look at the International Semester Courses.

Category :
General English
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 15:30
Description :
St Giles International offers a wide variety of courses at their schools around the world. Their aim is to help you improve your English language skills, make progress and achieve your goals. Learning English in an English-speaking country is ideal because it allows you to perfect your skills quickly and easily with practice both inside and outside the classroom.

Category :
General English
Duration :
2-4 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 13:00
Description :

Category :
General English
Duration :
2-4 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 13:00
Description :
The General English 20 Lesson per Week programme is the perfect course for students who want to combine studying with leisure. You will have free time in either the morning or the afternoon for private study in our Self-Access Centres or to join activities and excursions with your new friends and enjoy British or Canadian culture. This programme is available at all centres. The group classes offer you the best value for money and the opportunity to benefit from interaction with other language learners from all over the world. Our maximum class size is 12, which ensures that you will have personal attention from your teacher. You can also choose to combine this programme with private One-to-one lessons for more intensive learning or to focus on specific needs and wants.
Exam Preparation

Category :
Exam Preparation
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 13:00
Description :
The IELTS qualification is an internationally recognised exam. It is the entry requirement for universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It is also widely accepted by many governments and international companies. As well as a stand-alone course, the school also offers IELTS preparation as part of their International Semester programmes.

Category :
Exam Preparation
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 15:30
Description :
20 lessons IELTS preparation + 8 lessons General English or English for University Studies per week. This IELTS preparation course will familiarise students with the different sections of the test and equip them with the necessary skills to take the exam.

Category :
Exam Preparation
Duration :
8-13 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 13:00
Description :
At St Giles, they want every student to reach their full potential and succeed in whatever they hope to achieve. That’s why they offer courses that assist students in preparing for a variety of internationally recognised English language exams. Over 1.5 million students take a Cambridge English exam each year. These exams are widely respected and are accepted by employers and educational institutions worldwide. At St Giles, they offer Cambridge Assessment English preparation courses for the B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency exams in the UK and Canada.

Category :
Exam Preparation
Duration :
8-13 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 15:30
Description :
The CEP qualification is an internationally recognised exam. It is the entry requirement for universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It is also widely accepted by many governments and international companies. As well as a stand-alone course, the school also offers CEP preparation as part of their International Semester programmes.
Business English

Category :
Business English
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 15:30
Description :
20 morning lessons of General English and 8 afternoon lessons of English for Business. The General English courses are designed to help students communicate successfully and confidently in real-life situations. Classes have a maximum of twelve students, to ensure that every student receives personal attention from their teacher. Although classes have a focus on speaking and listening, students have the chance to practise all four skills, helping them reach their full potential.
Work & Study

Category :
Work & Study
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Monday
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 15:30
Description :
General English in the morning and English for academic purposes in the afternoon. The course is designed to develop essential reading, writing and presentation skills which are required for academic life in the UK and aims at preparing students for the challenges of studying in a foreign languages and in a foreign culture. 20 lessons in General English in the morning and 8 lessons in English for Academic Purposes in the afternoon. The course is designed to develop essential reading, writing and presentation skills which are required for academic life in the UK and aims at preparing students for the challenges of studying in a foreign language and in a foreign culture. English for University Studies is a flexible course which will give you the key skills you will need for university life in the UK. It can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of an International Semester Course.
Private Lessons

Category :
Private Lessons
Duration :
-
Max Age:
years
Levels :
Start Date :
Time :
Description :

Category :
Private Lessons
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
16 years
Levels :
A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Day
Time :
Afternoon 13:45 - 16:45
Description :
General English One-to-One Courses Choose General English One-to-one lessons if you want to develop your skills in a short amount of time and benefit from lessons designed specifically for your needs and wants. You can choose how many lessons you would like each week. In the lessons, you can focus on developing your fluency, learn special vocabulary or prepare for an examination. General English One-to-one lessons are also ideal if you are a beginner and want to start on a date when the General English for Beginners Group course is not available. All centres except for London Central offer stand-alone courses of General English One-to-one lessons with 15 or 20 lessons per week. One-to-one lessons can also be combined with any group programme to maximise your progress and experience both a tailored programme and the dynamics of group lessons.

Category :
Private Lessons
Duration :
1-52 weeks
Min Age:
21 years
Levels :
A1,A2, B1,B2,C1,C2
Start Date :
Every Day
Time :
Morning : 9:00 - 13:00
Description :
Ideal for business professionals or mature and driven learners who want to improve their language skills as quickly and efficiently as possible. You can choose to study in specialised one-to-one sessions, where the lessons are tailor-made to meet your specific personal needs. It’s entirely up to you how many of these lessons you have per week and the teacher can, if you choose, focus on your specialised professional area. Alternatively, you can opt for small group sessions where classes will have a maximum of five students. Your lessons will take place in one of the dedicated Platinum Centres, which have comfortable modern classrooms and a Platinum Clubhouse for you to enjoy outside of class. On a Platinum course, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other professionals from all over the world.

Accommodation

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 22 Jun 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
16

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 22 Jun 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
16

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 22 Jun 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 22 Jun 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 22 Jun 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Ideal if you are looking for a more independent lifestyle and want to meet other students. Student Residences The student residences are well-located, close to the centres, saving you time travelling A choice of room types and meal options available Some residential accommodation is organised in partnership with external accommodation providers
Distance from school :
1 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Ideal if you are looking for a more independent lifestyle and want to meet other students. Student Residences The student residences are well-located, close to the centres, saving you time travelling A choice of room types and meal options available Some residential accommodation is organised in partnership with external accommodation providers
Distance from school :
1 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 22 Jun 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 22 Jun 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Check-in :
Sunday 10:00-23:00
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Ideal if you are looking for a more independent lifestyle and want to meet other students. Student Residences The student residences are well-located, close to the centres, saving you time travelling A choice of room types and meal options available Some residential accommodation is organised in partnership with external accommodation providers
Distance from school :
1 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 13:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Breakfast available at St Giles Café for GBP 37.50 per week. Mon to Fri 8:15 to 9:00. Chapter Highbury is located on Holloway Road, in a lively area and close to Emirates (Arsenal FC). This residence offers a great quality in a modern and relaxed living experience. Ideal if you are looking for a more independent lifestyle and want to meet other students.
Distance from school :
20 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Stay with English-speaking hosts in their home Choice of single or shared rooms, and a range of meal options Ideal if you want to practise your English naturally, or live in a more supportive environment Offers excellent value for money Special discounts available if you are studying for 24+ weeks
Distance from school :
60 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
Not available/Fully booked: 22 Jun 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
Check-in :
Sunday
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Breakfast available at St Giles Café for GBP 37.50 per week. Mon to Fri 8:15 to 9:00. Chapter Highbury is located on Holloway Road, in a lively area and close to Emirates (Arsenal FC). This residence offers a great quality in a modern and relaxed living experience. Ideal if you are looking for a more independent lifestyle and want to meet other students.
Distance from school :
20 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Ideal if you are looking for a more independent lifestyle and want to meet other students. Student Residences The student residences are well-located, close to the centres, saving you time travelling A choice of room types and meal options available Some residential accommodation is organised in partnership with external accommodation providers
Distance from school :
1 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 13:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Choose from a range of hotels and guesthouses within easy reach of the school. Ideal for business or executive clients. Guest Houses and Hotels Choose from a range of hotels and guesthouses within easy reach of the school centres Ideal for business or executive clients Benefit from specially negotiated St Giles rates
Distance from school :
3 minutes walking.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Choose from a range of hotels and guesthouses within easy reach of the school. Ideal for business or executive clients. Guest Houses and Hotels Choose from a range of hotels and guesthouses within easy reach of the school centres Ideal for business or executive clients Benefit from specially negotiated St Giles rates
Distance from school :
3 minutes by public transport.
Available dates :
NULL
Check-in :
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Choose from a range of hotels and guesthouses within easy reach of the school. Ideal for business or executive clients. Guest Houses and Hotels Choose from a range of hotels and guesthouses within easy reach of the school centres Ideal for business or executive clients Benefit from specially negotiated St Giles rates
Distance from school :
3 minutes walking.
Available dates :
All year
Check-in :
Sunday 15:00 or later
Check-out :
Sunday
Minimum Age :
19

Map

School location :
, Central London, London, UK, WC1B 5JX
UK

Price Panel

No. of students
Course
Weeks
Start date
Course Fee £ 0.00
Registration Fee £ 85
Accommodation
Accommodation fee £ 120.00
Airport transfer
Airport transfer fee £ 0.00
Total Fee £ 370.00
Course material not included