St Giles School organizes English courses in England for kids and teenagers at the age of 10 to 18 years. Summer language camps create the opportunity to improve your English skills as well as to rest. Free time is organized by the school's staff.

English courses for kids are  organized in:
- Southampton (south coast) - 12 - 17 years
- Kingston (near London) - 14 - 18 years
- Nottingham (central England) - 10 - 17 years
- Canterbury (south east England) - 10 - 17 years
- Oxford (central England) - 14 - 17 years

Southampton

Southampton is famous for its sea heritage. This is the place where Titanic was built and also today line ships and luxurious yachts can be seen at the coast of Southampton. 
In the free time the students can go shopping in the West Quay shopping centre, the biggest shopping centre in the south of England, and many recreation centres offer bowling, cinemas, theatres or swimming pools.
Southampton is situated near London, so it is very easy to get to Southampton from the airports in London. There are also bigger cities such as Winchester, Bournemouth, Brighton and The New Forest near Southampton.

School Campus
Learning, accommodation meals sports and cultural activities take place on the campus of Southampton Solent University. Such location in the centre of the city means that the students may walk and visit many interesting places.
University buildings have a café, spacious classrooms, big gyms, a cinema. Closed discos and games and plays are organized for the participants of the course in the nearby club.

Accommodation 
All students live in single room with own bathroom. Students' residence is on the other side of the park, few minutes walk from the main building of the school. Residence has a common room with TV, billiard table, coffee, tea. Laundry is available. Staff St Giles School takes care of the students all the time, residence also has its own security employees.

English Course
English course comprises 20 classes per week in international groups to 15 people. Every lesson lasts 50 minutes. On the first day of the course students write competence test which is the basis to place the student in the proper group on one of 6 levels (from beginner to advanced). In the end of the course all participants get the certificate of the completion of the course.

After-classes activities
Programme comprises one whole-day trip and one half-day trip per week. Whole-day trip may be to London, Brighton, Bath, Isle of Wright. Half - day trips may be to: Winchester, The New Forest, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Stonehenge.

In the afternoons and evenings time for students is organized. There are sports activities (football, volleyball, basketball) as well as games and plays (movie shows, discos, bowling). In the afternoon students will also visit interesting places in Southampton.

Kingston

Kingston is situated at Thames 20 km from the centre of London. There are many picturesque historic buildings in Kingston. The students' residence is located 5 minutes from the centre full of shops, cafés and restaurants. It is very easy to get to the centre of London, there are also many tourist attractions such as: Hampton Court, Windsor castle and Thorpe Amusement Park. Brighton and Oxford are only 1 hour journey by bus. Kingston has very good connections with the airports, only 30 minutes from Heathrow and 40 minutes from Gatwick. 

School Campus
Learning, accommodation, meals, sports and cultural activities take place on the Campus of Kingston University. Students' residence Kingston Bridge House is located 5 minutes from the centre of Kingston and 20 minutes from the main buildings of the university. Such location in the city centre means that the students can walk to many tourist attractions and to the river.
There are: a modern cafeteria, spacious classrooms and a cinema on the campus. Closed discos as well as games and plays are organized for the participants of the course in the nearby Students' Union Building club.

Accommodation

Students in Kingston live in single rooms in a modern residence near Thames opposite a big park. There are drink and snacks distributors  and a laundry in the residence. Staff of St Giles School takes care of the students all the time, residence also has its own security employees.

After-classes activities
Programme comprises one whole-day and one half-day trip per week. Whole-day trip may be to: central London, Cambridge, Oxford, Brighton, Thorpe Amusement Park and Bath. Half -day trip may be to: Windsor castle, Hampton Court, Richmond Park, it may be also a cruise on Thames or visiting other attractions in London. In the afternoons and evenings time is organized for the students. Sports activities (football, volleyball, basketball) as well as games and plays (movie shows, discos, bowling) are planned.

Nottingham

Nottingham is best known as the home town of Robin Hood. It is a very lively town, full of tourist attractions, situated near York, Birmingham and Cambridge. There is a historic Warwick castle and holiday centre at the seaside - Skegness two hours from the town.
There is also big shopping centre, you can get to historic city centre from Nottingham East Midlands Airport in 30 minutes, or in 2 hours from the airport in London.

School Campus
Learning, accommodation, meals, sports and cultural activities take place on the closed campus, perfect for young participants of the course. The campus is surrounded by the park and is situated on the suburbs.
There are: a modern cafeteria, spacious classrooms, a big common room where movie shows can be organized, drink and snack distributors and a laundry. Closed discos, games and plays are organized for the participants of the course. Near the residence there is also a swimming pool, tennis courts, a gym and a football pitch.

Accommodation
Students in Nottingham live in single or double rooms in a modern students' residence. Students eat and have classes in the same building. Staff of St Giles school takes care of the students all the time, residence also has its own security employees. School always tries to locate its students according to their wishes, but single rooms are not always available.

English Course
Course comprises 20 classes per week in international groups up to 15 people. Every lesson lasts 50 minutes. On the first day the students write competence test which is the basis to place the student in the proper group on one of 6 levels (from beginner to advanced). In the end of the course all participants get the certificate of the completion of the course.

After-classes activities
There is one whole-day and one half-day trip during the course. Whole-day trip may be to: London, Cambridge, Warwick castle, York and Cadburys chocolate factories. Half-day trip may be to: Belvoir castle, Chatsworth House, Sherwood or The Heights of Abraham in Matlock. In the afternoon after-classes activities take place on the campus: football, volleyball, tennis, basketball and other activities - movie shows, discos, swimming, bowling, ice skating. Students visit Nottingham castle and learn more about Robin Hood.

Canterbury

One of the world’s oldest Public Schools, our King’s School campus is located in the secure precincts of the world famous Canterbury Cathedral, in the centre of the ancient city of Canterbury.

School Campus
The School’s sports facilities – including swimming pool, gym, playing fields – are just a short walk from the residences and world class teaching facilities, 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 younger learners or those going abroad for the first time.

Accommodation
Stay in one of our well-located Student Residences. Choice of from single rooms, with private or shared bathrooms, with a range of meal options. Ideal if you are looking for a more independent lifestyle and want to meet other students. Good locations, close to the colleges, saving you time in travelling.

After-classes activitie
One full day and one half-day excursion per week. Full day excursions include London Sightseeing, Cambridge, Stonehenge, Brighton. Half-day excursions include Windsor Castle, historic Hastings and Dover, Leeds Castle.
Full afternoon and evening activity programme is organised; including a choice of sports (swimming, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, football) as well as other activities including movie nights, drum workshops, karaoke night, student discos, bowling and many more.

Oxford

St Giles Oxford is based at Oxford Brookes University, Headington Hill Campus, making this an ideal choice for students looking for the classical Oxford experience.

School Campus
Located a short walk from the Oxford town centre, the campus is held to be one of the UK’s leading modern campuses, offering the highest standards of accommodation, leisure and teaching facilities.
This is a safe, self-contained and leafy campus, with plenty of green outdoor space to relax and enjoy our social programme. The modern teaching, student houses, and leisure/dining facilities are all within easy walking distance of each other.

Accommodation
Within walking distance of the heart of Oxford. Set in beautiful parkland, with modern teaching and leisure facilities. High quality single en-suite rooms. The classical Oxford Experience

After-classes activitie
One full day and one half-day excursion per week. Full day excursions include London Sightseeing, Cambridge, Bath, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Bournemouth.
Half-day excursions include Windsor, Blenheim Palace, and Oxford Colleges and Museums.
Full afternoon and evening activity programme is organised, including a choice of sports (swimming, basketball, volleyball, football) as well as other activities including movie nights, karaoke night, student discos, bowling, talent shows and many more.

New York

St Giles New York is based on the Queen’s College Campus of the City University of New York.

School Campus
Located on a tree-lined, 77-acre campus with grassy open spaces, Queens College has a traditional quad and a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline, which is only 30 minutes away. Top class sporting and recreational facilities are available on campus, including indoor sports hall, athletic tracks and swimming pool, along with a range of modern cafes, outdoor dining, and attractive communal recreational areas.

Accommodation
High quality shared rooms in newly built residence. Set in beautiful suburban university campus, within easy reach of Manhattan. Ideal for more independant learners looking for the New York City experience.

After-classes activitie
One full day and one half-day excursion per week.
Full day excursions include visits to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, American Natural History Museum, Times Square and Broadway, Lincoln Centre theatre performance, and more.
Half-day excursions include visits to the Rockefeller Centre, Radio City Music Hall, Central Park and 5th Avenue, the Empire State Building, a NY Baseball Game and more.
Full afternoon and evening activity programme is available, including a choice of sports (swimming, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, football) as well as other activities including movie nights, Las Vegas Night, shopping, karaoke night, student discos, bowling, cycling and much more.

PRICES OF ENGLISH COURSES 2010

Kingston: 14-18 years
655 GBP/ week from 4 June to 15 August
Accommodation in single rooms in student residence.

Nottingham: 10-17 years
625 GBP/ week from 27 June to 8 August
Accommodation in single rooms in student residence.

Southampton: 12-17 years
590 GBP/ week from 5 July - to 16 August
Accommodation in single rooms in student residence.

Oxford: 14-17 years
765 GBP/ week from 27June to 8 August 
Accommodation in single rooms in student residence.

Canterbury: 13-17 years
775 GBP/ week from 11 July - to 15 August
Accommodation in single rooms in student residence.

New York: 14-17 years
1295 USD/ week from 27 June - to 8 August
Accommodation in single rooms in student residence.

Price includes:
 20 lessons of English per week
 accommodation in students' houses
 full board
 1 whole-day trip per week
 1 half-day trip per week
 after-classes activities in the afternoon and evening*
 care all the time
 bag for the books
 handbook
 competence test on the first day of the course
 certificate of the completion of the course

*some optional activities are additionally paid, e.g. renting mountain bikes or optional additional trips.

Transfer from the airport

Kingston

Nottingham

Southampton