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St Giles InternationalEastbourne, England UK

From 265£ per week
What we like about the school
  • School building is surrounded by award winning gardens and patios for relaxing outside.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
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Location: St Giles International Eastbourne is located in the coastal resort town of Eastbourne, on the southeast coast of England. Housed within a stand-alone building with a surrounding garden, St Giles Eastbourne is within walking distance of the town centre and several shops, eateries, supermarkets and local attractions. The school is within 200m of the Western Lawns garden area and is only a short 15-minute walk from the Eastbourne Pier and Beach. With Brighton only a 30-minute journey away and London a 90-minute trip via public transport, students of ST Giles Eastbourne have excellent links to public transport and Eastbourne's neighbouring cities.

School facilities: The school has excellent facilities for students of various needs, for all levels of study. These facilities include an onsite cafeteria and dining area, a garden terrace, a student bookshop, free after-class access to language learning software, a library, a computer lab and free WIFI. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating, and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Additional information: St Giles International Eastbourne is an examination centre for the Cambridge FCE and CAE exams.

School chain: St Giles Schools Languages Ltd has numerous schools worldwide, offering junior, adult and senior students, quality English tuition and student care for over 65 years.

Originating from Soho, London, St Giles now has schools in England, Canada and the USA.

St Giles schools are fully regulated and accredited by the British Council in the UK and Language Canada in Canada. They are also members of EnglishUK.
  • The language school St Giles International was founded in Eastbourne, England UK in 1955.
  • Legal name / parent company: St Giles Schools Languages Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: 596651
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Business
Exam Preparation
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by St Giles International

Comments about courses

Airport Transfers:

London Heathrow GBP 150 each way
London City GBP 160 each way

London Gatwick GBP 120 each way

Stansted and Luton GBP 195 each way.

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25-50 £ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 71 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
Note: All courses offered by St Giles International, Eastbourne can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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St Giles International

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEAQUALSEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at St Giles International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 22
    Number of public PC workstations: 6
    Free parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Additional comment about facilities of school

Street parking depending on availability

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Top student nationalities

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
37 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Job Club: CVs, Interviews & Tips, Board games, Debate Club, Art Gallery, Conversation Club, and more

Adults - Paid activities

Old Town Walk: Eastbourne History & Coffee, trampoline park, laser tag, painting classes, and more.

Junior - Free activities

Board games, Debate Club, Art Gallery, Conversation Club, and more

Junior - Paid activities

Mini golf, baking classes, trampoline park, laser tag, painting classes, and more.

Accommodation

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13 Silverdale Road - BN20 7AJ Eastbourne
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Questions and answers about St Giles International

  • Lunch in the canteen can be added for an extra charge.
    Katie Wash, Principal from St. Giles Eastbourne - May 19, 2023

FAQ about St Giles International,

  • English courses at St Giles International start at 265 £ for General English Course 20 - Afternoon course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Standard Homestay (14-17 years) is the most popular among all our clients of St Giles
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at St Giles varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 15) to 12 students (General English Course 28 )
  • 100% of teachers at St Giles International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at St Giles International comes from Switzerland with a 24% representation, followed by students from Italy (16%) and Turkey (8%).
  • St Giles International offers courses from 14 years (General English Junior Course, 28 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 16 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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