St Giles International Junior CentreCanterbury, England UK
The King's School, St Augustine’s Monastery Street - CT1 1NN Canterbury - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Garden terrace.
- Student bookshop.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
Location: St Giles International Junior Centre is located in the historic English city of Canterbury, in southeast England. The summer programme is housed within the King's School in Canterbury, dating back to 597 AD, and on the grounds of the renowned Canterbury Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Students are invited to embrace the language and culture of these historic surroundings whilst taking part in an unforgettable programme.
School facilities The school boasts excellent facilities which include a cafeteria, computer lab, lounge area, extensive surrounding gardens, a basketball court, and library. Students on the programme also use the nearby sports centre which has an indoor swimming pool, a gym, tennis and squash courts, and outdoor playing fields.
Accommodation: Students on the residential programme are housed on campus in single or shared rooms on a full-board meal programme. Meals are taken on-site when on campus and on excursion days, a packed lunch is provided.
Excursions: Students on the programme participate in amazing excursion options which can include outings to London, Legoland, and BeWILDerwood, behind the scenes visits to famous football stadiums in the region, and to WB Studio where the Harry Potter films were made, or a trip to Shrek’s Adventure.
Getting there: Airport transfers from London's major airports are available for a fee. The Canterbury West Railway Station is within a 10-minute walk of St Giles International Junior Centre Canterbury's front doors.
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 in Soho, London, St Giles now has schools in England, Canada and the US. 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.
English Courses
General Language
Junior Residential Camp (8 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
50 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
from
1406£ / week
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 1406 | 2812 | 4218 | 5624 | 7030 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1773 | 3546 | 5319 | 7091 | 8864 |
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Starting dates 2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
Optional extras:
- Fencing 5 hours coaching per week: GBP 175 per week.
- Tennis 5 hours coaching per week: GBP 154 per week.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Minimum required student age
8 years
Age range: 8 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Junior Day Camp (8 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
50 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
from
843£ / week
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 843 | 1686 | 2529 | 3372 | 4215 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1036 | 2072 | 3107 | 4143 | 5178 |
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Starting dates 2025: 06 Jul 2025, 13 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025
The General English lessons are designed to focus on building communication skills and confidence in using English inside and outside the classroom.
Lessons run on Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday. Activities run in the afternoons and evenings. Thursdays and Sundays are for excursions.
Optional extras:
- Fencing 5 hours coaching per week: GBP 175 per week.
- Tennis 5 hours coaching per week: GBP 154 per week.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
Minimum required student age
8 years
Age range: 8 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
Student comments about "Junior Day Camp" at St Giles International Junior Centre
Ilvie
"Many students of one nationality who spoke their language among themselves. "
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for St Giles International Junior Centre include
- 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
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Student opinions about St Giles International Junior Centre, Canterbury
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Ilvie
9 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Super organised. Super communication. Very nice people. Lots of great activities in the afternoon. For children of this age a safe thing to do, with signing in and out.”
“Very little language teaching. Surely it goes better when the children are also accommodated there.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Many students of one nationality who spoke their language among themselves.
Course: Junior Day Camp - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jul. 2022 by Ilvie Buckebrede
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
St Giles International Junior Centre
Accreditations and Quality seals
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)
Student gender mix
48% male / 52% 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 Junior Centre and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1955
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Printer for student use
Basketball court
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 13
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 12% |
| Spain | 7% |
| Japan | 6% |
| Germany | 5% |
| Turkey | 3% |
| Switzerland | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 65% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 150
Minimum age of students
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 14 years
Information for all courses offered by St Giles International Junior Centre
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Unaccompanied Minor (UM) fee: GBP 58 per single journey.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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
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.
Airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
121 £ one way
242 £ return (both ways)
242 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
110 £ one way
220 £ return (both ways)
220 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Canterbury and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Canterbury page. For flight comparisons to Canterbury, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Canterbury Juniors 2025 Timetable
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
No courses for adults available.
Adults - Paid activities
No courses for adults available.
Junior - Free activities
St Giles Mini Olympics, Outdoor Cinema Club, Chillout Night, Paint Ball, Archery and Falconry Display, various sports activities, arts & crafts, and more.
Junior - Paid activities
Activities generally covered by course cost.
FAQ about St Giles International Junior Centre, Canterbury
- What is the best price for a course at St Giles International Junior Centre, Canterbury?English courses at St Giles International Junior Centre start at 843 £ for Junior Day Camp course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- Is airport pickup offered by St Giles International Junior Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (121 £), London Gatwick Airport (110 £)
- Which countries are students of St Giles International Junior Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at St Giles International Junior Centre comes from Italy with a 12% representation, followed by students from Spain (7%) and Russia (7%).
Terms of St Giles International Junior Centre
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
St Giles Schools Languages Ltd | Tax registration ID: 596651
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
No
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.
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The General English lessons are designed to focus on building communication skills and confidence in using English inside and outside the classroom.
It includes 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week.