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St Giles International Cambridge, England UK

From 279£ per week
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of St Giles International , Cambridge
Ranked #19 of 25 English schools in Cambridge
School
Location of the school
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Facilities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Close to the train station
  • Garden terrace with ping-pong table.
  • Student bookshop.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Close to the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and the city centre. Located near the Cambridge train station which is ideal to travel in the UK.
  • The language school St Giles International was founded in Cambridge, 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

Information for all courses offered by St Giles International

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 76 £. 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
Note: All courses offered by St Giles International , Cambridge 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 councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
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
49% male / 51% 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
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 8
    Number of public PC workstations: 1

Additional comment about facilities of school

School recommends using public transport or walking if possible, as Cambridge is challenging to park in.

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 17 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
170 £ one way
340 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
180 £ one way
360 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
100 £ one way
200 £ return (both ways)
More information about airports around Cambridge and how to get from the airport to Cambridge on your own here on our Cambridge page.

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 £
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
Football (soccer)
Music
Swimming
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Table Top War Games, Afternoon Sports, Cambridgeshire County Day, Visit to King’s College, and more.

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling, Portuguese Night, Fitzwilliam Museum, London to Cambridge Bike Ride, Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, Strawberry Fair, and more.

Junior - Free activities

Table Top War Games, Afternoon Sports, Cambridgeshire County Day, Visit to King’s College, and more.

Junior - Paid activities

Bowling, Portuguese Night, Fitzwilliam Museum, London to Cambridge Bike Ride, Cambridge Shakespeare Festival, Strawberry Fair, and more.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Social Calendar Cambridge
Social Calendar Cambridge

Accommodation

Student opinions about St Giles International , Cambridge

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
Good teachers. They are good professionals. Very supportive with students
Disliked
For adults business English perhaps summer is not the best moment. Majority of students were teenagers in August this year, so sometimes I missed a little to be in a more mature environment. Some students are teenagers not willing in reality to be there, parents inscribe them, but they do not have much interest in learning and they waste much of the class time with the mobile phone, This is not a 100% fault of the school, but perhaps a good rule would be to leave phones out of the class for teenagers or a mandatory rule to put it in flight mode or at least to control a little those immature students especially when sharing the class with adults really interested in learning and take the most of this time at school. Or even better to create more homogeneous groups, not only taking into account the level but also the age. As a consequence most of the students are teenagers, activities are more focused on them. For adults there is no options.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: It was OK, but I think for English for business, 12 people per class is too much, maximum should be 6 people, in 1.5h there is little chance to speak enough and have good conversations
Course: General English plus English for Business 28 - 2 weeks
29. Aug. 2023

Map  

52 Bateman Street - CB2 1LR Cambridge
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Questions and answers about St Giles International

  • The Family Day Package Plus offered by St Giles includes lessons, activities, excursions, and lunch.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 05, 2023

FAQ about St Giles International ,

  • No, you will have lessons in different groups but the guardian attends all activities with the children.
    Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 10, 2023
  • For most courses at St Giles International, Cambridge, the maximum number of students is 12.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
  • The school St Giles International, Cambridge offers a range of activities organized throughout the year. It could be some sport or some cultural visits, etc. Most of them are for free, but some will have a fee. You will find a sample of the social calendar of the school in our Brochure section.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
  • Yes, the school does have a nice and spacious cafeteria inside the building. You can see some pictures in our photos/videos section on the school profile.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2023
  • 100% of teachers at St Giles International hold a university degree.
  • St Giles International offers courses from 14 years (General English Junior Course, 28 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 17 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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