St. Giles Junior summer school in London
Description of St. Giles Junior summer school in London
Summer School is located in Bloomsbury, London's most prestigious area. It is a great place to spend a vacation. From the campus it will not be difficult to get to the most of the sights of the capital, neighboring cities.
The London school is sure to please independent teenagers. On the territory of University College London students are waited by the present university atmosphere, set of interesting entertaining programs and, certainly, fascinating lessons of English. At school, a communicative method of teaching is practiced, it allows you to communicate in English from the first day of classes.
What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies, and are there medical professionals on-site?
We have a designated medical team and facilities to handle emergencies. All staff members are trained in basic first aid, and we have protocols in place for contacting medical professionals and parents in case of an emergency.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in St. Giles Junior summer school in London
Short information about language program for children and adolescents, focused on single-minded and independent students.
About the course: the English course provides for the development of oral speech, the study of vocabulary, grammar, the practice of reading, listening. The general language program is combined with a sightseeing tour. On excursions, the students of the course perform simple and interesting tasks, improving their English skills in an informal atmosphere.
- Students age: 12 to 17 years old.
- Admission requirements: English - from beginner.
- The result of the studying: improving the skills of conversational English, acquaintance with the cultural characteristics of London.
- Class size: 15 people.
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes.
Cost of the program includes:
- Accommodation in a single residence;
- Meals 3 times a day;
- 25 lessons per week;
- Day trips;
- Sports and leisure activities in the evening.
Brief information about general English program for children and adults (separate education).
About the course: the medium-intensive course is aimed at single-minded children and adults. Studying is conducted in different language centers. In addition to the academic block, the program provides for 3 day entertainment activities and 1 visiting excursion per week. Studying takes place in the morning. The students have enough time for an independent family vacation in London.
- Students age: 8 - 15 years (for children), for adults - without restrictions.
- Requirements for enrollment: English - from beginner for children and elementary for adults.
- The result of the studying: the development of common language skills, familiarity with the sights of the British capital.
- Class size: 15 people (children), 12 people (adults).
- Lesson duration: 50 minutes.
Cost of the program includes:
- Family accommodation;
- Meals 3 times a day;
- 25 lessons per week;
- Day trips;
- Sports and entertainment activities in the lunch and evening.
General English Group
Group English lessons for beginners, designed for students over 16 years old. They are designed to help students communicate more effectively and confidently in typical everyday situations, improve speaking and listening skills, and replenish vocabulary.
On average, no more than 12 students study in groups, which makes it possible for everyone to get personal attention from the teacher. Courses start on Mondays, the duration of classes can vary from 1 to 24 weeks, the load varies from 16 to 23 hours per week, one lesson lasts 50 minutes.
Studying in a group allows you to establish an interethnic and intercultural dialogue with students from all over the world, and a moderate load provides an opportunity for self-study at home, walks, excursions or parallel individual lessons.
Requirements
- Age: 16+
- Level: A1
- Dates: every Monday.
Basic Beginner Course
The Basic Beginner Course is a structured program of 2 to 4 weeks, ideal for students with little to no language proficiency. Allows you to learn basic language skills, become more self-confident, master basic grammar and acquire the necessary vocabulary, listening and speaking skills.
Students have two options:
- 20 morning group lessons of 50 minutes, with 5-8 students in a group;
- 20 morning group lessons combined with 5 individual lessons.
One-to-one lessons are the most convenient and flexible option that allows you to adapt the learning process to the individual needs of each student; During private lessons, students can focus on personal priorities, agreeing in advance with the teacher on the most convenient format.
This is an excellent solution for students learning and applying everyday English during short trips to the UK, a kind of familiarity with the language before moving on to longer and more thorough study programs.
Requirements
- Age: 16+
- Level: Pre-A1
- Dates: 3 January, 6 March, 11 April, 29 May, 3 July, 11 September, 30 October.
International Semester Courses
1-semester international courses for students seeking to fully immerse themselves in British life by learning English for half a year or longer. Students can not only improve their level of English, but also prepare for international standard language exams with the help of additional modules.
The duration of the course is fixed: 6 or 9 months. You can start classes every week on Mondays. Two options are available:
- An intensive program with 28 lessons of 50 minutes per week, which will ensure maximum progress and achieve results in a short time;
- A basic program designed for 20 morning lessons per week or afternoon, which leaves time for personal leisure, exploring the country, and additional classes.
The program is based on basic English classes; Additionally, students can take pre-exam preparation or take one of the English Plus modules (business English or other options).
Requirements
- Age: 16+
- Level: A1+ - C2
- Dates: every Monday.
IELTS Preparation
Courses to prepare for the international standardized IELTS exams - mandatory for admission to bachelor's or master's programs at universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand; Also, the results of the exam can be accepted in universities in the USA, Canada and other countries of the world, are respected by international employers.
Classes start on Mondays, the minimum duration of the course is 4 weeks or more.
Two options are available:
- 20 morning or afternoon sessions lasting 50 minutes;
- 20 morning classes and 8 afternoon classes of General or Academic English.
The program is aimed at expanding students' abilities to perceive and use academic vocabulary, grammatical structures, replenish vocabulary and develop communication skills.
After completing the program, students:
- Will be ready to take the international IELTS exam;
- Gain self-study skills;
- They will improve the level of English and begin to speak it more confidently.
Requirements
- Age: 16+
- Level: B1+
- Dates: every Monday.
Platinum English Courses
The courses are addressed to professionals, managers and students of mature age who want to improve their language skills and competencies in a short time. The course programs are designed with the needs of adult students in mind and allow you to make rapid progress.
Classes are held in compact groups of up to 5 people, which allows you to pay maximum attention to students. Students in need of specialized experience can opt for one-on-one Platinum classes or a combined option.
Several intensity options are available: 15, 20, 25, 30 or 35 sessions per week of 50 minutes each.
Programs include components such as:
- meetings and communication strategies;
- internal and external presentations;
- understanding cultural differences;
- negotiation;
- telephone conversations;
- Written business communication.
As part of the general course, specialized industry classes are available, offered in the format of individual lessons or a closed part of a group course, in areas such as:
- jurisprudence
- finance
- medicine and pharmacology,
- Military
- journalism
- personnel
- oil and gas,
- aviation
- secretaries and administrative staff.
Requirements
- Age: 21+
- Level: A1+
- Dates: every Monday.
General English plus English for Business
The course is for students interested in improving their English language proficiency and developing practical use skills in a business and business environment. The program includes 20 morning lessons of General English and 8-day lessons of Business English with a course duration of 2 to 12 weeks.
Among the topics studied are the organization of meetings and negotiations, the use of telephone and e-mail correspondence for business purposes, the preparation of presentations and business reports. Additionally, students can prepare for the exam for the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC).
It can be combined with International Semester Courses.
After completing the training, students will be able to communicate more confidently with business partners, both in person and with the help of telecommunication technologies, learn how to make presentations in English, and begin to speak more accurately and fluently.
Requirements
- Age: 16+
- Level: B1+, B2+
- Dates: every Monday.
Academic English
Academic English is a flexible program through which students will acquire the skills necessary for a successful student at one of the British universities. Can be part of International Semester Courses.
Consists of 28 lessons weekly: 20 lessons of General English in the morning and 8 afternoon lessons of Academic English in the afternoon. The minimum training period is 4 weeks, the maximum is 12.
Along with improving the level of English, the course is designed to help students achieve success while studying at the university, to acquaint them with aspects of foreign academic culture. In addition, course participants will learn how to optimize the study load, acquire academic writing skills and learn how to make presentations.
Academic English classes can also be combined with IELTS preparation or a Cambridge exam preparation course.
Requirements
- Age: 16+
- Level: B1+
- Dates: every Monday.
Cambridge English Preparation
A course to prepare for Cambridge Assessment English, an international English language proficiency exam that allows you to enter British, Australian, New Zealand and Irish universities, as well as thousands of universities around the world.
The program includes 28 lessons per week, of which 20 are preparatory and 8 lessons of general or academic English. Before the start of classes, an entrance test is conducted.
There are 3 programs offered to prepare for the B2, C1, and C2 exams, respectively.
- B2 First
It is aimed at mastering the English language at an intermediate-upper intermediate level. Upon completion, students will be able to take an international exam (for a fee). Classes include lessons in various fields, from grammar and writing to speaking and listening. An important component is integration lessons, during which students combine the acquired vocabulary and acquired grammatical, lexical and conversational skills.
- C1 Advanced
Designed to help advanced students demonstrate individual study skills and pass international exams. Along with the basic set of skills, students will learn how to analyze a literary text and gain skills in the field of business and official correspondence.
- C2 Proficiency
The course is for students with an advanced level of English proficiency. After completing it, students will be ready to take the internationally recognized CPE exam. The program includes a general set of vocabulary, grammar, development of writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.
Requirements
- Age: 16+
- Level: variable.
Date
- B2 First: 10 March, 6 June, 27 July, 9 December;
- C1 Advanced: March 11, June 7, December 9.
- C2 Proficiency: March 4, November 30.
An additional fee is charged for passing exams.
Platinum Combination Courses
Individual language programs in the most comfortable and adapted to the needs of a professional business environment, which will allow you to develop skills with maximum efficiency and intensity.
Compact groups of up to 5 students are combined with individual lessons 5 or more times a week.
Programs can be accompanied by special specialized classes in an individual format:
- jurisprudence
- business
- finance
- pharmacology
- medicine
- Veterinary
- Military
- journalism
- human resources,
- aviation
- oil and gas.
After completing the course, students will not only speak more confidently and fluently, expand their vocabulary and improve their reading, writing and listening skills, deepen their understanding of the grammatical and syntactic structure of the English language, but also achieve the individual goals set during the questionnaire before the start of training.
Requirements
Age: 16+
Level: B1+
Dates: every Monday
Requirements
- Age: 21+
- Level: A1+
- Dates: every Monday.
Teachers of English (TEC)
Advanced training courses for English teachers who are not native speakers and want to expand or modernize their professional competencies, teaching methodology, improve English language skills.
Aspects of teaching methodology and methods are included in the programs. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate "Teacher of English Language Courses".
The courses are highly flexible and adaptable, including modules on language development, various teaching and class management methods, lesson planning, as well as practical exercises.
Requirements
- Age: 21+
- Level: B2+.
Cambridge CELTA (full-time)
CELTA (Cambridge Certificate of Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages) training courses, a certificate recognized by thousands of employers around the world and the British Council, open up new opportunities for teachers and provide valuable skills that will allow them to open a new page in their professional career in 4 weeks of intensive training.
Upon admission, applicants undergo an interview and a test to determine the level of English proficiency. The courses do not require teaching experience, but applicants are required to speak English and have a higher education (or a complete completed secondary education).
The program is rigidly structured and focused on pedagogical practice, gives students professional competencies, the confidence necessary to work in their specialty, and valuable practical skills.
The courses include a minimum of 120 hours of lectures and additional time for self-study. The program includes daily teaching practice from the second day of classes and four written assignments to track progress.
Requirements
- Age: 18+
- Level: C1+
- Dates: March 6, June 5, September 4, November 20.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Students of Summer School are offered accommodation in a residence and a hotel. The second option is relevant for participants of family programs. The hotel is within walking distance from the academic building.
The residence offers students single rooms with shared bathroom (1 for 6 people). There are also in joint use a kitchen, a rest room, a laundry.
The residence and the hotel provide access to the Internet.
Meals for the summer school students are provided for a three-time a day.
Subjects and sports
Activities St. Giles Junior summer school in London
The extracurricular program of Summer School in London includes sports, creative, entertainment blocks. In the afternoon, various electives are offered for students. Evening program is presented by:
- Shows;
- Discos;
- Barbecue parties;
- And other events.
Excursion holidays for students are also organized by competent school specialists. Each course program includes a minimum of 4 excursions. Two of them are designed for half a day, two - for the whole day. During the excursions, students are given the opportunity to get to know the amazing London, to get acquainted with the sights of the university towns of the country, Windsor Castle, to admire the wonderful views during the Thames cruise.
Daily routine
A typical schedule for summer school is as follows: English lessons (usually before 13:00), daytime sports, recreational activities, evening program.
Advantages
- Studying in London's St. Giles Junior summer is the opportunity to fully immerse in the British cultural, linguistic, university environment;
- The school offers programs for children and adults. Family courses allow schoolchildren and parents to study together, stimulate communication in English at home, which greatly accelerates language progress;
- The convenient location in London provides the opportunity to combine studying with tourism;
- Each school program includes professional guided tours. The programs allow students to get to know one of the most interesting cities in the world.
Facilities and equipment at St. Giles Junior summer school in London
The campus is a part of the picturesque center of London. The school is surrounded by a park zone. The campus consists of:
- An educational building with modern classrooms and a computer classroom;
- A library;
- A residence;
- A developed sports infrastructure;
- A dining room.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Accompanying children;
- Transfers;
- Flight tickets;
- Supervision;
- Visa services and fees;
- Insurance.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 80 GBP
- Deposit for a course/programme 100 GBP
- One way transfer - Gatwick 100 GBP
- One way transfer - Heathrow 80 GBP
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
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