JUNIOR & FAMILY COURSES 2026
FOR STUDENTS AGED 5-17
STUDY IN SAFETY WITH ST GILES
SAFEGUARDING AT OUR JUNIOR SUMMER CENTRES
Our schools have a family feel and from day one, we make sure that all students are making friends and becoming part of the St Giles Juniors team!
Our caring staff live on site with our students so as to ensure that everyone is safe, well and happy.
Children and parents are given 24 hour phone number so they can receive immediate assistance when required.
Students are supervised 24/7, with free time offered to students (13+) who have parental consent. This is at set times, in groups of 3.
We have strict safeguarding measures in place to keep all students safe and well.
We have regular roll calls throughout the day to ensure all students are present and safe.
YOUR LESSONS
20 lessons per week of General English designed to focus on building communication skills and confidence in using English inside and outside the classroom.
YOUR TEACHERS:
St Giles teachers use a communicative approach to engage students and help them learn effectively
We employ a range of English language teachers who are committed to providing enjoyable and beneficial language lessons
We will ensure that all our students leave our course feeling more confident, able to speak to an audience and with a wider range of vocabulary and functional language
WORKBOOKS:
During their stay, students create a workbook that stands as a portfolio of their work to show their family and friends. It includes accomplishments of the week, their targets reached, work based on their excursions and records of language learned.
THEME OF THE WEEK:
Every week our lessons and activities programme are based around a theme, such as Food, Global Culture, Science and the Environment
Students learn useful language and skills, which they can then use in their end of week project, with their fellow students from a whole range of countries
Students present their projects at the end of each week, which can be in the form of a film, a presentation, a drawing, a song and much more
GRADUATION:
At the end of their course, students enjoy a ceremony to celebrate completion of their programmes. They receive a certificate showing their level of English, length of stay and a full report provided by their teachers.
ENGLISH PLUS: SPECIALISED COURSE OPTIONS
We offer a wide range of English Plus sport and language options, which take place over 5 hours per week in the afternoons. Students can choose these
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
The below language options are available at most centres at no extra cost.
University Studies Taster - get a taste of life at a British University
Exam Skills - learn about the skills needed for exams such as FCE, CAE, IELTS, and TOEFL
Performing Arts - explore the language of drama, theatre and dance
Speaking & Writing - practise productive skills, such as creative writing, public speaking and scriptwriting
SPORT OPTIONS IN CANTERBURY
The below sport options are available for an additional fee per week. Lessons are with qualified coaches and all sporting equipment and safety materials are included.
SUMMER OF A LIFETIME
Every St Giles Summer Course is full of fun activities, excursions, visits to local attractions, all carefully designed to help students explore the UK while improving their English.
YOUR ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS
Afternoon activities including sports and games
Afternoon excursions to fantastic local attractions
Full day trips for amazing experiences across the UK
Memorable excursions on our specialised courses
ST GILES SCHOOL OF ENGLISH AND WIZARDY
LOCATIONS
OXFORD
The historic city of Oxford offers the perfect setting to explore the Wizarding World. Our Oxford centre is based on the beautiful, green and modern campus of Oxford Brookes University. Students will get the opportunity to discover famous filming spots during their week with us.
Course start date: August 2 - August 9 2026
Course length: 1 week
Day only* (price per week): £734
Full Package** (price per week): £1291
*Day only package includes: lessons, activities & excursions, meals & insurance
**Full package includes: residence accommodation, lessons, learning materials, activities & excursions, all meals and insurance
THE PROGRAMME WILL INCLUDE
20 morning lessons of General English
5 afternoon activities including Harry Potter themed activities
1 full-day excursion to Harry Potter Studio
Guided Tour of Harry Potter filming locations in Oxford
YOUR WINTER COURSES
NEW COURSES FOR 2026!
These courses are suitable for students aged 12-17.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR WINTER PACKAGE?
20 lessons per week (50 minutes per lesson)
All meals, with plenty of variety. Special diets and requirements can be catered for upon request
A variety of fun afternoon, evening and weekend activities and excursions
All learning materials, end of course certificate and full report
Homestay or Hotel accommodation. Transport to school included where applicable.
Close supervision and a 24-hour emergency telephone number
Travel and medical insurance
BRIGHTON AT ST GILES
BRIGHTON
For students aged 12-17
Right in the heart of Brighton city centre
A traditional homestay experience or stay in a seafront hotel
Wide range of activities for everyone!
WHY WE LOVE ST GILES JUNIORS BRIGHTON
Experience a more independent feel with homestay or hotel residence
Includes transfer from homestay to the school
VIEW OUR FACTSHEET & SOCIAL PROGRAMME CALENDAR ONLINE Brighton
My week at St Giles Brighton Winter Course
A fun packed social programme that includes full day trips to London and Hampton Court Palace SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Breakfast at the homestay 8:30 - 12.00 General English lessons
Arrive in Brighton!
London Day Trip 12:05-12:50 Lunch Brighton GraffitiTour English Plus / Sports Booth Natural History Museum Hado AR Sports Samba Drumming 18.00 Dinner
Cinema Night Create Your Vision Board Weird Science Experiments
Sample timetables are subject to change and provided as a guide only.
Exhibition Night Board Game and Chill out Night
Ceremony
NATIONALITY MIX
DUE TO THIS BEING A NEW PROGRAMME, WE DO NOT HAVE ANY NATIONALITY MIX DATA.
SUNDAY 11 JANUARY - SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2026
LONDON AT
CHESSINGTON AZTECA HOTEL
For students aged 12-17
Only 30 mins train from Central London
Themed hotel with indoor heated pool in Chessington right next to the safari zoo
Wide range of activities for everyone!
WHY WE LOVE ST GILES JUNIORS LONDON
24/7 supervision from St Giles Staff
All ammenities can be found onsite at the hotel
A fun packed social programme that includes trips to sites around London, such as Madame Tussauds.
My week at St Giles London Winter Course
London
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast at the homestay 9:00 - 13.00 General English lessons
Arrive in London!
West End Theatre Trip 13:00-14:00 Lunch
Swimming Madame Tussauds Camden Market Music Video Challenge Ice Skating Somerset house 19:00 Dinner
Games Night Film Night Chill out night Tv and Film Quiz Talent Show Disco Graduation Ceremony
Sample timetables are subject to change and provided as a guide only.
VIEW OUR FACTSHEET & SOCIAL PROGRAMME CALENDAR ONLINE
NATIONALITY MIX
DUE TO THIS BEING A NEW PROGRAMME, WE DO NOT HAVE ANY NATIONALITY MIX DATA.
1:15 Accommodation: Hotel Triple Rooms with shared en-suite bathroom (1:3) 24/7 Supervision from St Giles Staff Travel Times: Only 30 minutes by train from Central London.
YOUR JUNIORS SUMMER COURSE
At St Giles Juniors, students can enjoy a fantastic British experience, studying at a variety of university and boarding school sites. We offer something for everyone!
We offer a package programme at our Juniors centres which includes lessons, accommodation, meals, supervision and a fun social programme full of activities!
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR JUNIORS PACKAGE?
20 lessons per week (50 minutes per lesson)
English PlusOptional 5 hours per week of sport, games or focused English practice
All meals, with plenty of variety. Special diets and requirements can be catered for upon request
A variety of fun afternoon, evening and weekend activities and excursions
ENGLISH PLUS OPTIONS SPECIALISED COURSES
English Plus sport options include coaching in tennis and fencing.*
English Plus language options are designed to help students use English in a variety of different settings (e.g. exam skills and performing arts workshops) and can be added to a student’s package for free! See page 7 for more information.
*additional fees apply for Canterbury only
St Giles School of English & Wizardry is available at Oxford Juniors.
All learning materials, end of course certificate and full report
Residential accommodation Close supervision and a 24-hour emergency telephone number
Travel and medical insurance*
*Courses at St Giles London Highgate, Eastbourne & Cambridge do not include full board accommodation or insurance. Please contact us to obtain insurance at an additional fee. Varied accommodation options are available at London Highgate.
CAMBRIDGE AT ST MARY’S SCHOOL
For students aged 8-17
A historical and iconic city that is home to the University of Cambridge.
Plenty of sport facilities both on-site and off-site
WHY WE LOVE ST GILES JUNIORS CAMBRIDGE
Boarding house a short 15 minutes walk from the main school
Walking distance from the city centre
A wide range of activities, excursions and English Plus options.
Historic building with state of the art facilities
Capture the flag Disco Pizza Party
Arrive in Cambridge! 7:30 – Wake up 8:00 - Breakfast 9:00- 13.00 General English lessons (20 lessons of 50 minutes) 13:00-14:00 Lunch London Day Trip TOwer of London and Walking Tour 13:00-14:00 Lunch
CANTERBURY AT THE KING’S SCHOOL
For students aged 8-17
Located in Britain’s oldest boarding school, set in the beautiful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey- both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
A traditional boarding school experience
Wide range of sports facilities including an indoor swimming pool
WHY WE LOVE ST GILES JUNIORS CANTERBURY
Live and learn in the grounds of historic Canterbury Cathedral
Safe and secure campus providing a high level of supervision for younger learners
One of England’s smallest, yet most charming, cities.
Arrive in Canterbury!
9.00- 13.00 General English lessons (20 lessons of 50 minutes) Excursion to the White Cliffs of Dover
13.00 General English lessons (20 lessons of 50 minutes
“This school gave me the opportunity to study quietly in Cambridge and provided us with all the necessary courses, accommodation, activities, and the best teachers”
Yaning Jia, China
Performing Arts
Speaking and Writing
Staff Ratio: 1:15 or 1:20
Staff Ratio: 1:12 or 1:15
(1:5)
LONDON AT
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
For students aged 12-17
Our centre is located at University College London (UCL) in Zone 1, Central London.
Classrooms and the residence are within easy walking distance, both in fashionable Fitzrovia.
The campus offers great learning facilities, along with an exciting activity program, giving students a full London experience.
WHY WE LOVE ST GILES JUNIORS LONDON
Experience the excitement of Central London student life
Enjoy excursions to famous London sights Ideal for more independent learners
first week at St Giles Juniors London
OXFORD AT OXFORD
BROOKES UNIVERSITY
For students aged 12-17
Lessons in a modern, green and safe campus at Oxford Brookes University
High-quality teaching and leisure facilities, including large classrooms, all with digital projectors, and plenty of beautiful outdoor space
Time to explore the historic university city of Oxford
WHY WE LOVE ST GILES JUNIORS OXFORD
Withing walking distance of the centre of Oxford
Great Value
Home to the St Giles School of English and Wizardry!*
available the week of 2 August 2026.
English lessons (20 lessons of 50 minutes per week)
Arrive in Oxford 7.30 Wake up 8.00 Breakfast
trip to Bath - vist the Roman Baths
FOOTBALL ACADEMY AT ACKWORTH SCHOOL
For students aged 11-17
Located in the stunning Yorkshire countryside
All lessons and activities take place in the Ackworth Campus exclusively for St Giles students in the summer.
A traditional boarding school experience
Over 15 hours a week of professional football training
My first week at St Giles Yorshire Sports Academy
General English Lessons Trip to Manchester and Etihad Stadium
General English Lessons
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
NATIONALITY MIX
VIEW OUR FACTSHEET, PICTURE GALLERY AND MORE.
WHY WE LOVE THIS CENTRE
Professional football coachinand a wide range of sports facilities
Set on a campus with beautiful outside spaces, with modern teaching and extensive leisure facilities
MEET OUR PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL COACH, JOHN!
John McDermott is an experienced and successful football coach and former professional footballer, recently serving as assistant manager at Buxton in the National League North. He holds a UEFA A licence, the highest practical coaching qualification from the Football Association.
John played as a right-back from 1987 to 2007, spending his entire 20-year career at Grimsby Town, where he holds the club’s all-time appearance record with 647 league games (754 overall). He is one of only 17 players in English football history to play over 600 Football League matches for a single club.
After retiring in 2007, John began coaching at the Grimsby Institute before becoming assistant manager at Harrogate Town in 2010. He has since managed Alfreton Town and held coaching roles at Cleethorpes Town, Scunthorpe United, Boston United, and Matlock Town.
U16S YEAR ROUND SCHOOLS
This course allows for more independence and free time than a traditional Juniors summer courses. It is a cheaper option and even better value!
Ideal for mature 14-15 year olds who want to study at one of our year-round adult centres.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 28 General English lessons per week
• Access to our fun social programme with three supervised activities per week included in the course.
• The opportunity to live with locals & stay in half board homestay
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
• Being able to speak with greater confidence and fluency with an increased vocabulary
• Developing listening, reading and writing skills in English
• Having a greater understanding of the grammatical structure of English
• Being able to use English in daily life
STUDY ALL YEAR ROUND!
ST GILES FAMILY COURSES
FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN AGED 5-15
This fantastic course offers families the chance to visit the UK together and combine quality language learning with a fun activity programme in Brighton, Cambridge, London Central and London Highgate.
FLEXIBLE PACKAGES LESSONS FOR PARENTS ARE OPTIONAL!
ST GILES FAMILY COURSES OFFER
20 English lessons (16.7 hours) each week
3 afternoons activities and 1 full day excursion per week
Optional meals and accommodation
Certificate and end of course report
QUALITY TEACHING
We employ a range of English language teachers who are committed to providing enjoyable and beneficial language lessons. During the course, lessons take place each morning in modern classrooms. Parents study English at one of our year-round adult schools while children have their morning lessons in a nearby building.
LESSONS AND CLASSING
Students up to the age of 10 are classed based on their age. The course programme then includes differentiated aims to ensure all children are appropriately challenged while the classroom approach remains ageappropriate.
Students aged 11 and above take a placement test. Then, depending on the student intake of that week, they are either:
• Split into groups based on their level
• The teacher includes differentiated aims to challenge all students in a mixed-ability class
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
Our flexible programmes allow families to choose between homestay accommodation, apartments or hotels. The full package price includes homestay accommodation in twin rooms, with breakfast every day and light lunches on weekdays.
Please see page 42 for package options and prices
PARENTS-WHY NOT UPGRADE YOUR COURSE TO OUR BUSINESS ENGLISH PLATINUM LESSONS?
EXCITING SOCIAL PROGRAMME
After morning lessons, the whole family can enjoy three afternoon activities per week together, plus a weekly fullday excursion with other families from around the world. Activities can include sports in the park, guided walks and visits to local attractions and museums.
The rest of the week can be spent enjoying free time together and exploring the cities of Brighton, Cambridge and London.
BRIGHTON
FAMILY COURSE
For parents & children aged 5-15
The St Giles Family Course in Brighton offers families a lively seaside destination in the UK to study and explore British culture. Brighton is a friendly, young city located on the UK’s south coast, often called “London-by-thesea”.
This city offers something for every member of the family, from boutique shops and a lively theatre scene, to its beautiful beach and pier.
WHY WE LOVE THE ST GILES BRIGHTON FAMILY COURSE
Located in the heart of one of Britain’s most iconic seaside cities
A week at the British seaside!
Plenty of activities and free time for families to enjoy local culture Arrive in Brighton
09.00-13.00
day excursion to London General English lessons (20 lessons of 50 minutes)
time Free evening to spend with your family!
Please note that all schedules are subject to change. Free evening and afternoon time is for families to organise their own time and activities.
Please note that some activities and excursions will require families to travel on public transport and families are advised to purchase a travel pass for this purpose.
Accommodation: Homestay, hotel or self-catering apartments
1 full–day and 3 half-day excursions per week. Excursions may include: London
Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium tour Hampton Court Palace
Activities may include: Boat trips
CAMBRIDGE FAMILY COURSE
For parents & children aged 5-13
Our St Giles Family Course in Cambridge allows families to study English in a beautiful, historic, and safe city. Home to one of the world’s top universities, Cambridge is an ideal place to experience British culture.
Discover Cambridge with our St Giles Family Course! Parents learn English in the morning while kids enjoy nearby classes. Perfect for combining education and exploration.
WHY WE LOVE THE ST GILES CAMBRIDGE FAMILY COURSE
Parents can study at our modern, year-round centre
A fantastic social programme including visits to the world famous university colleges
Trains to London only take an hour, and with such excellent transport links, Cambridge is an ideal base from which to explore more of the UK
Life in a historic city!
Arrive to Cambridge
09.00-13.00 Full day excursion to London General English lessons (20 lessons of 50 minutes) Lunch
14.00-17.00
Please note that all schedules are subject to change. Free evening and afternoon time is for families to organise their own time and activities.
Please note that some activities and excursions will require families to travel on public transport and families are advised to purchase a travel pass for this purpose.
Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs per week) Capacity:
Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class for adults 15 students per class for children
General Staff Ratio: 1:20
Accommodation: Homestay or Hotel
1 full–day and 3 half-day excursions per week. Excursions may include: Brighton London Stratford upon Avon
Activities may include: Punting BeWilderWood College visits Botanical Gardens Sports in the park
See page 42 for package prices
LONDON CENTRAL
FAMILY COURSE
For parents & children aged 9-15
The St Giles Family Course in London offers families the chance to improve their English language skills in one of the world’s greatest cities. London is an exciting city with a fascinating history and a diverse cultural scene.
WHY WE LOVE THE ST GILES LONDON FAMILY COURSE
Excellent central London location to enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life!
of group activities and free time to explore London as a family!
Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs per week) Capacity: 60 Children
Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class for adults 15 students per class for children
General Staff Ratio: 1:20
Accommodation: Homestay, hotel or self-catering apartments
1 full–day and 3 half-day excursions per week. Excursions may include: Brighton Cambridge
Oxford
Activities may include: River boat cruises Natural History Museum London Zoo Shakepeare’s Globe
LONDON HIGHGATE
FAMILY COURSE
For parents & children aged 5-11
The St Giles Family Course in London in Highgate offers families the chance to improve their English language skills in one of the world’s greatest cities, just 20 minutes away from central London.
WHY WE LOVE THE ST GILES LONDON FAMILY COURSE
Located in a safe and green suburb of Highgate, perfect for families with young children
Plenty of group activities and free time to explore London as a family!
taste of city life!
Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs per week)
Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class for adults 15 students per class for children
General Staff Ratio: 1:20
Accommodation: Homestay, hotel or self-catering apartments
1 full–day and 3 half-day excursions per week. Excursions may include: London Zoo Cambridge Shrek’s Adventure
Activities may include: Paddington Bear Experience
Mad Hatter’s Tea party
Sea Life Centre
Nature workshop
See page 42 for package prices
FEES, DATES AND BOOKING
SUMMER CENTRES FOR STUDENTS AGED 8-17
Specialised Courses
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Please note: Courses run from Sunday to Sunday. All prices are based on arrivals and departures on Sundays. Arrival and departure on other days is only available at limited centres and is subject to availability. Non-Sunday arrival or departure will incur a supplementary charge of £107 in addition to the extra night charge, available on request.
Unaccompanied Minors: Any student travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) must pay our UM fee of £60 per single journey in addition to the transfer fees and any charges levied by the airline. All individual students under the age of 13 must travel as an Unaccompanied Minor and pay this fee.
For environmental reasons, students arriving on the same flight or at the same time may share transport. Students can guarantee 1 person occupation by paying a supplement of £36. St Giles Juniors offers a ‘meet and greet’ service at Gatwick and Heathrow airports between the hours of 8am and 8pm on Sundays. For students travelling on different days or times or to a different airport or terminal we will book an assisted pick up/check in with our taxi supplier. Prices from other airports and/ or for groups of 4 or more are available on request.
SUMMER CENTRES AIRPORT TRANSFER
*Please check shuttle times with our bookings team. Service is subject to availability.
FEES, DATES AND BOOKING
WINTER CENTRES - FOR STUDENTS AGED 12-17
20 lessons (16.67 hours) per week • Excursions • Sports and Social Activities • Hotel or Homestay Accommodation Full Board (all meals) • Insurance • 24 Hour Supervision • Learning Materials • End of Course Certificate
Brighton 11 Jan - 22 Feb 12-17 15
London 4 Jan - 8 Feb 12-17 15
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Please note: Courses run from Sunday to Sunday. All prices are based on arrivals and departures on Sundays. Arrival and departure on other days is only available at limited centres and is subject to availability. Non-Sunday arrival or departure will incur a supplementary charge of £107 in addition to the extra night charge, available on request.
Unaccompanied Minors: Any student travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) must pay our UM fee of £60 per single journey in addition to the transfer fees and any charges levied by the airline. All individual students under the age of 13 must travel as an Unaccompanied Minor and pay this fee.
For environmental reasons, students arriving on the same flight or at the same time will share transport. Students can guarantee 1 person occupation by paying a supplement of £36. St Giles Juniors offers a ‘meet and greet’ service at Gatwick and Heathrow airports between the hours of 8am and 8pm on Sundays. For students travelling on different days or times or to a different airport or terminal we will book an assisted pick up/check in with our taxi supplier. Prices from other airports and/or for groups of 4 or more are available on request.
WINTER CENTRES AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICE
United Kingdom
*Please check shuttle times with our bookings team. Service is subject to availability.
**Please note that prices for 25+ passengers are coaches and not taxis.
FEES, DATES AND BOOKING
Family Courses in Brighton, Cambridge and London for parents and children (aged 5-15)
Course Dates (Arrivals and departures are Sunday-Sunday, as indicated). Adult beginners can only start on certain dates: please see the relevant school pages. Other combinations are available - please contact bookings@stgiles.co.uk for more options.
Adult
*At least one adult must accompany their child to and from lessons every day, attend lunches and participate in all other activities.
** For families with children who fit into two different ages groups we are happy to offer flexibility to ensure the best location and course for your family.
***Families can choose homestay accommodation with breakfast and dinner every day for an extra £51 per person per week.
We can provide information for families who prefer accommodation in hotels or apartments. Please contact our offices for more details. There is an additional charge of £33 per person per week for special dietary requirements (excl. vegetarian. Contact us for the list). Family bookings will be charged the Registration Fee of £85. For bookings including accommodation, an Accommodation Placement Fee of £50 will be charged.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
FAMILY COURSES AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICE United
Prices are per family per single journey (maximum of 4 passengers & 3 suitcases).
£212 Luton
£172
Stansted or Luton £280 Cambridge
Gatwick
Stansted
Heathrow or London City
Gatwick
Stansted or Luton
Waiting time (more than 60 min) is £30 in Brighton, £46 in Cambridge and £67 in London.
£224
£126
£203
£189
£186
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT
All courses and accommodation are offered subject to availability.
St Giles reserves the right to cancel a course or make changes to course or accommodation arrangements without liability if obliged to by circumstances beyond its control or due to low demand, or where the student’s preferred accommodation is unavailable. In such circumstances, St Giles endeavours to offer the best alternative arrangements, dates or venues available, including online tuition. If an alternative cannot be provided, a refund of fees paid for tuition and/or accommodation will be offered but St Giles does not accept liability for further compensation which exceeds the total fees paid.
St Giles (and associated third party suppliers) reserve the right to refuse to accept, to admit onto the premises or cancel a student’s course or accommodation due to overriding health and safety concerns, or in cases where we or the accommodation provider cannot make reasonable provisions to facilitate their learning needs or for their personal care.
St Giles will not be responsible for the non-performance of any contractually agreed obligations, if they are unable to take place due to an act of Force Majeure. Such causes shall include incidents that are outside of our reasonable control, which include, but shall not be limited, to act of government, war, threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, unusually adverse weather conditions and infectious diseases. COVID 19 is one such infectious disease which is to be considered as a case of Force Majeure.
In occurrences of such incidents, St Giles endeavours to offer the best alternative arrangements, dates or venues available, including online tuition, or should an alternative be unable to be offered, a refund of fees paid for tuition and/or accommodation but does not accept liability for further compensation which exceeds the total fees paid. St Giles does not accept liability for further claims for compensation including but not limited to stress or loss of enjoyment.
St Giles will do its upmost to comply with public health restrictions related to the spread of infectious diseases and will not be held liable for any non performance of contractually agreed obligations unable to be carried out as result of such efforts. St Giles requires it’s students and Overseas Partners to do their upmost to comply with public health policies in the UK.
Course fees: No documentation will be issued until we receive the Course Deposit. Students will not be permitted to start the course unless full payment has been received.
Cancellations & Refunds: The parent/guardian/Overseas Partner must inform the Centre in writing and return the student’s Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies. Cancellation fees are charged as follows, and any balance is refunded:
Junior Courses (Day & Residential options)
Cancellation received Cancellation fees
More than 28 days before the course begins
14-28 days before the course begins
Course Deposit: £100 per week Express mail fees (all locations)
80% of course fees
Supplementary charges for optional activities (if applicable)
Airport transfer charges Express mail fees
Less than 14 days before the course begins No refund available
After arrival/early termination of the course No refund available
Visa refusal/delay (less than 28 days before the course begins): In cases of visa refusals or delays in visa approvals, we aim where possible to pass on only direct costs incurred by us.
Family courses
Cancellation received Cancellation fees
More than 21 days before scheduled arrival date
Less than 21 days before scheduled arrival date (including students who fail to arrive without notice)
Registration Fee: £85 per family
Course Deposit: £100 per person
Insurance charges Express mail fees
Registration Fee: £85 per family
Tuition fees for 2 weeks (UK)
Accommodation Placement Fee: £50
Students at all locations may also incur accommodation charges to third-party providers (residences, apartments, hotels and homestays). St Giles will pass on any direct costs incurred.
Insurance charges (UK)
Airport transfer charges Express mail fees
Visa refusal/delay (less than 21 days before the course begins): In cases of visa refusals or delays in visa approvals, we aim where possible to pass on only direct costs incurred by us (including activities)
Changes to enrolments: We reserve the right to charge an administration fee of £50 (or £50 per student charge for group bookings) each time course details are changed after confirmation documents have been issued and prior to 28 days before the scheduled arrival date. This charge will not apply to course extensions. This does not apply to a downgrade from a Residential to a Day Only course. In this instance cancellation terms apply.
Amendments to courses within 28 days of the scheduled arrival date, including postponements to the following year, are treated as cancellations and subject to our published cancellations terms. Components of courses are not transferable outside of the enrolment dates or to other people or to bookings upgraded from a Day Only to a Residential course (in the same centre).
Visas: It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to contact their local embassy (or other appropriate office) in good time in order to obtain any visas/ entry documents required for visiting the UK. No visa support documentation will be issued until we have received the course deposit.
It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to complete all necessarily documentation before entering the UK (e.g. passenger locator form). It is also the parents’ responsibility to comply with any pre arrival regulations such as booking COVID tests.
Courses and course content: Courses are offered subject to demand. We reserve the right to vary the organisation and content of courses, and the range of leisure activities, according to numbers of students or in response to circumstances beyond our control. Excursions do not take place on the day of the student’s arrival or departure.
Family Course Classing: The number of levels available in classes will depend on overall student numbers in any given week. Various factors are taken into account when classing young learners including age, stage of development and nationality as well as language level.
Juniors extra-cost and cost-free options: We reserve the right to cancel or to offer substitute activities on the optional activities programmes in the event of fewer than 8 students opting for any specific activity.
Student conduct/standard of behaviour: We reserve the right to terminate without notice the course of any students who seriously or persistently misconduct themselves in their classes or accommodation, or who fail to meet the attendance requirements of the course. There is no refund of fees to students whose courses are terminated in this way.
Insurance: Deposits and fees are not transferable from person to person. Participants on St Giles courses and tours must ensure they have adequate travel and medical insurance. St Giles has arranged insurance for all junior residential students included in the package prices. See our website for further details of the policy. Family Course students can include this at an additional cost. Insurance fees (UK) are not refundable in the event of cancellation.
St Giles Schools of Languages Limited (UK) accept no liability for the loss of, or damage to, any person’s property while on the premises of the school, or while engaged in leisure activities outside the campus.
Responsibilities of the parent or guardian: By signing the application form, the parent or guardian:
1. grants the student permission to participate in the full programme of class and leisure activities;
2. authorises St Giles Schools of Languages Limited (UK) to take appropriate action in the case of any medical or other emergency, and accepts responsibility for any resultant costs;
3. accepts responsibility for any wilful damage caused by the student and any resultant cost for repair or replacement.
Juniors deposits on arrival: Please note that a refundable deposit of £80 (UK) is payable in cash on arrival, and will be collected from all students on the day of arrival. This deposit is to cover breakages and to cover the insurance excess payable for any medical expenses in the event that the student is ill and requires treatment.
The breakages deposit will be returned to students with a deduction made for loss of keys and/or personal damage to any property of the school, or for any liability incurred by the school resulting from the individual student named on our enrolment form, or which is non-attributable to any individual student, but which can be reasonably held to be caused by students of the school (in the sole opinion of St Giles Schools of Languages Limited (UK).
Promotional Photographs and Videos: St Giles or its representatives may take photographs and videos of classes or other school activities during your time with us, which may be used for promotional purposes. If the student does not wish to appear in any promotional materials, please advise us at the time of booking.
The UK centres are operated by St Giles Schools of Languages Limited (UK), registered in the UK.
St Giles’ terms and conditions are governed by English law and St Giles cannot be responsible for refund or compensatory obligations as mandated by foreign courts of law.
View our supplementary terms and conditions here.
All information is subject to correction and all errors and omissions are excepted. Information is correct at the time of publishing, August 2025. E&OE
