St Giles Juniors Brochure 2023 (9th March 2023)

UK JUNIOR & FAMILY SUMMER COURSES 2023

WELCOME TO ST GILES JUNIOR & FAMILY SUMMER COURSES

OUR LOCATIONS

68 years providing highquality English language courses as a family run company

A variety of amazing places to suit all learners!

Thank you for opening new doors for my international future. The combination between English classes and fun activities in English is perfect!”

Anna Caterina, Germany

YOUR JUNIOR 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 junior 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)

5 optional lessons of sport or more 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 the student’s package for free! See page 9 for more information.

Secret London is available at London Highgate St Giles School of English & Wizardry is available at Oxford Juniors and London Highgate

I love my lessons so much. We don’t have lessons like this back at home; here there are lots of activities! I love the excursions, they’re so much fun!

Emir, Russia

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:

Our teachers use communicative methods in a tightknit environment to help students learn effectively

We employ qualified English language teachers in order to ensure a high-quality level of teaching

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 aims 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, Media, 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 make graduation hats and 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 options on arrival as a way of personalising their course.

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

Coding - explore coding as a career and learn basic coding and computer programming skills.

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.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES CODING EXAM SKILLS PERFORMING ARTS SPEAKING AND WRITING

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

Every year you make new friends and improve your English skills…. Great teachers, friendly staff, fun activities make your trip unforgettable. I am glad I’ve chosen St Giles Juniors”

@poli_nna

Memorable excursions on our specialised courses

We went to the Shakespeare’s Globe to watch Romeo and Juliet. I had so much fun, it was definitely my favourite activity!

Valentina, Mexico

Follow St Giles Juniors on Instagram to see all the fun our students are having!

@stgilesjuniors

SECRET LONDON FOR UNDER 18S

ENGLISH + EXPERIENCES

Our Secret Cities course allows students to uncover a side of the city that only locals see, to step off the usual tourist paths and immerse themselves in the real city.

AT LONDON HIGHGATE!

Students can take our Secret Cities for Under 18s course at our year-round adult centre, St Giles London Highgate. The course will combine English lessons with exciting excursions planned for our students, offering a fantastic programme for teens looking to really get to know London! Students can stay in homestay accommodation or choose a Central London residence if they are 16 or 17 years old.

Entry level: A2+

Age: 14-17 years

Class size: Max. 12 per class, with smaller, dedicated classes for those under 16 and adult lessons for those aged 16-17

Lessons per week: 20 morning lessons

Location: St Giles London Highgate (year-round adult centre)

Accommodation: Homestay or Residence

*twin homestays only available for students traveling together *residence available for 16 & 17 year olds only

Course length: 1-4 weeks

Activities & Excursions: Unique city excursions on 5 afternoons per week, plus 1 full day weekend excursion

Starting Dates: Every Monday from 26th June to 31st July 2023

Package price per week: From £561 Please refer

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full details of pricing. Residential accommodation only available for students aged 16 & 17 .

Eleonora Carli, 16, Italy

Toffs Fish and Chips

This week was amazing. I discovered a new way to visit London every day. My favourite activities were the bike tour, pedalos in Regents Park and yoga in the school garden”.

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Unlock a new world with the St Giles School of English and Wizardry. This exciting one week course mixing English lessons, and fascinating Harry Potter themed activities will be available at St Giles Juniors Oxford and St Giles London Highgate in 2023.

20 morning lessons of General English

5 afternoons Harry Potter themed activities

ST GILES SCHOOL OF ENGLISH & WIZARDRY LOCATIONS

Enchanting walking tours to Harry Potter locations

Trying to enter Hogwarts at Platform 9 3/4

1 full day weekend excursion to a magical location

Studying magic specific vocabulary

THE PROGRAMME WILL INCLUDE LEARN THE ART OF WIZARDRY WITH ACTIVITIES LIKE OXFORD ST GILES HIGHGATE

AGES 12 – 17

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: 30 July 2023

Course length: 1 week

Day only** (price per week): £605

Full Package* (price per week): £1064

*Full package includes: residence accommodation, lessons, learning materials, activities & excursions, all meals and insurance

**lessons, activities & excursions, meals & insurance

AGES 14+

Our Highgate school is ideally located for exploring some of the most iconic places of the Wizarding World. It is located 20 minutes away from central London and the famouse 9 3/4 platform. Our students will get the opportunity to visit some of the most iconic spots during their week with us.

Course start date: 3 July 2023

Course length: 1 week

Day only** (price per week): £561

*Single hometay package includes: single homestay accommodation, lessons, learning materials, activities & excursions, all meals and insurance

**lessons, activities & excursions, meals & insurance

Single Homestay package* (price per week): £813 FIND

Harry Potter Studio Tour

GILES TEENS: COURSES FOR INDEPENDENT YOUNG LEARNERS

Level: A1+

Ideal for mature students aged 14-15, who want to study at one of our yearround adult centres. This course allows for more independence and free time than a traditional Junior summer course. It is a cheaper option and even better value!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

28 General English lessons per week

3 supervised social activities per week, specially designed for teenagers

Access to our fun social programme

The opportunity to live with locals & stay in half board, homestay accommodation

STUDY ALL YEAR ROUND!

Students aged 16+ are welcome to study 20 lessons per week of General English at all St Giles year round adult centres.

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

Start Dates: Available year-round

Lessons per week 28

Course duration 1-16 weeks

Maximum in class 10

Lesson length: 50 minutes

Excursions: 3 social and leisure activities per week

Morning classes between 09:30-13:15

Lunch

Relax at home or meet up with friends

Afternoon classes between 14:00 and 15:40 13:30 and 18:00

Accomodation: Half Board Homestay

STUDY IN SAFETY WITH ST GILES

SAFEGUARDING

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.

We have strict safeguarding measures in place to keep all students safe and well.

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 outside campus only offered to students aged 13+ who have authorised parental consent.

We have regular roll calls throughout the day to ensure all students are present and safe.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT CENTRE FOR YOU

CHOOSE BRIGHTON FOR...

a lively seaside city experience, perfect for Teenagers

CHOOSE CANTERBURY FOR...

the classic English boarding school experience, in an ancient city with three UNESCO World Heritage Sites

CHOOSE OXFORD FOR...

a taste of university life with plenty of opportunities to explore one of the UK’s most historic and beautiful cities

CHOOSE LONDON FOR...

a cosmopolitan experience in the capital, within walking distance to Oxford Street and all major London tourist attractions

BRIGHTON AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

For students aged 13-17

Fun and exciting seaside city experience with plenty of shops and restaurants

Located at the University of Brighton, the centre offers a safe residence located on the edge of the city, with lessons and activities located in the heart of the city and near the seafront.

The campus at the University of Brighton offers high quality, modern bedrooms and facilities, located near the stunning South Downs National Park.

Our staff will escort students to their lessons in central Brighton on a short bus ride.

WHY WE LOVE ST GILES JUNIORS BRIGHTON

Split campus- perfect for experiencing both city and campus life!

Fun excursion programme ideal for more mature Junior students

Enjoy a vibrant and exciting seaside city

Visit to the Harry Potter studios

My first week at St Giles Juniors Brighton

Pottery painting Digital music and DJ skills Water sports- paddle boarding Chill out afternoon Brighton FC stadium tour 18.00 Dinner

Colour run Dodgeball Bowling Sushi making class Beach BBQ Disco

Great for mid to late teens, looking for a fun and lively experience in a seaside city!

KEY FACTS

Capacity: 50 students

Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class

General Staff Ratio: 1:20

Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15

Accommodation: Single rooms, private bathrooms

Travel Times: London 50 mins by train Gatwick Airport

45 minutes

2 full-day and 3 half-day excursions per week. Excursions may include: London Cambridge Lewes

Seven Sisters National Park Weekly Package Price per Student

Residential: £1016

Day Only: £604

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

The classic English boarding school experience

My first week at St Giles Canterbury

Arrive in Canterbury!

7.30 Wakeup

8.00 Breakfast

9.00- 13.00 General English lessons (20 lessons of 50 minutes)

13.00-14.00 Lunch

Canterbury punting tour African drumming English plus option: fencing

18.00 Dinner

Water olympics Outdoor cinema club Mini Olympics Chill out night

Excursion to Cambridge

General English

Arts & Crafts Indoor Trampolining

18.00 Dinner

Lip Sync battle Disco

Tennis

Fencing

Performing Arts

Speaking and Writing

KEY FACTS

Capacity: 150 students

Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class

General Staff Ratio: 1:15

Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:12

Accommodation:

Single rooms or shared rooms (2,3 and 4)

Shared bathrooms 1:4

Travel Times: London

90 minutes

Gatwick

70 minutes

2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week.

Excursions may include: Brighton Hastings

London Weekly Package Price per Student

Residential: £1246

Day Only: £747

ENGLISH PLUS OPTIONS

I was in St Giles Canterbury twice and it is always awesome!” poli_nna

LONDON AT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

For students aged 12-17

LONDON

Our centre is based at a University College London (UCL) residence as well as the lessons, deally located in the heart of the capital.

Classrooms within easy walking distance to the residence, both located in fashionable Fitzrovia

The campus offers excellent learning and recreational facilities combined with an exciting activity programme, allowing students to experience everything London has to offer.

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

My first week at St Giles Juniors London

Arrive in London!

7.30 Wake up 8.00 Breakfast

General English lessons (20 lessons of 50 mins per week) Excursion to Brighton

13.00-14.00 Lunch

General English lessons (20 lessons of 50 mins per week) Westminster walking tour

13.00-14.00 Lunch

London river cruise Shakespeare’s Globe Platform 9 3/4 Camden Market 18.00 Dinner

Paint ball Thames River Cruise Chill out night

London Eye Disco Graduation meal at pizzeria

Experience life in the capital while improving your English and learning new skills with our English Plus options.

Follow us @stgilesjuniors

KEY FACTS

Capacity: 150 students

Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class

ENGLISH PLUS OPTIONS

English for Coders

General Staff Ratio: 1:20

Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15

Accommodation: Single rooms

Shared bathrooms 1:6

Travel Times: Heathrow Airport 40 minutes

Gatwick Airport 60 minutes

2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week.

Excursions may include: London Eye Thames River Cruise Tower of London

Specialised Courses English for coders

Weekly Package Price per Student

Residential: £1209

Day Only: £700

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

Trips to the historic university city of Oxford

WHY WE LOVE ST GILES JUNIORS OXFORD

A short distance away from the centre of Oxford

Set on a campus with beautiful outside spaces, with modern teaching and leisure facilities

Home to the St Giles School of English and Wizardry!*

VIEW OUR FACTSHEET, PICTURE GALLERY AND MORE.

NATIONALITY MIX

Home of the St Giles School of English and Wizardry!

Perfect for students looking for a taste of university life!

ENGLISH PLUS OPTIONS

Exam skills

Performing arts

University studies taster

KEY FACTS

Follow us @stgilesjuniors

Capacity: 150 students

Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class

General Staff Ratio: 1:20

Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15

Accommodation: Single rooms

Shared bathrooms 1:3

Travel Times: London

90 minutes bus ride Heathrow Airport 50 minutes

2 full-day and 3 half-day excursions per week. Excursions may include: Oxford colleges London Cambridge Weekly Package Price per Student

Residential: £1064

Day Only: £605

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 and London.

ST GILES FAMILY COURSES OFFER

20 English lessons (16.7 hours) each week

3 afternoons activities and 1 full day excursion per week

FLEXIBLE PACKAGES LESSONS FOR PARENTS ARE OPTIONAL!

Optional meals and accommodation

Certificate and end of course report

QUALITY TEACHING

All our teachers are qualified, native level English speakers, and many have years of teaching experience. 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 either in the same or a nearby building.

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 34 for package options and prices

PARENTS-WHY NOT UPGRADE YOUR COURSE TO OUR BUSINESS ENGLISH PLATINUM LESSONS?

FUN 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.

Playing sport in the park. London

Botanic Garden, Cambridge

SUNDAY 25TH JUNE- SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST 2023

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 largest seaside cities

Plenty of activities and free time for families to enjoy the seaside

A week at the British seaside!

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

09.00-13.00

General English lessons (20 lessons of 50 minutes)

Lunch

Arrive in Brighton

Full day excursion to London

14.00-17.00

Free time Brighton Royal Pavilion Paddle boarding Pottery painting Free 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.

VIEW OUR FACTSHEET, PICTURE GALLERY AND MORE.

Calling all Parents: Platinum Business English course upgrades available here!

KEY FACTS

Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs per week)

Capacity: 55 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: London

Hastings Chichester

Eastbourne

Activities may include: Boat trips

Guided sightseeing walks Brighton Pavilion Bowling

See page 34 for package prices

CAMBRIDGE

FAMILY COURSE

For parents & children aged 5-15

Our St Giles Family Course in Cambridge offers families the opportunity to study in a beautiful, safe and historic city. Home to one of the world’s most famous and prestigious universities, Cambridge is the perfect location for families to study English and experience British culture.

St Giles Cambridge has an enviable location, just minutes from the railway station, and within easy walking distance of the city centre. On this programme, parents can study English in the mornings at our year-round adult school, St Giles Cambridge, whilst children have lessons in classrooms nearby.

WHY WE LOVE THE ST GILES CAMBRIDGE FAMILY COURSE

Parents can study at our modern , year-round centre which was beautifully refurbished in 2018 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!

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.

KEY FACTS

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 or Hotel 1 full–day and 3 half-day excursions per week. Excursions may include: Brighton Windsor London

Oxford Activities may include: Punting Museums College visits Botanical Gardens

Sports in the park

See page 34 for package prices

LONDON

FAMILY COURSE

For parents & children aged 5-15

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

Excellent central London location to enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life! Plenty of group activities and free time to explore London as a family!

A taste of city life!

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Free time London Eye Pizza making workshop Thames River Cruise Free 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.

Calling all Parents: Platinum Business English course upgrades available here!

KEY FACTS

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

Windsor

Cambridge

Oxford Activities may include: River boat cruises

Guided sightseeing walks Museum

Palace visits

See page 34 for package prices

My daughter likes her classes a lot and her English has improved.”

Belina Martinova, Bulgaria

FEES, DATES AND BOOKING

RESIDENTIAL JUNIOR SUMMER CENTRES- AGES 8-17

20 lessons (16.67 hours) per week • Excursions

Specialised Courses

St Giles School of English & Wizardry

Secret Cities: English + Unique Experiences

Family Courses in Brighton, London & Cambridge 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.

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*At least one adult must accompany their child to and from lessons every day, attend lunches and participate in all other activities.

†Families can choose homestay accommodation with breakfast and dinner every day for an extra £40 per person per week.

Accommodation prices are based on two people sharing a twin room 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 £25 per person per week for special dietary requirements (e.g. gluten free, lactose free).

Family bookings will be charged the Registration Fee of £80. For bookings including accommodation, an Accommodation Placement Fee of £45 will be charged.

†Cost-free English Plus language options are offered in the afternoon at these centres (5 hours per week), as shown in the Junior Summer Courses brochure, subject to minimum student numbers.

Twin = rooms with 2 single beds, Shared = rooms with 3 or more single beds.

*A Registration Fee of £80 and an Accommodation Placement Fee of £45 (if accommodation is required) will be charged for the St GIles School of English & Wizardry in London Highgate, as well as Secret Cities in London Highgate.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CENTRES

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 £100 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 £50 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.

Coaches and shared vehicles may be used for peak intake dates. For individuals and pairs, the following supplements apply. Prices from other airports and/or for groups of 3 or more are available on request.

Airport bus transfer: We are now able to offer a bus transfer service from certain airports. Students will travel with other students, and adult supervision, on a dedicated minibus that will leave the airport at 4pm each Sunday while the course runs. It will leave the centre at 8am every Sunday to return to the airport. This option may be subject to availability.

United Kingdom Prices are in GBP£

*Courses taking place in London Highgate (Secret London & School of Wizardry) - Please refer to the London Highgate transfer list (Course Dates & Prices 2023) as fees may differ.

Family Courses in Brighton, Cambridge & London

Prices are per family per single journey (maximum 4 passengers).

Waiting time (if you or your flight are delayed more than 60 minutes after scheduled arrival time): £30 per hour.

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:

Changes to enrolments: We reserve the right to charge an administration fee of £50 (UK) 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.

Amendments to courses within 28 days of the scheduled arrival date 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.

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.

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.

at all locations may also incur

charges to third-party providers (residences, apartments, hotels and homestays). St Giles

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 correct at the time of online publishing, September 2022