St Giles London Highgate

The St Giles Group of colleges is one of the largest and most successful language training organistations based in the UK. Every year an average of 9,000 students from over 90 different countries chose St Giles for their English language learning needs. Our aim is to provide students with top quality service at an affordable price. Our schools are in attractive locations and provide first class facilities, which are constantly being reviewed and updated. We want our students to see us not only as a place to study but also a place to meet people from all over the world, in a relaxed and friendly environment.

If you want to study in a relaxed and quiet environment, and be close to the excitement and attractions of central London, Highgate is the choice for you. Highgate is an attractive and interesting area of north London and the college is situated in a beautiful historic building, set in spacious English-style gardens. Highgate offers excellent local facilities and entertainment, as well as direct access to all the major attractions of Central London: - It is located among the three fashionable London villages of Highgate, Muswell Hill, and Crouch End, and close to the famous Hampstead Heath - The area is popular with famous musicians, artists and writers - There are many lively bars, restaurants and open-air cafes, as well as interesting designer shops - Lots of historic, literary and musical associations - Close to a variety of sports facilities and parks - 5 minutes\' walk from Highgate underground station, in London\'s Zone 3, with Central London just 25 minutes away. One of the most popular features of St Giles Highate is our beautifully designed and maintained English-style garden. In the summer, the garden is used for parties and barbeques, where you can relax and chat with your friends. On warm days, your teacher may even suggest taking the class to work in the sunshine!

At St Giles, we understand that different students have different needs. The St Giles \"learner-centred\" approach to teaching English enables our teachers to meet your individual needs. You, the learner, are encouraged to participate actively in the process of learning and acquiring the language. Courses cover practice in all four skill areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening; however, you will find the focus of our General English programmes is on speaking and listening - generally the main requirements of today\'s modern English speaker. A typical General English programme includes: - Developing and improving your spoken English, to make you a clearer and more confident speaker - Developing your listening and comprehension skills - Learning and reviewing the basic grammatical structures of the English language - Everyday English - language that you can use in real-life situations, both spoken and written - Reading practice, and comprehension testing For all General English courses, you will use a text book, which forms the basis of your study, but which is supplmented by a variety of authentic materials.

At St Giles Highgate we have an Accommodation & Welfare Officer, who will be pleased to arrange your accommodation. We offer homestay accommodation, student residence and a range of guest houses and hotels.

We offer a full social programme of activities and events, to complement your students, and encourage you to use your English in a social context.