St Giles Eastbourne

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.

Eastbourne is a medium-sized town, situated at the foot of the South Downs in Southern England - an areas of outstanding natural beauty. Eastbourne is known as one of the sunnest places in England, and situated by the sea on the South Coast, Eastbourne offers a perfect location in which to study and relax. St Giles Eastbourne is housed in an elegant building in spacious grounds, with a fine garden and terrace, and our own heated outdoor swimming pool. The college is just ten minutes from the town centre, where you will enjoy: - A very wide range of shopping, sporting and entertainment facilities - Restaurants, bars and cafes - An annual women\'s international tennis tournament in the town - A new marina development, which will one of the largest in Europe Around Eastbourne you will find some of England\'s loveliest countryside: typical English villages, country houses, parks and a forest. Eastbourne is located just 90 minutes by train from London.

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 Eastbourne we have an Accommodation & Welfare Officer, who will be pleased to arrange your accommodation. We offer homestay accommodation as well as a range of guest houses and hotels. We recommend homestay if: - You want to practise your English and learn about the British way of life - You want to be in a homely environment - You are looking for an economical accommodation option If you are looking for a more independent accommodation option you can stay in one of our hotels or guest houses to suit your budget.

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.