This summer vacation course provides a structured programme of social and cultural activities in the morning, followed by a choice of 15 or 20 English lessons per week in the afternoon. With this programme you can relax and make friends as well as learn about the life and culture of Britain or America - and improve your English at the same time! Programmes are held at all our UK and USA centres and prices are inclusive of all entrance charges, guides and study materials.
Morning activities and excursions are all accompanied by a teacher or guide and include such items as:
Brighton |
Walking history tour of Brighton & Hove
Visit to Stanmer Park (manor house and grounds)
University campus visits (Sussex &/or Brighton)
Visit to Arundel Castle/ Cathedral
Trip to Lewes castle and town |
London |
The South bank and ride on the London Eye
Old Tate and New Tate Galleries
Greenwich, and the Millenium Dome by boat
Greenwich Park (where Elizabeth I was born!) and the Cutty Sark
Royal London and the changing of the guard
Tower Bridge The Tower of London
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Eastbourne |
Hastings (on the funicular to St Clements Caves and 1066 battlefield)
Walk to Beachy Head and Seven Sisters (spectacular coastal scenery)
Laser Quest
Pevensey Castle (Roman/ Medieval)
Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum
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San Francisco |
Visit to Golden Gate Bridge
Cable Car ride to Fisherman's Wharf
Historic tour of San Francisco
Berkeley University and Town
Visit to North Beach and Cliff House |
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St Giles Eastbourne offers a selection of one or two-week Language and Leisure courses for the more mature student (50+ years), which provide a programme of language learning and cultural activities from breakfast to bedtime! The day is divided into language learning activities in the morning, follow-up afternoon activities including guest speakers and visits to places of interest and an optional sports and entertainment programme for the evenings. In addition to friendly teachers, experienced guides, our talented social organiser, and guest speakers, here are some of the activities our programme has to offer:
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Accompanied visits to charming South Coast towns and villages such as: Arundel, Canterbury and Brighton, with castles, cathedrals and manor houses |
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Indoor and outdoor sporting activities, including tennis, golf, bowling, swimming, horse riding and walking |
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Evening activities such as restaurant and theatre outings, city and country pub nights, films, concerts, dances, story telling, dinner parties and games nights |
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Local visits to radio and newspapers, wine-producers and antiques collectors |
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Day trips to London, with the best shops, sights, and theatres in the world and so much more... |
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All the St Giles Colleges in the UK offer special three-week summer courses. There are three start dates each year and the student can choose programmes during the mornings or afternoons only of 15 - 20 lessons per week, or full day courses (28 lessons per week).
St Giles Colleges in the UK and USA provide a special course over the Christmas and New Year period each year.
The St Giles Christmas Course combines a 2-week General English course with the chance to experience a typical English or American Christmas with a host family. The course content is general and covers a mixture of grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The emphasis is on practical communication and speaking skills. Special topics are also taught to allow students to make the most of their time in England or America over Christmas, e.g. shopping vocabulary and British customs.
We also run some special Christmas Social Programme activities such as a visit to a carol concert in a church, a trip to see a Christmas show at the theatre, going to see the 'Holiday on Ice' show etc. The cost of these activities is not included in the price - students just pay for those activities in which they wish to participate.
Information on Christmas courses 2002/03
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