International Semester Courses (ISC) |
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International Semester Courses (formerly known as Study Year Abroad) are designed for long-term English language training - ideal if you plan to study English for a minimum of 6 months. ISC students benefit from:
- A structured programme of long term General English study, for 20 lessons per week (half day courses in the mornings or afternoons) or full-day courses of 28 lessons per week
- Flexible monthly start dates throughout the year
- Flexible course length of 24 weeks or more
- Flexible holiday break of up to 4 weeks
- Specially reduced tuition and accommodation rates
- Special "add on" programmes such as English for Business or Tourism
- Preparation for examinations such as Cambridge, IELTS or TOEFL
- Academic counselling and University Placement Service
- Total immersion in English or American language and culture for 6+ months
Multi-centre Courses
On the multi-centre course, ISC students can choose to study at different St Giles locations in the UK or USA. The minimum period for study at any one centre is 12 weeks. Simply send your enrolment form to the college where you plan to start your studies with St Giles and we will do the rest!
Accommodation Options
As part of the learning experience we place ISC students in carefully selected English speaking homes. For stays of 24 weeks or more we can offer you specially discounted rates in shared and single rooms with breakfast and evening meals included. If you don't want to reserve accommodation for your entire International Semester Course, you can reserve any of our regular accommodation options for a minimum of one week.
Course Planner
International Semester Course Planner |
The table below provides a
guide to possible course progression over 6 or 9 months.
Choose 2 consecutive sessions for a 6 month course, or 3 consecutive sessions for a
9 month course. |
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January-March |
April-June |
July-September |
October-December |
ISC Half-day morning 20 Lessons per week |
General English |
General English |
General English |
General English |
Or |
Or |
Or |
Or |
Examination English: FCE, IELTS or TOEFL
*Subject to starting dates
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Examination English: Cambridge: PET, FCE, CAE & CPE
IELTS or TOEFL *Subject to Starting Dates |
Examination English: TOEFL and IELTS Preparation
*Subject to starting dates |
Examination English: Cambridge PET, FCE CAE & CPE IELTS or TOEFL * Subject to starting dates |
ISC Half-day Afternoon 20 Lesson per week
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General English |
General English |
General English |
General English |
ISC Full day options: optional modules (afternoon classes) for 4-12 weeks |
General English Studies
English for Business
English for Tourism
Extra examination preparation
Study skills for IELTS, TOEF, TOEIC
English for Art and Design |
Optional afternoon modules are included in the tuition
fees for full-day students, and are also available to morning students for an additional fee. Modules are available at
various centres and times during the year.Check with the college of your choice for further details. * Please note that these modules are available subject to starting dates.
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Please check with us that the examination you wish to take is available during the period of your course. St Giles reserves the right to offer alternative courses in the event of low demand for particular courses. |
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