London is one of the world's most famous cities. It is a city of contrasts: the vibrant night-life of the West End and the quiet peace of the beautiful parks; famous museums and busy shopping streets; ancient British traditions and a cosmopolitan atmosphere. London has something for everyone, from great theatres to world-class football teams! St Giles College London Central is situated in the centre of this great city.
We are a big, lively, friendly school with some of the best facilities of any language school in England! On average, 70 different nationalities study at St Giles London Central each year. Here you will enjoy our first class teaching and academic facilities, together with the excitement of being based in the centre of London. You will find us in the very heart of the city, just minutes' walk from London's number one tourist attraction - the British Museum. We are also near to: |
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Covent Garden - famous for its market and shops, street entertainers, restaurants and bars |
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The Houses of Parliament |
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The West End - London's entertainment district, comprising theatres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs |
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The renowned shopping areas of Oxford Street and Regent Street |
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More museums, including the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, the Courtauld Gallery |
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Our busy social programme includes a range of visits, excursions, parties and activities to help you make the most of your time in London. |
St Giles London Central is housed in a very substantial, 100 year old building.
Recently refurbished and modernised, the college is now well equipped with up-to-date
language learning resources. Studying at St Giles London Central you will benefit from:
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29 spacious General English classrooms - offering comfortable and pleasant surroundings for your lessons |
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Dedicated Executive language training centre - fully air-conditioned, with its own lounge, complimentary refreshments and free internet access |
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16 station student/teacher interactive language laboratory - used for class activities with your teacher, or as a private study resource |
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Self-access centre including TV/video/DVD facilities
and reference library - a wide-range of resources in English to help you maximise your time in London |
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Computer laboratory, with language learning software, CD-Roms and DVD library |
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Specialist English language bookshop and library |
And when you are not studying you can enjoy:
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Our large, bright and attractive cafeteria serving "international Italian" style snacks and light meals, coffee, cakes and sandwiches all day |
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Free internet café for student use |
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A digital DVD film projector with regular free film showings |
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Attractive roof garden on the fifth floor - a quiet spot in which to relax in the heart of London |
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St Giles London Central offers you the unique opportunity to live "on campus" in our student residence on the upper floors of the college. Single or twin rooms are available, on a breakfast only or breakfast and dinner basis. As well as the St Giles College Residence, we offer a wide choice of other accommodation options, including homestay, local residence halls, hostels and hotels to suit all budgets.
For full details of the accommodation options we can offer in London Central, please see Accommodation, Welfare and other services.
Click here to download information on the cost of living in London Central
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You will want to get the most from your time in London, so we are pleased to offer you a varied and exciting programme of activities, designed to help you discover London and Great Britain. You will enjoy theatre and cinema trips, parties and excursions to other UK destinations each weekend. For a full and current social programme please visit Your Free Time.
Please do not hesitate to contact our team in London Central for further information about the courses and services available.
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Principal: |
Tony Evans |
Director of Studies: |
Vicky McWilliam |
Platinum Course Director: |
Barbara Williams |
Head of Teacher Training: |
Garth Cadden |
Registrars: |
Kamila Zapletalova |
Finance Supervisor |
Chris Sousa-Phipps |
For details of other interesting London sites, visit:
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