Junior Summer Courses - St Giles International

For students
aged 7-17
Junior
Summer
Courses
& Family Courses
Learn English and enjoy an exciting activity
programme in the UK, USA or Canada
2016
Welcome to St Giles
Junior & Family
Summer Courses
For students aged 7-17
Individual care and supervision
Comprehensive and interactive English lessons
ange of sports or academic English Plus options at
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selected centres
Educational and fun activity programmes
hoice of residential programmes on university and
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independent school campuses
amily Courses in Brighton, London or San Francisco
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for parents and their children
Established in 1955, St Giles International offers 60 years’
experience in providing excellence in English language training
for people of all ages, with different needs and from all over the
world.
With our great choice of summer centre locations and our
international reputation for excellence, you are guaranteed to
receive the highest quality programme.
If you are aged 7-17 years, want to improve your English, explore
the UK, USA or Canada, have fun and make new friends from all
over the world, then make St Giles your choice this summer!
UK Summer Centres are accredited by the
for the teaching of English in the UK
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www.stgiles-international.com
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YOUR JUNIOR COURSE
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Accommodation & Welfare
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The Social Programme 06
English Plus 07
UK
Cambridge (14-17 yrs) Canterbury Juniors (8-12 yrs) Canterbury Seniors (13-17 yrs) London (10-17 yrs) Nottingham (10-17 yrs) Oxford (12-17 yrs) Southampton (10-17 yrs) 08
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USA
Florida (8-15 yrs) New York (14-17 yrs) San Diego (10-17 yrs) San Francisco (10-17 yrs) 22
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CANADA
Toronto (9-17 yrs) Vancouver (10-17 yrs) 30
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YOUR FAMILY COURSE
Brighton Family Course London Family Course San Francisco Family Course
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FEES, DATES & BOOKING
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Your Junior Course
We offer a package programme at our junior centres, providing quality teaching,
accommodation, meals, supervision and an exciting social programme!
QUALITY TEACHING
Our friendly and professional teachers use cutting-edge methods in an
interactive learning environment to help you learn quickly. The lessons
are designed to focus on building your communication skills and
confidence in using English.
Our qualified teachers bring the language to life through a vibrant and
functional approach. In addition to formal language skills training, lessons
include project work, games, and use of modern English language
teaching resources. Lessons will also include preparation for excursions
and activities, to help you continue your learning outside of the classroom.
WE OFFER:
• 2
0 lessons (16.7 hours) or 25 lessons (20.8 hours) each week
• P
rogress checks and 1:1 feedback sessions with your teacher
• S
mall international classes with lots of individual attention
• All learning materials
• E
nd-of-course certificate and full report
New English
Plus
students
ForOptions
A range of exciting options to
allow students to tailor their
junior course.
aged 7-17
• English Plus sport options
include instruction in
football, tennis and fencing.
• English Plus language
options are designed to
help students use English
in a variety of different
settings, e.g. exam skills
and performing arts
courses.
See page 7 for more
information.
EACH WEEK CONSISTS OF:
50%
GENERAL ENGLISH BASED
ON STUDENT NEEDS AND
THEMES OF THE WEEK
20%
PROJECT WORK
For your peace of mind...
All junior residential
students will be covered
by our insurance.
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15%
EXCURSIONS
15%
REVISION AND
PROGRESS
ASSESSMENT
ACCOMMODATION AND WELFARE
We want to make sure that you are able to relax and
feel at home with us in a safe environment. All our junior
centres offer the following:
• Full-board residential accommodation
• Healthy food choices, with plenty of variety
• Special diets catered for
• 24-hour welfare and support staff on site at all times
• Lots of individual care and attention
• 24-hour emergency contact number for students and parents
• Insurance included for all students
“The staff are
nice, the food is
delicious and my
room is great!”
ELIZABETH, UKRAINE
All of your accommodation is carefully selected by us to ensure that
you are comfortable and happy during your stay. You will stay in a
modern and safe residence, with a range of facilities.
Our welfare and support staff are on site at all times - 24 hours a day should you need any help while you are with us.
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The Social Programme
ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS
Every St Giles Summer Course is packed
with activities, excursions, local visits, sports,
and games, all carefully designed to be both
educational and fun. The programme of
activities and trips is chosen to be suitable for
your age and to help you make new friends,
practise your English and have fun from your
very first day at the centre until you leave!
You can enjoy:
• A
n action packed afternoon programme of sports, local
visits and games
• F
un evening activities including quiz nights, discos,
competitions and international talent shows
• Excursions
for students studying in the UK will include
London, Oxford, Cambridge and Brighton
• In
the USA you can visit cities such as New York and
San Francisco, as well as exciting theme parks such as
Universal Studios and The Wizarding World of Harry
Potter
• S
tudents at our centres in Canada can enjoy trips to
Niagara Falls, the CN Tower and Whistler
SAMPLE TORONTO TIMETABLE 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
07:00
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
07:00 Wake Up
08:00 Breakfast
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
Arrivals
& Games at
Fleuberry Park
& Shopping at
Upper Canada
Mall
12:00
13:00
14:00
08:30 - 12:30 Lessons
08:30 - 12:30 Lessons
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
13:30 - 14:00 St Giles Huddle
15:00
16:00
Baseball &
Crafts
17:00
Excursion:
CN Tower
Personal Time
18:00
Soccer & Yoga
Personal Time
Full-Day
Excursion:
Helicopter Ride
over Niagara
Falls, Dinner Out
& Shopping
Time
13:30 - 14:00 St Giles Huddle
Swimming &
Softball
Personal Time
Dinner
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner
19:00
20:00
Activities or
Free Time
21:00
Casino Night
Chill Out Night
Karaoke Night
22:00
International
Quiz Night
Half-Day
Excursion:
Shopping at Las
Americas
Premium
Outlets and
Dinner Out
22.30 Room Time
23:00 Lights Out
23:00
Please note that all schedules are subject to change and that excursions are not provided on the day of arrival or departure.
Optional sports activities may include: tennis, basketball, soccer, baseball, American football, volleyball, etc.
Optional arts and crafts activities may include: dance, drama, yoga, sketching, jewellery making, t-shirt art, etc.
Scheduled personal time activities may include: laundry, study, contacting family, etc.
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English Plus
We offer a wide range of English Plus sport and language options, which take place over
5 hours per week in the afternoons and enable you to tailor your Junior Summer Course
to your specific interests and needs.
LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Students can personalise their course on arrival by adding one of the many English Plus language options,
available at most centres in the UK, USA and Canada at no extra cost.
• E
nglish Plus University Studies Taster, giving
students a taste of what it is like to study at a
British or American University
• English
Plus Performing Arts, for students who
would like to explore the language of drama,
theatre and dance
• E
nglish Plus Language Workshops, for those
who would like more practice in vocabulary and
functional language
• E
nglish Plus Speaking & Writing, focused on
practising productive skills such as creative
writing, public speaking, and script writing
• E
nglish Plus Exam Skills, a taster course focusing
on exam techniques needed for exams such as
FCE, CAE, IELTS, SAT and TOEFL
Language
Workshops
Exam
Skills
University Studies
Taster
Performing
Arts
Speaking
and Writing
Sailing
Surfing
Cambridge
Canterbury Seniors
London
Southampton
New York
San Francisco
Vancouver
The above English Plus language options are subject to minimum student numbers.
SPORT OPTIONS
Fencing
Football
Tennis
Canterbury
Nottingham
Florida
San Diego
English Plus sport options are available at select centres in the UK and USA for an additional fee per week*.
These Sport Options have limited places and should be booked at the time of enrolment. All sporting
equipment and safety materials are included.
• E
nglish Plus Tennis - 5 hours of tennis instruction
per week from Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)
professionals
• E
nglish Plus Fencing - 5 hours of fencing lessons
per week from qualified instructors
• E
nglish Plus Surfing - 5 hours of surfing lessons
per week from experienced surf instructors
• E
nglish Plus Football - 5 hours of instruction per
week in football skills and techniques
• E
nglish Plus Sailing - 5 hours of sailing lessons per
week from professional instructors
*Prices for English Plus sport options can be found on page 40.
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Cambridge
Stansted
London
Heathrow
Gatwick
Sunday 26th June - Sunday 7th August 2016
Cambridge
at the University of Cambridge
Founded in 1596,
Sidney Sussex
is a college of
the University of
Cambridge and is
located in the very
heart of this traditional
English city.
This campus offers ambitious
learners the opportunity to
experience living and learning at
this international centre
of excellence.
With on-site accommodation of
an excellent standard, a historic
formal dining hall – considered
one of the finest at the university
– and sculptured lawns, this centre
offers the classic Cambridge
university experience.
We offer students an intensive
course at this centre with 25
lessons per week with a maximum
class size of 12. This is a small
centre perfect for mature young
learners looking to maximise
their progress.
• Intensive programme for
ambitious and focused
learners
• Live and learn at one of the
world’s leading universities
• Located in the heart of the
city
Language
Workshop
Exam
Skills
University
Studies
Taster
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
Travel Times:
14 to 17 years
1:20
London – 60 minutes
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
25 lessons (20.8 hrs) per
week
1:15
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Capacity:
50 students
Accommodation:
Residential
• single rooms
• shared bathrooms (1:4)
Excursions include:
• Cambridge colleges
• London
• Oxford
• Punting on the river
Class Size:
12 students per class
St Giles Juniors is a Summer School which contracts Sidney Sussex College for the use of its facilities, but which
otherwise has no other connection or association with the University of Cambridge or its Colleges.
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London
Heathrow
Gatwick
Canterbury
Sunday 3rd July - Sunday 7th August 2016
Canterbury Juniors
at The King’s School
Based in the
magnificent grounds of
Canterbury Cathedral
and St Augustine’s
Abbey, the medieval
feel of The King’s
School is guaranteed
to offer Canterbury
Juniors’ students a
magical experience.
Students will benefit from
traditional-style accommodation
with modern teaching and
recreational facilities such as
an indoor swimming pool, gym,
outdoor playing fields, tennis
courts and a fencing hall. Students
have the opportunity to take the
English Plus Tennis or English Plus
Fencing options, which take place
over five hours per week in the
afternoons.
This is the perfect programme
for younger learners, especially
those going abroad for the first
time. This centre offers extra
levels of care and supervision, and
dedicated on-site St Giles staff
available at all times.
• Safe and secure campus,
with high levels of
supervision
• Excellent sporting and
leisure facilities
• Beautiful city centre
location ideal for younger
learners
Tennis
Fencing
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
Travel Times:
8 to 12 years
1:10
London – 90 minutes
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:10
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Capacity:
70 students
Class Size:
Accommodation:
Residential
• single rooms or
• shared rooms (2, 3 and 4)
• shared bathrooms (1:4)
Excursions include:
• Brighton
• Hastings
• Windsor
• London
12 students per class
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London
Heathrow
Gatwick
Canterbury
Sunday 3rd July - Sunday 7th August 2016
Canterbury Seniors
at The King’s School
The King’s School has a
history dating back to
597AD making it Britain’s
oldest boarding school.
The school is set in the
beautiful grounds of
Canterbury Cathedral and
St Augustine’s Abbey –
both World Heritage Sites –
in the centre of Canterbury.
Modern accommodation,
teaching, and recreational
facilities combined with the
medieval school buildings
and grounds offer a magical
experience.
Sporting facilities on offer
at the nearby King’s School
sports centre include an indoor
swimming pool, gym, outdoor
playing fields, tennis courts and
fencing hall.
Students will also have the
opportunity to take the English
Plus Tennis or English Plus
Fencing options, which take place
over five hours per week in the
afternoons.
• Learn in the grounds of
Canterbury Cathedral
• Safe and secure campus
• Excellent sporting and
leisure facilities
Tennis
Fencing
Performing
Arts
Speaking
and Writing
Language
Workshop
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
Travel Times:
13 to 17 years
1:20
London – 90 minutes
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:15
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Capacity:
170 students
Class Size:
Accommodation:
Residential
• single rooms or
• shared rooms (2, 3 and 4)
• shared bathrooms (1:4)
Excursions include:
• Brighton
• Hastings
• Windsor
• London
12 students per class
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King's Cross St Pancras station
London
Heathrow
Gatwick
Sunday 26th June - Sunday 7th August 2016
London
at UCL & University of Westminster
Our centre is based
at University College
London (UCL) and
the University of
Westminster, both
ideally located in the
heart of the capital
and perfect for more
independent learners.
With the Westminster classrooms
just a short walk away from our
UCL residence in fashionable
Fitzrovia, this junior centre
offers the best of all worlds. It
is the ideal place for students
looking for the London university
experience in a supervised yet
more independent environment.
The campus offers excellent
learning and recreational facilities
combined with an exciting activity
programme, allowing students to
experience everything London
has to offer. Excursions include
visits to some of the city’s top
attractions such as the London
Eye and the Tower of London.
• Experience the student
lifestyle at central London
universities
• Enjoy excursions to famous
London sights
• Excellent learning and
recreational facilities
Language
Workshop
Speaking
and Writing
Performing
Arts
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
Travel Times:
10 to 12 years & 13 to 17 years
1:20
Heathrow: 40 minutes
Gatwick: 60 minutes
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:12
Capacity:
150 students
Accommodation:
Residential
• Single
• Shared bathrooms (1:6)
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Excursions include:
• London Eye
• Thames River Cruise
• Tower of London
• Windsor Castle
Class Size:
15 students per class
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Nottingham
East Midlands
Birmingham
London
Heathrow
Gatwick
Sunday 19th June - Sunday 31st July 2016
Nottingham
at the University of Nottingham
The historic home of Robin
Hood, Nottingham is ideally
located to experience the
UK with trips to Manchester,
York and Cambridge. Our
centre is based at the
University of Nottingham –
ranked in the UK’s Top 30
and the World’s Top 100
universities.
Nottingham offers younger
learners a safe and secure
stay with teaching and
accommodation all close together
on a beautiful self-contained
campus set in 330 acres of
sculptured parkland.
The campus offers great sporting
facilities just a few minutes’
walk from the accommodation,
including tennis courts, an indoor
swimming pool, and playing fields.
High levels of supervision, care
and attention make this an ideal
campus for younger learners
or those going abroad for the first
time.
• Safe, secure and selfcontained campus ideal
for younger learners
• Warm and friendly
atmosphere with lots
of personal attention
• Excellent sporting facilities
include sports pitches,
green spaces and tennis
courts
Football
Tennis
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
10 to 12 years & 13 to 17 years
1:20
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:15
Capacity:
170 students
Class Size:
Accommodation:
Residential
• single rooms or
• twin rooms
• Shared bathrooms (1:5)
Travel Times:
London – 150 minutes
Cambridge – 100 minutes
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Excursions include:
• London
• Manchester
• Cambridge
• York
15 students per class
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Oxford
Stansted
London
Heathrow
Gatwick
Sunday 26th June - Sunday 7th August 2016
Oxford
at Oxford Brookes University
St Giles Oxford is our new
junior summer centre
for 2016, based on the
beautiful, green and
modern campus of Oxford
Brookes University.
The St Giles Oxford junior centre
is based at one of the UK’s leading
modern campuses, offering high
standards of accommodation,
leisure and teaching facilities.
This is a safe and secure campus,
with plenty of green outdoor
space to relax and enjoy our
exciting social programme. The
classrooms, student houses and
leisure/dining facilities are all
within walking distance from
each other, and are located just a
20-minute walk from the centre of
Oxford.
• Within walking distance to
the heart of Oxford
• Set in beautiful parkland,
with modern teaching and
leisure facilities
• Afternoon trips to many of
Oxford’s famous colleges
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
12 to 17 years
1:20
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:15
Capacity:
150 students
Class Size:
Accommodation:
Residential
• single rooms - ensuite
• single rooms - shared
bathrooms
Travel Times:
Oxford - 20 minutes’ walk
London - 90 minutes
2 full-day and 3 half-day
excursions per week
Excursions include:
• Oxford colleges
• London
• Cambridge
15 students per class
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London
Heathrow
Gatwick
Southampton
Sunday 3rd July - Sunday 21st August 2016
Southampton
at Southampton Solent University
Located in Southampton
city centre, Solent
University is a
contemporary campus
offering high quality
teaching facilities, indoor
sporting facilities and
outdoor playing fields.
The modern residence is just a
short walk from the teaching
blocks and features single rooms
with en-suite bathrooms.
• Vibrant and exciting city
centre location
A vibrant city, Southampton also
has a rich historical and cultural
heritage and remains one of the
UK’s greenest cities. It features
one of Britain’s largest shopping
centres, and a historic waterfront
setting. The city is perfectly
located to visit London and some
great South Coast attractions.
• High quality en-suite single
rooms
With a lively and action-packed
programme, this campus is ideal
for students looking for a city
experience this summer.
• Modern university campus
Language
Workshop
Exam
Skills
Speaking
and Writing
Performing
Arts
University
Studies
Taster
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
10 to 12 years & 13 to 17 years
1:20
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:15
Capacity:
100 students
Accommodation:
Residential
• single rooms
• en-suite bathrooms
Travel Times:
London – 120 minutes
Winchester – 25 minutes
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Excursions include:
• London
• Oxford
• Brighton
• Bath
Class Size:
15 students per class
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Tampa
Tampa
Orlando
International
Sunday 26th June - Sunday 31st July 2016
Florida
at the Admiral Farragut Academy
The Admiral Farragut
Academy is a leading naval
school founded in 1933.
Located in St Petersburg,
Florida, the school is set in
a stunning 33 acre campus
with fantastic on-site
recreational facilities.
Facilities include a swimming
pool, sculptured gardens and
baseball and softball pitches. The
campus is also equipped with its
own arts complex and theatre.
The comfortable residential
accommodation is all based on
campus.
The attractions of Orlando
– Disney World, Sea World,
Universal Studios and Adventure
Island – are only 120 minutes
away. Students enjoy full-day
excursions to these great theme
parks every week.
• Live and learn in America’s
‘Sunshine State’
• Safe campus, with high
levels of personal attention
• Exciting social and activity
programme, including
optional sailing lessons
Sailing
There will also be time during
the week to relax on some of the
world’s best beaches.
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
8 to 12 years & 13 to 15 years
1:15
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:12
Capacity:
75 students
Class Size:
15 students per class
Accommodation:
Residential
• shared rooms (2, 3 and 4)
• shared bathrooms (1:4)
Travel Times:
Tampa – 45 minutes
Orlando – 120 minutes
3 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Excursions include:
• Universal Studios Orlando
• Wizarding World of
Harry Potter
• Disney World Orlando
• Adventure Island Water
Park
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New York
Newark
JFK
La Guardia
Sunday 19th June - Sunday 7th August 2016
New York
at Barnard College
Barnard College is affiliated
to Columbia University
and is located just steps
away from its campus, on
the Upper West Side of
vibrant Manhattan. This
centre is perfect for more
independent learners
wishing to experience
the excitement of living
and learning in one of the
world’s greatest cities.
This prestigious college has been
affiliated to Columbia University,
the oldest institution of higher
learning in the State of New York,
since 1900. Located only minutes
away from the main attractions
of New York, this centre is ideal
for those looking for a real city
experience.
Students can make the most
of Manhattan with our lively
and varied social programme.
After lessons, St Giles staff will
accompany students on the
famous New York Subway to
travel around the city like true
New Yorkers.
• Live and learn in the heart
of Manhattan
• Ideal for more independent
learners
• Optional University
Studies course available
for students interested
in going to university in
America
Language
Workshop
Exam
Skills
Speaking
and Writing
Performing
Arts
University
Studies
Taster
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
14 to 17 years
1:20
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:12
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Accommodation:
Excursions include:
• Six Flags Amusement park
• 5th Avenue Shopping and
Times Square
• Museum of Natural History
• Empire State Building
• Statue of Liberty
Capacity:
150 students
Class Size:
15 students per class
Residential
• single rooms
• shared rooms
• shared bathrooms (1:6)
Travel Times:
Newark, EWR - 35 minutes
JFK – 35 minutes
La Guardia – 25 minutes
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Enjoy a multicity
alifornian
udents
ForCst
experience!
aged 7-17
Why not spend two weeks in
San Diego and two weeks in
San Francisco this summer?
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Los Angeles International LAX
Los Angeles
San Diego International
San Diego
Sunday 26th June - Sunday 31st July 2016
San Diego
at San Diego State University
Located a short distance
from downtown San Diego
and some of the best surf
beaches in the world, San
Diego State University’s
magnificent campus offers
the perfect setting for
students to enjoy a typical
summer in California, the
Golden State.
San Diego State University is
the oldest and largest higher
education institution in the San
Diego region.
The beautiful, self-contained
campus is in a wonderful city
location, and only a short distance
away from the beach, so students
can experience the best of both
worlds.
Students can enjoy fantastic onsite facilities including outdoor
swimming pools, sports fields and
a ten-pin bowling alley! The high
quality residential accommodation
is also based on campus and has
excellent dining options to suit all
tastes.
• Optional surfing lessons
available
• Attractive campus location
within easy reach of the
beach and the city centre
• Excellent sporting and
leisure facilities
Surfing
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
10 to 12 years & 13 to 17 years
1:20
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:12
Capacity:
90 students
Class Size:
Accommodation:
Residential
• twin
• shared bathrooms (1:6)
Travel Times:
San Diego International
Airport: 30 minutes
Los Angeles International
Airport (LAX): 120 minutes
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Excursions include:
• San Diego Zoo
• Sea World
• Disneyland
15 students per class
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San Francisco
San Francisco International
Sunday 26th June - Sunday 7th August 2016
San Francisco
at California State University, East Bay
The California State East
Bay campus is located in
the scenic Hayward Hills
with spectacular views over
San Francisco Bay, and only
40 minutes from the centre
of the city.
The campus offers high quality
teaching and leisure facilities such
as modern classrooms with digital
projectors and plenty of outdoor
space to relax and enjoy the social
programme.
• Modern centre with
excellent facilities
and accommodation
Accommodation is in a modern
residence with twin rooms and
communal areas. On-site food
courts and shops complete the
university experience!
• Safe, compact campus with
high levels of
personal attention
This is a relaxed, fun and caring
young learner experience, on a
self-contained campus offering
excellent levels of supervision.
Outside of the classroom students
can enjoy fantastic trips and
activities in and around the
beautiful Bay area.
• Study in East Bay, with
easy access to the city
Language
Workshop
Speaking
and Writing
Performing
Arts
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
10 to 12 years & 13 to 17 years
1:20
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:15
Capacity:
150 students
Class Size:
15 students per class
Accommodation:
Residential
• twin
• shared bathrooms (1:4)
Travel Times:
San Francisco – 40 minutes
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Excursions include:
• The Golden Gate Bridge
and Pier 39
• Ride the duck and explore
Chinatown
• Alcatraz
• Ride the famous San
Francisco tram
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Enjoy a multiCstanadian
city
udents
r
Fo
experience!
aged 7-17
Why not spend two weeks
in Toronto and two weeks in
Vancouver this summer?
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Toronto Pearson
International Airport
Toronto
Sunday 10th July - Sunday 31st July 2016
Toronto
at St Andrew’s College
St. Andrew’s College
is a leading Canadian
independent school, with
over a century of history
and tradition. The school’s
100 acre campus offers
a beautiful setting for an
unforgettable summer
experience, combining
historic architecture with
modern teaching facilities.
The campus is safe and selfcontained and features fantastic
on-site sports facilities including
a 25m indoor swimming pool,
arts centre, gymnasium and large
playing fields for outdoor sports.
The attractions of Toronto are all
within easy reach for students
to enjoy, including the iconic
CN Tower. All students will
also be able to experience the
breathtaking beauty of Niagara
Falls close-up, with a helicopter
ride over the world famous
waterfall.
• Experience Canadian
college life on a
magnificent 100
acre campus
• Excellent sporting
and leisure facilities
• Attractions of Toronto
within easy reach of
the school
This course includes
the helicopter ride
ents
r studover
ofFo
a lifetime
Niagara Falls!*
aged 7-17
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
9 to 12 years & 13 to 17 years
1:20
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:12
Capacity:
75 students
Accommodation:
Residential
• twin rooms
• shared bathrooms (1:8)
Travel Times:
Toronto – 40 minutes
1 full-day and 3 half-day
excursions per week
Excursions include:
• Day trip with helicopter
ride over Niagara Falls
• CN Tower
• Casa Loma
• Canada’s Wonderland
Class Size:
15 students per class
*on specific dates and only available once per student
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Vancouver
Vancouver International
Sunday 3rd July - Sunday 31st July 2016
Vancouver
at University of British Columbia
Founded in 1908, the
University of British
Columbia (UBC) enjoys
a global reputation for
academic excellence
ranking 2nd in Canada and
40th worldwide. Nestled in
acres of beautiful gardens,
with a regional park next
door and the Pacific Ocean
within walking distance,
UBC is a beautiful setting
for a summer programme.
UBC offers students a modern
university experience with onsite residential accommodation
of an extremely high standard.
The campus also boasts fantastic
sporting facilities, the Vancouver
Museum of Anthropology, an
award winning Arts Centre, and
the beautiful Botanical Gardens.
All of this is only 15 minutes away
from the city.
Our programme offers students
the chance to experience the
best of Vancouver and British
Columbia. During their stay, all
students will enjoy 2 full-day and
2 half-day excursions per week.
• Experience Canadian
University life on a campus
famous for its facilities
• Within easy reach of
downtown Vancouver
• Exciting activity
programme including
visits to Grouse Mountain,
the Capilano Suspension
Bridge and Whistler
Language
Workshop
Speaking
and Writing
Performing
Arts
KEY FACTS
Ages:
General Staff Ratio:
10 to 12 years & 13 to 17 years
1:20
Lessons:
Excursion Staff Ratio:
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
1:12
Capacity:
120 students
Accommodation:
Residential
• single and twin rooms
• shared bathrooms (1:8)
Class Size:
Travel Times:
Vancouver – 15 minutes
2 full-day and 2 half-day
excursions per week
Excursions include:
•S
ea plane ride over
Vancouver harbour
• Stanley Park and the
Vancouver Aquarium
• Whistler
• Cultus Lake Water Park
15 students per class
St Giles Juniors is a Summer School which contracts the University of British Columbia for the use of its facilities, but
which otherwise has no other connection or association with the university. Main photo taken by Martin Dee, UBC.
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Your Family Course
For parents and children aged 7-15
This fantastic summer course offers families the chance
to visit the UK or USA together and combine quality
language learning with a fun activity programme in
Brighton, London or San Francisco.
QUALITY TEACHING
All our teachers are qualified, native level English speakers, and many
have years of teaching experience. During the course, interactive
lessons take place in fully equipped classrooms each morning. Parents
study English at one of our year-round adult schools – St Giles
Brighton, St Giles London Central or St Giles San Francisco – whilst
children have lessons in modern classrooms nearby. We offer:
• 20 English lessons (16.7 hours) each week
• Progress checks and 1:1 feedback sessions with your teacher
• Small international classes with lots of individual attention
• End-of-course report
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
After morning lessons, the whole family can enjoy three afternoon
activities per week together, plus a weekly full-day excursion, along
with other families. Activities can include sports in the park, guided
walks and visits to local attractions and museums.
The rest of the week can be spent enjoying free time together and
exploring the exciting cities of Brighton, London or San Francisco!
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
Our flexible programme allows families to choose between homestay
accommodation, apartments or hotels. The full package price*
includes homestay accommodation in twin rooms, with breakfast every
day and light lunches on weekdays. These homestays are typically
located 45-60 minutes away from the school. For families looking for
a more independent option, we are happy to help arrange alternative
accommodation in apartments or hotels.
*See p.40 for package options and prices.
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36
Heathrow
Gatwick
Brighton
Sunday 19th June - Sunday 31st July 2016
Brighton Family Course
The St Giles Family Course
in Brighton offers families
the chance to visit the UK
and study together during
the summer in a fantastic
seaside location.
Brighton is a friendly, young city
located on the UK’s south coast,
often called “London-by-the-sea”.
This city offers something for
every member of the family, from
the boutique shops and lively
theatre scene, to its beautiful
beach and pier.
On this programme, parents will
study English in the mornings
at our year-round adult school,
St Giles Brighton, whilst
children have lessons in modern
classrooms just a few minutes’
walk away in the Jubilee Library.
Both centres are located in central
Brighton near the Royal Pavilion,
the Palace Pier and the seafront.
Activities during this course
can include boat trips, guided
sightseeing walks, bowling and
sporting activities. There will also
be a weekly full-day excursion for
you to enjoy, including a trip to
London every two weeks.
• Located in the heart of one
of Britain’s largest seaside
cities
• Parents & children study in
modern classrooms just a
few minutes apart
• 3 afternoon activities &
1 full-day excursion per
week, plus lots of free time
to enjoy with the family
KEY FACTS
Lessons:
Class Size:
12 students per class for
adults
15 students per class for
children
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
General Staff Ratio:
Ages:
7 to 15 years
1:15
Capacity:
45 children
Accommodation:
Homestay, hotel or self
catering apartments
1-full-day excursion and
3 afternoon activities per
week
Excursions include:
• London
• Hastings
• Chichester
• Eastbourne
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London
Heathrow
Gatwick
Sunday 19th June - Sunday 7th August 2016
London Family Course
The St Giles Family Course
in London offers families
the chance to visit the UK
and study together during
the summer in one of the
world’s greatest capital
cities.
London is an exciting city with a
fascinating history and a diverse
cultural scene. The capital offers
some of the world’s best sights
and attractions, including the
historic Tower of London, the
beautiful Houses of Parliament
and the London Eye.
On this programme, parents will
study English in the mornings
at our year-round adult school,
St Giles London Central,
whilst children have lessons in
classrooms just across the road in
Russell Square. Both centres are
located right in the heart of the
city, ideal for families who want to
enjoy all that London has to offer.
Activities during this course can
include river boat cruises, guided
sightseeing walks, museum
and palace visits, and sporting
activities. There will also be a
weekly full-day excursion for you
to enjoy. Possible day trips may
include Cambridge, Oxford or
Canterbury.
• Excellent central London
location close to world
famous sights and
attractions
• Parents & children study
in modern classrooms in
Russell Square
• 3 afternoon activities & 1
full-day excursion per week
to experience all that the
capital has to offer
KEY FACTS
Ages:
Lessons:
Class Size:
12 students per class for
adults
15 students per class for
children
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
General Staff Ratio:
7 to 15 years
1:15
Capacity:
60 children
Accommodation:
Homestay, hotel or self
catering apartments
1-full-day excursion and
3 afternoon activities per
week
Excursions include:
• Brighton
• Windsor
• Cambridge
• Oxford
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NEW
COURSE
FOR 2016!
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San Francisco
San Francisco International
Sunday 3rd July - Sunday 31st July 2016
San Francisco Family Course
The St Giles Family Course
in San Francisco offers
families the chance to
visit California and study
together during the summer
in one of the USA’s most
vibrant and international
cities.
San Francisco offers a warm
Californian welcome to everyone
who visits. There are many
attractions to enjoy, from Alcatraz
and the Golden Gate Bridge,
to Fisherman’s Wharf and the
famous Cable Cars. The city is
also surrounded by spectacular
natural beauty, such as the Muir
Woods and beautiful beaches.
On this programme, parents will
study English in the mornings at
our year-round adult school, St
Giles San Francisco, and children
will also study on-site in separate
classrooms. The centre is located
on Market Street in downtown San
Francisco, home to some of the
USA’s best shopping and dining,
and just two blocks from Union
Square.
Activities during this course
can include cruises to Alcatraz,
cycle rides, guided sightseeing
walks and sporting activities.
There will also be a weekly
full-day excursion for you to
enjoy, including possible trips to
Yosemite National Park or Lake
Tahoe.
• Fantastic central location in
downtown San Francisco
• Parents & children study in
one location at St Giles San
Francisco
• 3 afternoon activities &
1 full-day excursion per
week, plus plenty of time
to explore California
KEY FACTS
Ages:
Lessons:
Class Size:
12 students per class for
adults
15 students per class for
children
20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per
week
General Staff Ratio:
7 to 15 years
1:15
Capacity:
45 children
Accommodation:
Homestay, hotel or self
catering apartments
1-full-day excursion and
3 afternoon activities per
week
Excursions include:
• Alcatraz
• Lake Tahoe
• Yosemite National Park
• Sausalito
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Fees, Dates and Booking
Residential Centres - UK, USA and Canada for students aged 8-17
Fees include 20 lessons (16.67 hours) each week of General English in international classes, plus a daily programme of excursions, sports and
social activities in afternoons and evenings, and residential accommodation with full board meals. Day-only prices do not include residential
accommodation.
Minimum enrolment: 2 weeks
Dates
Age group
Maximum
Class size
Residential rooms
12
Single
Price per week
Residential
Day only
Prices are in £ sterling
United Kingdom
Cambridge†
26 Jun–7 Aug
1295
810
Canterbury Juniors
Cambridge provides an intensive programme of 25 lessons (20.83 hours) per week.
3 Jul–7 Aug
8-12
12
Single, twin, shared
1015
650
14-17
Optional extras
Fencing 5 hours coaching per week
Tennis 5 hours coaching per week
Canterbury Seniors†
3 Jul–7 Aug
13-17
12
+£155 per week
+£120 per week
970
Single, twin, shared
Optional extras
Fencing 5 hours coaching per week
Tennis 5 hours coaching per week
620
+£155 per week
+£120 per week
London†
26 Jun–7 Aug
10-17
15
Single
945
595
Nottingham
19 Jun–31 Jul
10-17
15
Single and twin
810
495
Optional extras
Football 5 hours coaching per week
Tennis 5 hours coaching per week
Oxford
Southampton†
26 Jun - 7 Aug
3 Jul-21 Aug
12-17
15
10-17
15
+£45 per week
+£100 per week
Single ensuite
845
Single shared bathroom
815
Single en suite
780
United States of America
595
495
Prices are in US$ dollars
Florida
26 Jun–31 Jul
Optional extra
New York†
19 Jun-7 Aug
San Diego
26 Jun-31 Jul
10-17
15
Twin
Optional extra
Surfing 5 hours coaching per week
+$300 per week
San Francisco†
26 Jun-7 Aug
8-15
15
Twin and shared
Sailing 5 hours coaching per week
+$200 per week
14-17
15
Single and twin
1645
995
2045
1295
1545
995
1655
995
(written parental consent required)
10-17
15
Twin
Canada Junior Summer Residential course students for Canada must obtain a Guardianship Certificate through
our office, which processes these for you on 1 March, 1 April, 1 May, and 1 June at a cost of Can$15, or on other dates
at Can$50.
Prices are in Can$ dollars
Toronto
10 Jul–31 Jul
9-17
15
Twin and shared
1615
995
Vancouver†
3 Jul-31 Jul
10-17
15
Single and twin
1795
995
†Cost-free English Plus language options are offered in the afternoon at these Centres (5 hours per week), subject to minimum student numbers.
Residential rooms: twin = rooms with 2 single beds, shared = rooms with 3 or 4 single beds.
Family Courses in Brighton, London & San Francisco for parents and children (ages 7-15)
Minimum enrolment: 1 week. Minimum family number: 1 adult and 1 child
Course Dates (Arrivals and departures are Sunday-Sunday, as indicated).
Adult beginners can start only on 26 Jun.
Programme options
1,2,3 are for children and adults
4,5,6 are for adults only
19 Jun-31 Jul 19 Jun-7 Aug
Brighton
lessons
activities
excursion
lunch
homestay
London
3 Jul-31 Jul
San Francisco
Prices are per person per week
GBP£
GBP£
US$
1
Full package
A
B
C
D
E
463
503
729
2
Day package plus
A
B
C
D
n/a
375
383
536
3
Day package only
A
B
C
n/a
n/a
344
352
491
A 20 morning lessons per week
B 3 afternoon activities per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
C 1 full-day excursion per week (Saturday)
D light lunches (weekdays)
E homestay accommodation in twin room, with breakfast every day†
4 Adult without lessons*
n/a
B
C
D
E
191
223
348
5 A
dult without lessons or
homestay*
n/a
B
C
D
n/a
96
96
145
6 Adult with social programme only*
n/a
B
C
n/a
n/a
65
65
100
*At least one adult must accompany their child to and from lessons every day, and participate in all other activities.
†Families can choose half-board homestay accommodation for an extra £40/$70 per person per week.
We can provide information for families who prefer accommodation in hotels or apartments. Please contact Brighton, London or San Francisco for details.
St Giles can arrange travel and medical insurance for you. Please visit our website for policy information and cost.
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Airport Transfers
Residential Summer Centres
Please note: Courses run from Sunday to Sunday, and all prices are based on arrivals and departures on Sundays.
There is a supplementary charge of £100 or US/Can$200 for arrivals or departures on other days.
Unaccompanied Minors: Any student travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) must pay our UM fee of £40/US$60/Can$60
per single journey in addition to the transfer fees and any charges levied by the airline.
All individual students under the age of 13 must travel as an Unaccompanied Minor and pay this fee.
A return airport transfer is included in the package price for groups of 12 or more from selected airports.
For individuals and small groups, the following supplements apply per student for a return journey.
Coaches and shared vehicles may be used for peak intake dates.
Prices from other airports and/or for larger groups are available on request.
United Kingdom
Summer Centre
Cambridge
Canterbury
London
Prices are per student in £ sterling
Number of students travelling together
Airport/Railway terminal
London
London
London
Nottingham
London
Oxford
London
Southampton
London
1
2
3
Gatwick
260
195
130
Heathrow
220
165
110
Stansted
140
105
70
Gatwick
200
150
100
Heathrow
240
180
120
Gatwick
180
135
90
Heathrow
160
120
80
50
St Pancras Eurostar
100
75
Birmingham
140
105
70
East Midlands
60
45
30
Gatwick
300
225
150
Heathrow
260
195
130
Heathrow
140
105
70
Gatwick
240
180
120
Gatwick
240
180
120
Heathrow
200
150
100
United States of America
Summer Centre
Florida
New York
San Diego
San Francisco
Prices are per student in US$
Airport
Number of students travelling together
1
2
3
Tampa
180
135
90
Orlando
500
375
250
JFK
160
120
80
La Guardia
160
120
80
Newark Liberty International
160
120
80
San Diego International
180
135
90
Los Angeles International
500
375
250
San Francisco International
200
150
100
Canada
Prices are per student in Can$
Summer Centre
Airport
Toronto
Vancouver
Number of students travelling together
1
2
3
Toronto Pearson International
160
120
80
Vancouver International
160
120
80
Family Courses in Brighton, London & San Francisco
Prices are in £ sterling for London and Brighton and US dollars for San Francisco,
and are per family per single journey (maximum 4 passengers).
London
London Heathrow
London surcharge
125
For addresses in East and South East
London, add £7 to these prices.
Brighton
London Heathrow
145
90
London City Airport
125
London Gatwick
136
London Gatwick
Stansted
136
Stansted
Luton
136
200
San Francisco
San Francisco International
145
(Private sedan car)
These charges include 60 minutes’ waiting time from the scheduled time of arrival.
There is an additional charge of £25/US$30 for each additional hour’s waiting time.
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Your Next Step
HOW TO BOOK
ASK US A QUESTION
To book your course, please visit our website at
www.stgiles-international.com and download our
Junior Enrolment Form 2016 or our Family Courses
Enrolment Form 2016. Alternatively, you can request
the enrolment forms by email or book directly on
our website. The enrolment form details the payment
procedure and the Terms and Conditions which all
bookings are subject to. You can choose to pay by
cheque, bank transfer or credit card. If you choose to
pay by bank transfer, all bank charges must be paid
by the student.
If you would like to ask a question about any of the
centres before you book, you can either contact
your local agent or our registration teams using
the details below. You can also complete our online
contact form or speak to us on Skype if you visit our
website.
CONTACT DETAILS
St Giles Junior Summer Courses
(UK, USA and Canada)
1-3 Marlborough Place
Brighton BN1 1UB
UK
T: +44 (0)1273 573 760
F: +44 (0)1273 689 808
St Giles Brighton Family Course
1-3 Marlborough Place
Brighton BN1 1UB
UK
T: +44 (0)1273 573 760
F: +44 (0)1273 689 808
[email protected]
UK: [email protected]
USA: [email protected]
Canada: [email protected]
St Giles San Francisco Family Course
St Giles London Family Course
785 Market Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA94103
USA
154 Southampton Row
London WC1B 5JX
UK
T: +1 415 788 3552
F: +1 415 788 1923
T: +44 (0)20 7837 0404
F: +44 (0)20 7837 4099
[email protected]
[email protected]
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Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
All courses and accommodation are offered subject to
availability.
St Giles reserves the right to cancel a course or make changes
to course arrangements without liability if obliged to by
circumstances beyond its control or due to low demand. In such
cases St Giles would seek to offer alternative arrangements,
dates or venues, or a full refund of fees for tuition and
accommodation.
St Giles reserves the right to refuse to accept a student due to
overriding health and safety concerns, or in cases where we or
the accommodation provider cannot make reasonable provisions
to facilitate their learning needs or for their personal care.
Course fees: No documentation will be issued until we receive
the Course Deposit. Students will not be permitted to start the
course unless full payment has been received.
Cancellations & Refunds: The parent/guardian/agent must inform
the Centre in writing and return the student’s Confirmation of
Acceptance of Studies. Cancellation fees are charged as follows,
and any balance is refunded:
Cancellation received
Cancellation fees
More than 21 days before
the course begins
Course Deposit: £100 (UK),
US$200 (USA) or Can$200
(Canada), plus the Junior Summer
Residential Course Guardianship
Fee of Can$15 or Can$50.
14-21 days
before the course begins
80% of course fees,
supplementary charges for
optional activities (if applicable)
plus (for Family Courses UK or
USA) accommodation deposit
(£100 or US$100), and optional
insurance premium.
Less than 14 days before
the course begins
No refund available
After arrival/early
termination of the course
No refund available
Accommodation cancellation or changes: Family Course
participants in homestay accommodation must give the office 7
days’ notice of changes or cancellation, or pay 7 days in lieu.
Changes to enrolments: We reserve the right to charge an
administration fee of £50 (UK), Can$100 (Canada) or US$100
(USA) each time course details are changed after confirmation
documents have been issued. This charge will not apply to
course extensions.
Visas: It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to contact
their local embassy (or other appropriate office) in good time in
order to obtain any visas/entry documents required for visiting
the UK, the USA, or Canada. No visa support documentation will
be issued until we have received the course deposit.
Visa refusal: Our office must receive the refusal letter before the
course begins. Charges and Refunds are as follows:
Cancellation received
Fees charged
Fees refunded
7 days or more
before the course
begins
Express Mail Fee (if
applicable)
Junior Summer
Residential Course
Guardianship Fee
All other fees
are refunded
Less than 7 days
before the course
begins
Express Mail Fee (if
applicable) Course
Fees for 1 week
Family Course
homestay
accommodation
charges for 1 week
(if applicable)
All other fees
are refunded
Courses and course content: Courses are offered subject to
demand. We reserve the right to vary the organisation and
content of courses, and the range of leisure activities, according
to numbers of students or in response to circumstances beyond
our control.
Student conduct/standard of behaviour: We reserve the
right to terminate without notice the course of any students
who persistently misconduct themselves in their classes
or accommodation, or who fail to meet the attendance
requirements of the course. There is no refund of fees to
students whose courses are terminated in this way.
Insurance: Deposits and fees are not transferable from person to
person. St Giles has arranged insurance for all students included
in the package prices. See our website for further details of the
policy. Family Course students can include this at an additional
cost. Insurance fees (UK) are not refundable in the event of
cancellation.
St Giles Schools of Languages Limited (UK), St Giles Colleges
Incorporated (USA) and St Giles Colleges International
Language Centres Limited (Canada) accept no liability for
the loss of, or damage to, any person’s property while on the
premises of the summer school, or while engaged in leisure
activities outside the campus.
Responsibilities of the parent or guardian: By signing the
application form, the parent or guardian:
1. g
rants the student permission to participate in the full
programme of class and leisure activities;
2. a
uthorises St Giles Schools of Languages Limited (UK)/
St Giles Colleges Incorporated (USA)/St Giles International
Language Centres Limited (Canada) to take appropriate
action in the case of any medical or other emergency, and
accepts responsibility for any resultant costs;
3. accepts responsibility for any wilful damage caused by the
student and any resultant cost for repair or replacement.
Extra-cost and cost-free options: We reserve the right to
cancel or to offer substitute activities on the optional activities
programmes in the event of fewer than 8 students opting for any
specific activity.
Breakages and Medical Deposits: Please note that a breakages
deposit of £80 (UK), US$100 (USA) and Can$100 (Canada) or
equivalent sum in Euros is payable in cash on arrival, and will be
collected from all students on the first day of their course.
Students studying in the US and Canada are also requested to
pay a refundable medical deposit of US/Can$100 to cover the
insurance excess payable for any medical expenses in the event
that the student is ill and requires treatment.
The breakages deposit will be returned to students with a
deduction made for loss of keys and/or personal damage to any
property of the school, or for any liability incurred by the school
resulting from the individual student named on our enrolment
form, or which is non-attributable to any individual student, but
which can be reasonably held to be caused by students of the
school (in the sole opinion of St Giles Schools of Languages
Limited (UK)/St Giles Colleges Incorporated (USA)/St Giles
International Language Centres Limited (Canada)).
Promotional Photographs and Videos: St Giles or its
representatives may take photographs and videos of classes or
other school activities during your time with us, which may be
used for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear
in any promotional materials, please advise us at the time of
booking.
The UK centres are operated by St Giles Schools of Languages
Limited (UK), registered in the UK. The US centres are operated
by St Giles Colleges Incorporated (USA), registered in the USA.
The Canadian centres are operated by St Giles International
Language Centres Limited (Canada), registered in Canada.
All information is correct at the time of going to print, August
2015.
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ST GILES JUNIOR SUMMER COURSES
UK
Cambridge • Canterbury
London • Nottingham • Oxford • Southampton
[email protected]
USA
Florida • New York
San Diego • San Francisco
[email protected]
CANADA
Toronto • Vancouver
[email protected]
ST GILES FAMILY COURSES
Brighton
[email protected]
London
[email protected]
San Francisco
[email protected]
www.stgiles-international.com