English language courses in the heart of London with one of the best language schools

London is home to numerous language schools; however, a select few stand out for their quality of teaching and professionalism – one such school is St Giles. The English language courses at this school have consistently received top ratings from hundreds of students in the Verbalists Language Network over the past twenty years.

Central London is renowned for its landmarks such as Piccadilly, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Westminster with Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Oxford Street with its boutiques, the world-famous Harrods, upscale Mayfair, and the theaters of the West End. Everywhere you go, you encounter British tradition intertwined with the modern cosmopolitan spirit of the city, captivating with its uniqueness.

School

St Giles College is considered one of the best English language schools in London. This prestigious institution boasts a tradition spanning over 70 years and has received numerous awards.

Students in London have access to two schools – one in the heart of London and another in the broader center (Zone 3) in the elite district of Highgate. In addition to London, St Giles has schools in Cambridge and Brighton, as well as in Canada.

Every year, around 10,000 students from over 90 countries attend English language courses at one of the school’s centers.

St Giles London Central is located in an elegant building in Bloomsbury, the academic part of London, just a 5-minute walk from the British Museum and about ten minutes from the famous shopping streets of Oxford and Bond.

Classrooms are modernly equipped with interactive boards, audio and DVD teaching materials, and students have access to a language lab as well as a computer lab with free internet access.

English Language Courses

You can choose a course lasting 1, 2, 3, 4, or more weeks. Classes are scheduled in the morning or afternoon, with each class lasting 50 minutes.

In addition to the standard option, which includes 20 hours per week, the General English course can also be taken in an intensive option of 28 hours per week (09:00-15:30).

The Business English course, with the same number of hours, directly prepares students for the internationally recognized Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) exam.

For absolute beginners (Pre-A1 level), classes are taught in small groups of up to 12 students. Courses start on 20 January, 17 February, 17 March, 21 April, 19 May, 16 June, 22 July, 18 August, 15 September, 13 October and 10 November 2026, and are always held in the mornings.

If your English level is Intermediate (B1) or higher, you can choose the IELTS Preparation course with either 20 lessons per week (4 hours per day, 09:00–13:00) or an Intensive option with 28 lessons per week, taught from 09:00 to 15:50. Classes are international, with a maximum of 12 students per group.

English for University Studies is a flexible course designed to give you the key skills you will need for university life in the UK. The course consists of 28 lessons per week; 20 lessons of General English in the morning, and 8 lessons per week of English for Academic Purposes in the afternoons. The level of English required is Intermediate and above. You may see a sample timetable here. 

For faster progress, we recommend the English Plus program – 5 additional individual lessons per week at a cost of £325 per week.

Activities & Excursions

Time outside the classroom can also be used to improve English, and the most enjoyable way is to participate in a diverse program of extracurricular activities organized by the college.

In the company of teachers and fellow students, you will visit London’s landmarks, go to cinemas, pubs, and clubs, while weekends are reserved for excursions to Oxford, Cambridge, or Brighton.

Accommodation

Homestay

Homestay accommodation for adult students is offered in carefully selected families that St Giles College has collaborated with for years. Homestay is usually 30-50 minutes away by metro from the school. Accommodation is in single rooms; the toilet/bathroom is shared with the family.

The stay is based on bed and breakfast. The dinner supplement is £53 per week.

A double room can be booked only if two students travel together and attend the language program at the school; the price is available upon request.

Upon request, the school also offers family (superior) accommodation closer to the school, of higher quality, with a private bathroom, at an additional cost of £187 per week on the family accommodation prices shown in the table.

⚠️ Homestay accommodation for students aged 16 and 17 is only available as a half-board option (breakfast and dinner), and in this case, an additional £85 per week should be added to the program price shown in the price list/table below.

St Giles Residence

The college offers its students aged 18 and over an exceptionally affordable opportunity to study and stay in the same building in the heart of London.

The residence offers standard and superior single and double rooms. The table below shows prices for a single room with a private bathroom.

Standard rooms are equipped with TVs, kettles, and sinks. Bathrooms are shared, with three students sharing one bathroom.

Superior rooms have private bathrooms.

Breakfast on weekdays, served in the school cafeteria, is included in the price.

Note: We recommend early enrollment as the number of places in this accommodation is very limited, and all capacities are often filled by the end of February.

Chapter Highbury Residence

This modern student residence, designed for students aged 18 and over, is a 30-minute bus ride from the school in Highgate and about 20 minutes from St. Giles College in central London.

Nearby is the London Metropolitan University and the Arsenal stadium. This London district is rich in restaurants, cafes, shops, and is famous for organizing large music events throughout the year.

All rooms are single with private bathrooms, grouped into apartments of four to six rooms. Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen and a shared living room.

The residence has a courtyard and several common rooms with plasma TVs, a cinema, a gym, a reading room, and laundry facilities (service available for a minimal fee).

The residence provides bed linen and towels. WiFi/internet is free.

The stay is on a self-catering basis. Breakfast supplement is £40 per week (served in the St. Giles school restaurant).

NOTE: This accommodation is suitable for attending classes at both schools – London Highgate and London Central.

The residence’s address is 309 Holloway Rd, London N7 9DS, and you can see the location here.

Dates and Prices

Students with prior knowledge of English can start the program every Monday.

For absolute beginners, morning classes are offered in small groups of up to 8 students. Courses start on 20 January, 17 February, 17 March, 21 April, 19 May, 16 June, 22 July, 18 August, 15 September, 13 October and 10 November 2026.

For all programs, departure and return are always on Sundays, and classes start on Mondays.

St Giles schools are closed on UK public holidays. In 2026, no classes take place on 1 January, 3 April, 6 April, 4 May, 25 May, 31 August and 25 December. Lessons missed due to public holidays are not replaced, and when a public holiday falls on a Monday, courses usually start on the Tuesday of that week.

2026 PRICES for ST GILES LONDON CENTRAL

⚠️ Prices are given in £ (GBP), ages 16+

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HOMESTAY

single room, breakfast included (16+)

Program	Lessons per week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	SIX weeks
General English (Afternoons) 13.45–17.40	20	776	1332	1888	2444	3556
General English or IELTS Preparation (Mornings) 09.00–13.00	20	861	1502	2143	2784	4066
General English INTENSIVE 09.00–15.30	28	974	1728	2482	3236	4744
General English + English for Business 09.00–15.30	28	974	1728	2482	3236	4744
IELTS Preparation (INTENSIVE) 09.00–15.30	28	974	1728	2482	3236	4744

£64 High Season Surcharge (per week) 22 Jun–21 Aug

⚠️ Homestay accommodation for students aged 16 and 17 is only available as a half-board option (breakfast and dinner), and in this case, an additional £85 per week should be added to the program price shown in the price list/table below.

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ST GILES ON-SITE RESIDENCE

single room private bathroom weekday breakfast included

Program	Lessons per week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	SIX weeks
General English (Afternoons) 13.45–17.40	20	1048	1876	2704	3532	5188
General English or IELTS Preparation (Mornings) 09.00–13.00	20	1133	2046	2959	3872	5698
General English INTENSIVE 09.00–15.30	28	1246	2272	3298	4324	6376
General English + English for Business 09.00–15.30	28	1246	2272	3298	4324	6376
IELTS Preparation (INTENSIVE) 09.00–15.30	28	1246	2272	3298	4324	6376

£44 High Season Surcharge (per week) 22 Jun–21 Aug

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CHAPTER HIGHBURY RESIDENCE

single room private bathroom self-catering

Program	Lessons per week	ONE week	TWO weeks	THREE weeks	FOUR weeks	SIX weeks
General English (Afternoons) 13.45–17.40	20	1002	1784	2566	3348	4912
General English or IELTS Preparation (Mornings) 09.00–13.00	20	1087	1954	2821	3688	5422
General English INTENSIVE 09.00–15.30	28	1200	2180	3160	4140	6100
General English + English for Business 09.00–15.30	28	1200	2180	3160	4140	6100
IELTS Preparation (INTENSIVE) 09.00–15.30	28	1200	2180	3160	4140	6100

£52 High Season Surcharge (per week) 22 Jun–21 Aug

⚠️ Prices are given in £

✅ We will gladly provide prices for studying English for any desired course length once we receive a specific inquiry.

Included in the price:

English language course with specified hours, selected accommodation, registration (£85) and non-refundable accommodation finding (£50) fees charged by the college, meals according to the price list in the table, diagnostic test at the start of the course, and a certificate upon course completion. You can also use textbooks during the course with a deposit or purchase it (approximate prices per book £35-£55), access the language and computer labs, and enjoy free internet access. Additionally, you’ll receive the college’s promotional bag.

Optional Add-On

The English Plus package offers 5 individual lessons combined with your chosen English course for £325 per week.

Not included:

Registration fee of £50, airfare with related taxes, airport transfers, UK visa procurement costs (if visa is needed), and travel insurance.

Application Process

Please note that filling out the PRODIREKT Application Form and Terms & Conditions does not secure a place on the program, nor does it mean you are under obligation that your child attends the course you are inquiring about. It is simply the first step in the application process, so that we can give you precise program details and check program/accommodation availability. A contract is signed directly with the school, and a place is confirmed after a deposit or the whole course fee is settled. Please fill out and sign:

• Application Form (download here) and
• Terms and Conditions (download here), and send them back to info@verbalistseducation.com

The Verbalists Language Network is part of the PRODIREKT Education Group, which is a certified representative and partner of prestigious schools and colleges in world renowned university centers.

When you enroll for foreign language study abroad with the Verbalists you are not only getting the expert advice, guidance and dependability of an accredited organization and a world-leading language network, but you also enjoy special privileges, such as:

• scholarships offered only to PRODIREKT/Verbalists students and our International Ambassadors;
• special discounts – you often pay less than what a school charges for the same program;
• enrollment advantages – faster processing, lower or no deposits, no charge when you change your booking;
• priority in reserving your residential or homestay accommodation;
• less strict cancellation policy;
• free visa application assistance;
• travel and airport transfer arrangements;
• in case of some young learner programs and summer schools, guidance and care of our staff and group leaders during the duration of a program.

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