For students aged Junior Summer Courses and Family Courses 2018

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1 For students aged 7-19 Junior Summer Courses and Family Courses 2018

2 Welcome to St Giles Junior & Family Summer Courses For students aged 7-19 Individual care and supervision English lessons covering a range of topics Range of English Plus options at selected centres Specialised courses for high-level English students wanting to learn new skills for future careers Educational and fun activity programmes Choice of residential programmes on university and independent school campuses Family Courses in Brighton, London, New York or San Francisco for parents and their children Established in 1955, St Giles International has more than 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. Families and children aged 7-19 years, who want to improve their English, explore the UK, USA or Canada, have fun and make new friends from all over the world, should make St Giles their choice this summer! UK Summer Centres are accredited by the for the teaching of English in the UK 2

3 26 Contents YOUR JUNIOR COURSE 04 Accommodation & Welfare 05 The Social Programme 06 English Plus 08 Specialised Courses 09 Explorer Tour 10 Our Locations UK Bournemouth (10-17 yrs) 14 Cambridge (14-17 yrs) 16 Canterbury (8-17 yrs) 18 London (12-19 yrs) 20 Nottingham (10-17 yrs) 22 Oxford (12-17 yrs) 24 USA Los Angeles (12-17 yrs) 26 New York (12-19 yrs) 28 Orlando (8-17 yrs) 30 San Francisco Bay (10-17 yrs) CANADA Toronto (9-17 yrs) 34 Vancouver (10-18 yrs) 36 YOUR FAMILY COURSE 38 Brighton Family Course 40 London Family Course 42 New York Family Course 44 San Francisco Family Course FEES, DATES & BOOKING 48 3

4 Your Junior Course We offer a package programme at our junior centres, providing quality teaching, accommodation, meals, supervision and an exciting social programme! St Giles is really great. The people and the staff are excellent and the activities are very fun. Enrica, Italy QUALITY TEACHING Our friendly and professional teachers use communicative methods in a tightknit 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 variety of teaching methods. In addition to formal language skills training, lessons include project work, fun activities, 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: 20 lessons (16.7 hours) or 25 lessons (20.8 hours) each week Progress checks and 1:1 feedback sessions with your teacher Small international classes with lots of individual attention All learning materials End-of-course certificate and full report ENGLUSH PLUS OPTIONS A range of exciting options to allow students to tailor their junior course. English Plus sport options include instruction in football, tennis, fencing and surfing. English Plus language options are designed to help students use English in a variety of different settings, e.g. exam skills and performing arts workshops. See page 8 for more information. SPECIALISED COURSES Brand new courses offering specialisation in leadership and coding. English for Future Leaders English for Future Coders See page 9 for more information. LESSONS EACH WEEK CONSIST OF: 50% 20% 15% 15% General English based on student needs and themes of the week Project Work Preparation for Excursions Revision and progress assessment 4

5 FIND OUT MORE junior-summer-english-language-centres 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 Catering for special diets 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 We carefully select your accommodation to ensure that you will be 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. For your peace of mind... All junior residential students will be covered by our insurance. 5

6 The Social Programme Activities and Excursions Every St Giles Summer Course is packed with activities, excursions, visits to local attractions, 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: Afternoon activities including sports, visits to local attractions and games. Fun evening activities including quiz nights, discos and international talent shows In the UK, there will be a variety of trips to places that are local to each centre, including London, Oxford, Cambridge and Brighton Students on specialised courses will enjoy excursions to places relating to their course, including local businesses and universities. In the USA you can visit cities such as New York and San Francisco, as well as exciting theme parks including Universal Studios and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Students at our centres in Canada can enjoy trips to places such as Niagara Falls, the CN Tower and Whistler LOS ANGELES SAMPLE TIMETABLE 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 07:00 08:00 07:00 WAKE UP 08:00 BREAKFAST 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00 23:00 ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE OR EXCURSION: TOUR OF DOWNTOWN HOLLYWOOD ACTIVITIES OR FREE TIME 08:30-12:30 LESSONS 08:30-12:30 LESSONS 12:30-13:30 LUNCH 13:30-14:00 ST GILES HUDDLE EXCURSION: FULL-DAY EXCURSION: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS LOS ANGELES 12:30-13:30 LUNCH 13:30-14:00 ST GILES HUDDLE BASEBALL & CRAFTS LA MUSEUM OF ART & BEVERLEY HILLS SOCCER & YOGA AMUSEMENT PARK & DINNER OUT Swimming & Softball DOWNTOWN PERSONAL TIME PERSONAL TIME PERSONAL TIME HALF-DAY 18:00-19:00 DINNER DINNER EXCURSION: VENICE CANALS TOUR, SANTA MONICA CASINO NIGHT BEACH & DINNER CELEBRITY QUIZ CHILL OUT NIGHT OUT KARAOKE NIGHT NIGHT ROOM TIME 23:00 LIGHTS OUT 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. 6

7 I like St Giles because you get to practise your English all the time. From the beginning of my trip, the students and staff were all really welcoming. I now have best friends from all over the world. Silvia, Italy Follow us on and use our hashtag #stgilesjuniors 7

8 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 our English Plus language options, available at most centres in the UK, USA and Canada at no extra cost. English Plus University Studies Taster, giving students a taste of what it is like to study at a British or American University English Plus Language Workshops, for those who would like more practice in vocabulary and functional language English Plus Performing Arts, for students who would like to explore the language of drama, theatre and dance English Plus Speaking & Writing, focused on practising productive skills such as creative writing, public speaking and scriptwriting English Plus Exam Skills, a taster course focusing on exam techniques needed for exams such as FCE, CAE, IELTS, SAT and TOEFL UNIVERSITY STUDIES TASTER LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS EXAM SKILLS PERFORMING ARTS SPEAKING AND WRITING Cambridge Canterbury London Oxford Los Angeles San Francisco Toronto The above English Plus language options are subject to minimum student numbers. SPORTS OPTIONS 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. English Plus Fencing - 5 hours of fencing lessons per week from qualified instructors English Plus Football - 5 hours of instruction per week in football skills and techniques English Plus Tennis - 5 hours of tennis instruction per week from qualified coaches English Plus Surfing - 5 hours of surfing lessons per week from experienced surf instructors FENCING FOOTBALL TENNIS SURFING Canterbury Nottingham Orlando San Francisco *Prices for English Plus sports options can be found on page 48. 8

9 Specialised Courses NEW FOR 2018! Our fantastic new courses for summer 2018 offer students the chance to study specialised skills for a variety of industries including technology and business. These courses aim to help develop skills for future careers and allow students to try something completely new. Each of these Specialised Courses is a three-week course, offering 20 lessons per week of focused training and development sessions. The specialised lessons are supplemented by 6 lessons per week (5 hours) of general English on 2 afternoons. Specialised course students will mix in with general programme students for meals and some activities. There will be some alternative activities and excursions for students on a specialised course, which will relate to their studies. Please see relevant location pages for centre details and accommodation. ENGLISH FOR FUTURE LEADERS While studying leadership with us, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of: Team-work and leading a team Debating skills, influencing people and political awareness Public speaking techniques and practice Business language and strategic problem solving Developing a business proposal and a sales strategy A final business focused project will bring together all of the topics studied. Students on this course will also have the opportunity to take part in talks by industry professionals and university representatives, as well as visit local businesses and world famous universities. English for Future Leaders is available at the following locations: Dates Fees Cambridge July 8th July 29th 5130 New York July 1st July 22nd $7280 ENGLISH FOR FUTURE CODERS While studying coding with us, you can: Improve your understanding of how websites work Learn how to use HTML: the internet language Create website pages Add functionality and website features Invent a game or app and adding development features to it All of the topics are brought together in an overall project running throughout the course. Students on this course will also have the opportunity to take part in talks by qualified coders and visit tech companies. English for Future Coders is available at the following locations: Dates Fees London July 1st to July 22nd 4250 San Francisco Bay July 8th to July 29th $6700 9

10 Explorer Tour St Giles is pleased to offer families and students on our summer courses the opportunity to spend a week s holiday with us, seeing amazing sights across the North of the UK which cannot be visited on shorter day trips. Parents and children will have the opportunity to travel between London and Edinburgh, via the Lake District and York, on our new Explorer Tour, and will discover the best of England and Scotland. Our staff will guide you around mustsee tourist attractions and beautiful cities. We are pleased to be able to offer you an all-inclusive price for the full 7 days. OUR ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE INCLUDES: Travel from Central London/Heathrow to all locations on the itinerary. Return travel to Central London/ Heathrow airport. Comfortable executive coach with fitted seat-belts, reclining seats & air conditioning. This will be available throughout the tour for all sightseeing and transfers subject to legal restrictions on driving time. 7 nights 3* hotel accommodation for group participants. Accommodation in twin bedded rooms with ensuite bathroom facilities. Tickets for entry to various attractions including York Minster Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle and boat trips. Dedicated St Giles staff to accompany the group for the full 7 days. 10

11 DEPART FROM LONDON THE LAKE DISTRICT EDINBURGH LOCH LOMOND YORK ARRIVE IN LONDON LOCH LOMOND KEY FACTS EDINBURGH Accommodation: 3* hotels Full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included Dates of travel: 22nd to 29th July 2018 Price: GBP 975 per person (based on sharing a twin room) LAKE DISTRICT YORK LONDON Single Room Supplement: GBP 345 per person 11

12 Our Locations NOTTINGHAM OXFORD CAMBRIDGE LONDON BRIGHTON CANTERBURY BOURNEMOUTH 12 4 Junior Summer Course Locations Family Course Locations 12

13 In 2017, we welcomed over 50 nationalities to our 16 junior and family centres! VANCOUVER TORONTO NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO LOS ANGELES ORLANDO 13

14 Sunday 8th July - Sunday 5th August 2018 Bournemouth at the Lansdowne Campus Bournemouth Stansted London Heathrow Gatwick With nearly 12km of sandy beaches, Bournemouth offers students a true seaside experience. Situated by Bournemouth University s Lansdowne campus, our centre is within easy walking distance of the beach and the town centre. Bournemouth is a young and vibrant town with a relaxed atmosphere. Its location on the south coast makes it easy to explore much of the UK. Students will enjoy excursions to some famous cities, including London, Oxford and Bath. The town centre campus offers excellent modern facilities. Students stay in high-quality, single ensuite bedrooms in our safe and secure residence, where St Giles staff are always around to supervise. FIND OUT MORE 14

15 KEY FACTS Ages: 10 to 13 years & 14 to 17 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs per week) Capacity: 60 students Experience life in a typical English coastal town Central campus with ensuite bedrooms Exciting social programme including trips to Oxford and Bath and regular trips to London Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:20 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Residential single ensuite rooms Travel Times: Gatwick Airport minutes Heathrow Airport 120 minutes London 120 minutes 2 full-day and 3 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: Beach afternoons London and Madame Tussauds Bath, the Roman spa town Oxford Thorpe Park 15

16 Sunday 1st July - 12th August 2018 Cambridge at the University of Cambridge Cambridge Stansted London Heathrow Gatwick 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. The campus offers ambitious learners the opportunity to experience living and learning at this highly ranked university. 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 and a maximum class size of 12. This is a small centre perfect for mature young learners looking to maximise their progress. 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. FIND OUT MORE 16

17 KEY FACTS Ages: 14 to 17 years Lessons: 25 lessons (20.8 hrs) per week Capacity: 50 students 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 EXAM SKILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES TASTER Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:20 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Residential single rooms shared bathrooms (1:4) Travel Times: London 60 minutes Heathrow Airport - 90 minutes 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: Cambridge colleges London Oxford Punting on the river Specialised Courses English for future leaders 17

18 Sunday 8th July - Sunday 12th August 2018 Canterbury at the King s School Stansted London Heathrow Gatwick Canterbury 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 students 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. This centre is suited to students aged eight or above, as it is based on a safe and secure campus with high levels of care and supervision for younger learners. FIND OUT MORE 18

19 KEY FACTS Ages: 8 to 12 years & 13 to 17 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 150 students Learn in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral Safe and secure residence Excellent sporting and leisure facilities TENNIS Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:15 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:12 FENCING PERFORMING ARTS Accommodation: Residential single rooms or shared rooms (2, 3 and 4) shared bathrooms (1:4) SPEAKING AND WRITING Travel Times: London 90 minutes Gatwick Airport - 70 minutes 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: Brighton Hastings London 19

20 Sunday 24th June - Sunday 5th August 2018 London at UCL & University of Westminster Stansted King s Cross St Pancras Station London Heathrow Gatwick 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 University of 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 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. FIND OUT MORE 20

21 KEY FACTS Ages: 12 to 15 years & 16 to 19 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 150 students Experience the student lifestyle at central London universities Enjoy excursions to famous London sights Excellent learning and recreational facilities LANGUAGE WORKSHOP PERFORMING ARTS SPEAKING AND WRITING Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:20 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Residential single shared bathrooms (1:6) Travel Times: Heathrow Airport - 40 minutes Gatwick Airport - 60 minutes 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: London Eye Thames River Cruise Tower of London Specialised Courses English for Future Coders 21

22 Sunday 24th June - Sunday 29th July 2018 Nottingham at the University of Nottingham Nottingham East Midlands Birmingham Stansted London Heathrow Gatwick 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 20. Nottingham offers younger learners a safe and secure stay with teaching and accommodation on a beautiful selfcontained campus set in 330 acres of sculptured parkland. The campus has 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. FIND OUT MORE 22

23 KEY FACTS Ages: 10 to 13 years & 14 to 17 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 170 students Safe, secure and self-contained campus ideal for younger learners Warm and friendly atmosphere with lots of personal attention Excellent sporting facilities include sports pitches, a swimming pool and tennis courts FOOTBALL Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:20 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Residential single rooms Shared bathrooms (1:5) Travel Times: London 150 minutes Heathrow Airport minutes East Midlands Airport - 20 minutes 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: London Manchester Cambridge 23

24 Sunday 1st July - Sunday 5th August 2018 Oxford at Oxford Brookes University Oxford Stansted London Heathrow Gatwick Our centre is based on the beautiful, green and modern campus of Oxford Brookes University. This campus is close to the historic centre of Oxford, home to the prestigious colleges of one of the world s most famous universities. The St Giles Oxford junior centre is based in a modern campus, offering comfortable accommodation, leisure and teaching facilities. Students can enjoy the lovely green spaces on campus during their down time. The student accommodation, leisure spaces and dining facilities are all within walking distance of each other, and are located a short bus ride away from the centre of Oxford. FIND OUT MORE 24

25 KEY FACTS Ages: 12 to 17 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 150 students A short bus ride away from the centre of Oxford Set in beautiful parkland, with modern teaching and leisure facilities Afternoon trips to many of Oxford s famous colleges EXAM SKILLS PERFORMING ARTS Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:20 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Residential Single rooms Shared bathrooms (1:5) Travel Times: Oxford - 20 minutes bus ride London - 90 minutes Heathrow Airport - 50 minutes 2 full-day and 3 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: Oxford colleges London Cambridge 25

26 Sunday 24th June - Sunday 5th August 2018 Los Angeles at California State University, Northridge Los Angeles International LAX Los Angeses Located on the sunny West Coast, in one of the world s most famous cities, our centre offers the perfect location for exploring California s beaches as well as all the attractions of the city of LA. Students will enjoy the comforts of a modern campus, situated towards the north of the city. There are fantastic sports facilities on site, and the campus is within easy reach of beaches and the city s main attractions. Students enjoy full-day, all-inclusive excursions to iconic theme parks every week, as well as a range of other day trips and activities such as beach visits, shopping and volleyball. FIND OUT MORE 26

27 KEY FACTS Ages: 12 to 17 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 80 students Visit the Golden State of California, and stay in one of the most exciting cities in the world Get a taster of American university life by living on campus Fantastic social programme including full day trips to LA s best theme parks SPEAKING AND WRITING UNIVERSITY STUDIES TASTER PERFORMING ARTS Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:15 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Residential twin rooms shared bathrooms (1:2) Travel Times: Hollywood - 30 minutes Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport 60 minutes Santa Monica Beach 30 minutes 2 full-day and 3 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: Disneyland Resort Hollywood Santa Monica Beach Six Flags Magic Mountain Universal Studios 27

28 Sunday 24th June - Sunday 12 August 2018 New York Newark La Guardia JFK New York at the City College of New York Founded in 1847, the City College of New York (CCNY) is the oldest college of the City University of New York. Its 35-acre campus is located in the neighbourhood of Hamilton Heights, a historic, cultural part of northern Manhattan named after a Founding Father of the United States. CCNY offers an attractive campus, with a mix of old Gothic architecture and modern facilities. Students stay in apartment-style bedrooms in a comfortable residence. Close to the main attractions of New York, this centre is ideal for those looking for a real city experience. As part of our lively and varied social programme, St Giles staff will accompany students on the famous subway to travel around the city like true New Yorkers. FIND OUT MORE 28

29 KEY FACTS Ages: 12 to 15 years & 16 to 19 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 125 students Large, safe and attractive campus Live and learn in vibrant Manhattan Ideal for independent learners who want to see all the city has to offer Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:20 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:12 Accommodation: Residential single rooms with shared bathrooms (1:2) twin rooms with shared bathrooms (1:4) Travel Times: Newark Airport - 35 minutes JFK Airport 60 minutes La Guardia Airport 30 minutes 2 full-day and 3 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: Six Flags Amusement Park Yale & New Haven Museum of Natural History Empire State Building Philadelphia Specialised Courses English for Future Leaders 29

30 Sunday 24th June - Sunday 22nd July 2018 Orlando at the Florida Institute of Technology Tampa Orlando International Orlando Located on the East Coast of Florida at the Florida Institute of Technology, our centre offers the perfect location for exploring the beautiful beaches and world-famous attractions of Orlando. The Florida Institute of Technology offers a modern campus where students can enjoy sports and recreational facilities in the Florida sunshine. The attractions of Orlando - Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure - are only 60 minutes away. Students enjoy full-day excursions to these fantastic theme parks every week. Our students will also have the opportunity to visit some of the world s best beaches each week. FIND OUT MORE 30

31 KEY FACTS Ages: 8 to 12 years & 13 to 17 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 75 students Live and learn in America s Sunshine State Safe campus, with high levels of personal attention Exciting social programme including tickets to Florida s best theme parks Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:15 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:12 SURFING Accommodation: Residential single rooms shared bathrooms (1:2) Travel Times: Tampa Airport minutes Orlando Airport - 60 minutes Orlando Downtown - 70 minutes 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: Universal Studios Orlando Wizarding World of Harry Potter Walt Disney World Orlando Gatorland 31

32 Sunday 1st July - Sunday 29th July 2018 San Francisco Bay at California State University, East Bay San Francisco San Francisco International 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. Accommodation is in a modern residence with twin rooms and communal areas. On-site food courts and shops complete the university experience! This is a relaxed, fun and caring young learner experience, on a self-contained campus. Outside of the classroom, students can enjoy fantastic trips and activities in and around the beautiful Bay area. FIND OUT MORE 32

33 KEY FACTS Ages: 10 to 13 years & 14 to 17 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 150 students Modern centre with excellent facilities and accommodation Study in East Bay, with easy access to the city Plenty of sports facilities to take advantage of LANGUAGE WORKSHOP EXAM SKILLS Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:20 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Residential twin and triple rooms shared bathrooms (1:5) PERFORMING ARTS TENNIS Travel Times: San Francisco 40 minutes San Francisco Airport - 30 minutes 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: The Golden Gate Bridge and Pier 39 Exploring Chinatown Alcatraz Trips on the famous San Francisco trams Specialised Courses English for Future Coders 33

34 Sunday 1st July - Sunday 29th July 2018 Toronto at St Andrew s College Toronto Pearson International Airport Toronto 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 self-contained and features fantastic on-site sports facilities including a 25m indoor swimming pool, arts centre, gym and large playing fields for outdoor sports. The attractions of Toronto are all visited on the social programme, including visits to downtown Toronto and 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. This course includes the helicopter ride of a lifetime over Niagara Falls!* FIND OUT MORE junior-english-summer-schools/toronto 34

35 KEY FACTS Ages: 9 to 13 years & 14 to 17 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 60 students Experience Canadian school life on a magnificent 100-acre campus A wide range of sports facilities available Many visits to the best attractions in Toronto LANGUAGE WORKSHOP PERFORMING ARTS Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:20 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:12 Accommodation: Residential twin and shared rooms shared bathrooms (1:8) Travel Times: Toronto 40 minutes Toronto Pearson Airport - 30 minutes 2 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 Enjoy a multi-city Canadian experience! Why not spend two weeks in Toronto and two weeks in Vancouver this summer? 35

36 Sunday 1st July - Sunday 22nd July 2018 Vancouver at University of British Columbia Vancouver Vancouver International Founded in 1908, the University of British Columbia (UBC) enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence ranking 3rd 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. This course includes a Sea Plane ride across Vancouver Harbour!* UBC offers students a modern university experience with on-site 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 fullday and 2 half-day excursions per week. 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. Campus photo taken by Martin Dee, UBC. FIND OUT MORE junior-english-summer-schools/vancouver 36

37 KEY FACTS Ages: 10 to 13 years & 14 to 18 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 60 students Experience Canadian university life on a beautiful campus Within easy reach of downtown Vancouver Exciting activity programme including visits to Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge and Whistler Maximum Class Size: 15 students per class General Staff Ratio: 1:20 Excursion Staff Ratio: 1:12 Accommodation: Residential single and twin rooms shared bathrooms (1:8) Travel Times: Vancouver 15 minutes Vancouver Airport - 20 minutes 2 full-day and 2 half-day excursions per week Excursions include: Sea plane ride over Vancouver Harbour* Stanley Park and the Vancouver Aquarium Whistler Cultus Lake Water Park *Available on specific dates and only once per student. Enjoy a multi-city Canadian experience! Why not spend two weeks in Toronto and two weeks in Vancouver this summer? 37

38 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, New York or San Francisco. QUALITY TEACHING All our teachers are qualified, native level English speakers, and many have years of teaching experience. During the course, lessons take place each morning in modern classrooms. Parents study English at one of our year-round adult schools St Giles Brighton, St Giles London Central, St Giles New York City or St Giles San Francisco whilst children have lessons in 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 cities of Brighton, London, New York or San Francisco! ACCOMMODATION & MEALS Our flexible programmes allow 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 minutes away from the school. Please see page 48 for package options and prices. NEW YORK SAMPLE TIMETABLE 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8.45 AM PARENTS DROP CHILDREN OFF AT THEIR CLASSROOMS 9 AM - 1 PM LESSONS ARRIVALS FREE TIME FOR FAMILIES FREE AFTERNOON 1 PM PM LUNCH PROVIDED BY ST GILES BOAT TRIP TO ELLIS ISLAND HISTORIC TOUR ST GILES WATER OLYMPICS IN CENTRAL PARK TALL SHIPS NEW YORK HARBOUR SAIL FREE AFTERNOON EXCURSION: RUNAWAY RAPIDS FAMILY WATER PARK FREE EVENINGS Please note that all schedules are subject to change. Free evening and afternoon time is for families to organise their own time and activities. Please note that some activities and excursions will require families to travel on public transport and families are advised to purchase a travel pass for this purpose. 38

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40 Sunday 24th June - Sunday 19th August 2018 Brighton Family Course London Heathrow Gatwick Brighton The St Giles Family Course in Brighton offers families a more relaxing destination in the UK to study and explore British culture. 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 boutique shops and a lively theatre scene, to its beautiful beach and pier. On this programme, parents will study English in the mornings at our yearround 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 classrooms just a few minutes apart Plenty of activities and free time for families to enjoy the seaside FIND OUT MORE 40

41 KEY FACTS Ages: 7 to 15 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 55 children Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class for adults 15 students per class for children General Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Homestay, hotel or self catering apartments 1 full-day excursion and 3 afternoon activities per week Excursions include: London Hastings Chichester Eastbourne 41

42 Sunday 17th June - Sunday 19th August 2018 London Family Course London Heathrow Gatwick The St Giles Family Course in London offers families the chance to spend their holiday 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 Tower of London, the 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 classrooms in Russell Square which are just a few minutes apart Plenty of group activities and free time for families to explore London FIND OUT MORE 42

43 KEY FACTS Ages: 7 to 15 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 60 children Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class for adults 15 students per class for children General Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Homestay, hotel or self catering apartments 1-full-day excursion and 3 afternoon activities per week Excursions include: Brighton Windsor Cambridge Oxford 43

44 Sunday 24th June - Sunday 12th August 2018 Newark La Guardia New York JFK New York Family Course The St Giles Family Course in New York offers families the chance to study together in one of the world s most exciting and iconic cities. New York is a city that needs no introduction. The City That Never Sleeps offers something for everyone, from the excitement of Times Square to the open green spaces of Central Park. With culture, history, fantastic shopping and more, every member of the family will enjoy their stay here. On this programme, parents will study English at our year-round adult school on Fifth Avenue, with children s classes just a few minutes walk away. Our location, right in the heart of Manhattan, means you won t have to go far to see many of the city s main attractions, including the Empire State Building and Macy s famous department store. Activities during this course can include guided sightseeing walks, museum trips and sports in Central Park. There will also be a weekly full-day excursion for you to enjoy, including trips to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Fantastic central Manhattan location close to famous sights Parents & children study in classrooms on the famous 5th avenue A packed social programme with visits to many iconic sights including the Empire State building FIND OUT MORE 44

45 KEY FACTS Ages: 7 to 15 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 45 children Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class for adults 15 students per class for children General Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Homestay, residence, hotel or self catering apartments 1 full-day excursion and 3 afternoon activities per week Excursions include: Empire State Building Ellis Island & Statue of Liberty Baseball Stadium Tour Sports in Central Park 45

46 Sunday 24th June - Sunday 29th July 2018 San Francisco Family Course San Francisco San Francisco International The St Giles Family Course in San Francisco offers families the chance to visit California and experience the relaxed lifestyle on the west coast. 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 Opportunities to visit famous sights such as Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge FIND OUT MORE 46

47 KEY FACTS Ages: 7 to 15 years Lessons: 20 lessons (16.7 hrs) per week Capacity: 45 children Maximum Class Size: 12 students per class for adults 15 students per class for children General Staff Ratio: 1:15 Accommodation: Homestay, hotel or self catering apartments 1-full-day excursion and 3 afternoon activities per week Excursions include: Alcatraz Lake Tahoe Sausalito 47

48 Fees, Dates and Booking Residential Centres - UK, USA and Canda for students age 8-19 Location Dates Age Group(s) Maximum Class Size Residential Rooms Residential Price per week Day only United Kingdom Prices are in GBP Bournemouth 8 Jul-5th Aug 10-13, Single en suite Cambridge 1 Jul-12 Aug Single Cambridge provides an intensive programme of 25 lessons (20.83 hours) per week. Canterbury 8 Jul-12 Aug 8-12, Single, twin, shared Optional extras Fencing 5 hours coaching per week per week Tennis 5 hours coaching per week per week London 24 Jun-5 Aug 12-15, Single Nottingham 24 Jun-29 Jul 10-13, Single Optional extras Football 5 hours coaching per week + 85 per week Oxford 1 Jul-5 Aug Single United States of America Prices are in USD$ dollars Los Angeles 24 Jun-5 Aug Twin $1465 $1215 New York 24 Jun-12 Aug Single and twin $1995 $1185 Orlando 24 Jun-22 Jul 8-12, Single $1685 $1005 Optional extra Surfing 5 hours coaching per week +$300 per week San Francisco Bay 1 Jul-29 Jul 10-13, Twin and triple $1735 $1035 Optional extra Tennis 5 hours coaching per week +$130 per week Canada Prices are in CAD$ dollars Toronto 1 Jul-29 Jul 9-13, Twin and shared $1800 $1075 Vancouver 1 Jul-22 Jul 10-13, Single and twin $1850 $1025 *Note: Junior Summer Residential course students for Canada must obtain a Canadian Juniors Guardianship Certificate through our office. These will be processed for you on 1 March, 2 April, 1 May, and 1 June at a cost of Can$15, or on other dates at Can$50. Cost-free English Plus language options are offered in the afternoon at these centres (5 hours per week), as shown in the Junior Summer Courses brochure, subject to minimum student numbers. Twin = rooms with 2 single beds, Shared = rooms with 3 or 4 single beds. Specialised Courses Course duration: 3 weeks English for Future Leaders Location Dates Age Group(s) Maximum Class Price per course Residential Rooms Size Residential Day only Cambridge 8 Jul 29 Jul Single New York 1 Jul 22 Jul Single and twin $7280 $4850 English for Future Coders London 1 Jul 22 Jul Single San Francisco Bay 8 Jul 29 Jul Twin $6700 $4600 Family Courses in Brighton, London, New York & San Francisco for parents and children (aged 7-15) Course Dates (Arrivals and departures are Sunday-Sunday, as indicated). Adult beginners can start only on 24 Jun or 29 Jul. 24 Jun- 19 Aug Prices are per person per week 17 Jun- 19 Aug 24 Jun- 12 Aug Brighton London New York 24 Jun- 29 Jul San Francisco Programme options 1,2,3 are for children and adults lessons activities excursion lunch homestay GBP GBP USD$ USD$ 4,5,6 are for adults only 1) Full package A B C D E $825 $765 2) Day package plus A B C D n/a $592 $577 3) Day package only A B C n/a n/a $546 $531 4) Adult without lessons* n/a B C D E $415 $369 5) Adult without lessons or homestay* n/a B C D n/a $171 $171 6) Adult with social programme only n/a B C n/a n/a $125 $125 *At least one adult must accompany their child to and from lessons every day, and participate in all other activities. Families can choose homestay accommodation with breakfast and dinner every day for an extra 40/$80 per person per week. We can provide information for families who prefer accommodation in hotels or apartments. Please contact our offices for more details. 48

49 Explorer Tour in the UK Locations Dates of travel Accommodation Price in GBP The Lake District, Edinburgh, Loch Lomond & York 22 Jul-29 Jul 3* hotels, twin room, full board 975 per person Airport Transfers Residential Summer Centres Please note: Courses run from Sunday to Sunday. All prices are based on arrivals and departures on Sundays. Arrival and departure on other days is only available at limited centres and is subject to availability. Non-Sunday arrival or departure will incur a supplementary charge of 100 or US/Can$200 in addition to the extra night charge, available on request. Unaccompanied Minors: Any student travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) must pay our UM fee of 50/US$100/Can$100 per single journey in addition to the transfer fees and any charges levied by the airline. All individual students under the age of 13 must travel as an Unaccompanied Minor and pay this fee. Coaches and shared vehicles may be used for peak intake dates. For individuals and small groups, the following supplements apply. Prices from other airports and/or for larger groups are available on request. United Kingdom Prices are in GBP Centre Airport/Railway terminal Number of students travelling together (one way) Bournemouth London Gatwick Heathrow Cambridge London Gatwick Heathrow Canterbury London Gatwick Heathrow Gatwick London London Heathrow St Pancras Eurostar Birmingham East Midlands Nottingham Gatwick London Heathrow Oxford London Gatwick Heathrow United States of America Prices are in USD$ Number of students travelling together (one way) Centre Airport Los Angeles Los Angeles International $100 $75 $50 JFK $80 $60 $40 New York La Guardia $80 $60 $40 Newark Liberty International $100 $75 $50 Orlando Orlando $120 $90 $60 San Francisco San Francisco International $100 $75 $50 Canada Prices are in CAD$ Number of students travelling together (one way) Centre Airport Toronto Toronto Pearson International $80 $60 $40 Vancouver Vancouver International $80 $60 $40 Family Courses in Brighton, London, New York & San Francisco Prices are per family per single journey (maximum 4 passengers). Brighton London Heathrow 155 London Gatwick 90 Stansted 200 London Central London Heathrow 130 London City Airport 130 London Gatwick 140 Stansted 140 Luton 140 New York* JFK $135 La Guardia $105 Newark Liberty International $175 San Francisco San Francisco International $145 (Private sedan car) San Jose $250 *New York transfer prices are only valid for destinations in New York City. Waiting time (if you or your flight are delayed more than 60 minutes after scheduled arrival time): 25/US$30 per hour. 49

50 Your Next Step HOW TO BOOK To book your course, please visit our website at and download our Junior Enrolment Form 2018 or our Family Courses Enrolment Form Alternatively, you can request the enrolment forms by 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 bank transfer or by credit/debit card. Any bank charges should be paid by the student. ASK US A QUESTION If you would like to ask a question about any of the centres before you book, you can either contact our registration teams using the contact details below or one of our overseas partners located in your country. 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) juniors@stgiles.co.uk St Giles Brighton Family Course 1-3 Marlborough Place Brighton BN1 1UB UK T: +44 (0) brighton@stgiles.co.uk St Giles London Family Course 154 Southampton Row London WC1B 5JX UK T: +44 (0) londoncentral@stgiles.co.uk St Giles New York Family Course 330 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor New York City, NY USA T: newyork@stgiles-usa.com St Giles San Francisco Family Course 785 Market Street, Suite 300 San Francisco, CA USA T: sanfrancisco@stgiles-usa.com 50