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A language school in Cambridge, England, to improve your English
St Giles in Cambridge: learning English in a stimulating setting
St Giles is a solid base for learning English in Cambridge. For a student looking for a well-located language course, the school offers a clear and reassuring starting point.
Easy immersion in local life
Studying in Cambridge means the lessons carry on through getting around, going out and neighbourhood life. This concrete immersion makes practising English more regular and more natural as the stay goes on.
Courses
Flexible start dates
General English - Peak Morning Course (20 lessons)
From280,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 50 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
The school's core General English course, taught in small, interactive group classes in the morning. It strikes a balance between study and leisure, leaving the afternoons free for self-study, cultural activities and excursions.
Students learn alongside people from all over the world, and can add private One-to-One lessons for more focused work. Classes start every Monday, except on school holidays.
Flexible start dates
General English - Peak Morning Course (15 lessons)
From231,00 GBP/ week
15 lessons · 50 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
A lighter version of the morning General English course, built around a flexible timetable that balances classroom lessons with self-study.
It leaves even more free time to explore the UK and join cultural activities and excursions, and students can still add One-to-One lessons for extra focus.
Flexible start dates
General English - Off-Peak Afternoon Course (20 lessons)
From224,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 50 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
The same General English programme, but with lessons in the afternoon, which suits students who prefer to keep their mornings free.
Small group classes, learners from many countries, and the option to add One-to-One lessons. Classes start every Monday, except on school holidays.
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Flexible start dates
Intensive Course - Global English for Life (28 lessons)
From342,00 GBP/ week
28 lessons · 50 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
An Intensive English course that combines General English with Global English for Life, a programme taught in the afternoon. It builds natural, fluent English for everyday situations, travel and international communication.
Lessons are interactive, topic-based and task-driven, in small classes, to help students make fast progress and use English confidently beyond the classroom.
Flexible start dates
Intensive Course - Global English for Work (28 lessons)
From342,00 GBP/ week
28 lessons · 50 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Pre-Intermediate to Advanced
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
An Intensive English course that pairs General English with Global English for Work, a programme that develops English for the workplace together with employability skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving.
Students can earn digital badges that record their English level and the professional skills they have shown, which can be shared online as proof of progress.
An intensive course that combines focused IELTS preparation with General English, to improve grammar, vocabulary and communication alongside exam skills.
It suits students who need a high score and also want to strengthen their language more broadly. Weekly start dates are available at the school's year-round UK centres.
Flexible start dates
Intensive Course - General English Plus Leadership (28 lessons)
From502,00 GBP/ week
28 lessons · 50 min
2 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Pre-Intermediate to Advanced
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
A two-week course for international students that combines General English with English for Leadership, to build leadership skills and cultural awareness.
The first week lays the foundation and the second applies the skills through projects, ending with group presentations and feedback.
A morning IELTS preparation course that builds exam readiness and language proficiency together, with tailored practice for each part of the test and advice from the teachers on private study.
Weekly start dates are available throughout the year at the school's UK centres.
Flexible start dates
Basic Beginner Course Pre-A1 (20 lessons)
From360,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 50 min
2 to 4 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Beginner
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
A structured, beginner-friendly course for students learning English for the first time, taught in group classes in the morning.
Short stays are possible, and after completing it students can continue with a General English course at A1 level.
The morning beginner course with additional private One-to-One lessons each week, for more personalised support in the first steps of learning English.
Students follow the same group programme, and the extra lessons help them focus on their own difficulties and goals.
Preparation for the Cambridge B2 First exam in a morning timetable, for students at upper-intermediate level who want an internationally recognised qualification.
It can be taken on its own or as part of a longer International Semester programme.
Flexible start dates
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Preparation - Intensive Course (28 lessons)
From460,00 GBP/ week
28 lessons · 50 min
4 to 10 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Intermediate to Advanced
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
The intensive format of the Cambridge B2 First preparation, adding more weekly lessons to build confidence in English-speaking environments as well as exam skills.
It suits students going from intermediate to upper-intermediate level.
Preparation for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam in a morning timetable, for students who want an internationally recognised qualification that can improve exam results and career prospects.
The programme also exists in longer International Semester formats.
The intensive format of the Cambridge C1 Advanced preparation, with a fuller weekly timetable for students who want to work on exam skills and general English at the same time.
It leads to an internationally recognised qualification used for study and career purposes.
Flexible start dates
General English One-to-One (20 lessons)
From1.382,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 50 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
1 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
Personalised, fast-track lessons based on each student's needs and goals, with a larger weekly allocation for the quickest progress.
Students choose their focus — fluency, vocabulary or exam preparation — and can start on their own schedule, even when group courses are not available.
Flexible start dates
General English One-to-One (15 lessons)
From886,00 GBP/ week
15 lessons · 50 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 16 years
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Class
1 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at St Giles Cambridge
Personalised lessons tailored to each student's needs, with a lighter weekly allocation that leaves room for other activities.
Students choose their focus — fluency, vocabulary or exam preparation — and can combine these lessons with a group programme for a balanced approach.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Host family for under-18s
From170,00 GBP/ week
Two options are available depending on age and the level of supervision wanted.
This accommodation at St Giles Cambridge
Stay with an English-speaking host in their home to practise English outside the classroom and experience British life first hand. Hosts are carefully selected and monitored, with a choice of single or shared rooms and of meal arrangements. This option is for students under 18.
Police-checked homes are used for under-18s, usually a short to moderate journey from the school by public transport or on foot.
I spent a month at St. Giles Language School in Cambridge. During the four weeks, I had many positive experiences and made wonderful memories.
The school has a family atmosphere and wishes and suggestions are respected.
I attended the intensive course and was able to learn a lot. The teachers taught with a varied teaching style, from which I benefited greatly.
Cambridge is also a great place to learn English, as it is a perfect mix of a historic city, lots of shopping opportunities and a wide range of leisure activities.
If you have any problems during your stay, for example with your host family, you will be helped immediately.
I recently had the opportunity to attend St Giles school with my family for a two-week English course. Unfortunately, my experience was not what I had hoped for, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts with other potential customers.
We signed up for the family course, with one adult and three kids of different ages and English levels. My main goal was to attract my kids to the language and help them lose their inhibitions when speaking it. I expected to receive uncompromisingly professional lecturers with tons of experience, and immersive and entertaining afternoon/weekend activities. I also expected the lecturers to adapt specifically to different levels of English of different kids, especially my 5-year-old who hardly expresses herself in her mother tongue compared to my 10/12-year-old who has already spent many years studying English in school.
Unfortunately, what we received was far from our expectations. In the first week, all three kids were in a group with a child from a very different culture, and the other kid was even unable to read the English alphabet. It was impossible to prepare a meaningful program for such a group, and it ended up with the youngest watching YouTube videos while the elder kids were scared by irregular verbs the same day. The teacher was very unprofessional. She often used her personal mobile phone, which is unacceptable for a teacher, and was not able to immerse the kids in the activities. The kids were never looking forward to seeing her again in the morning and were so happy when the course finally ended every day.
In the second week, the kids were split into two groups, and the elder two got a new lecturer, who was very entertaining, able to play guitar, and having fun with the kids. However, compared to the previous lecturer, he was the opposite. It's a mystery to me why he did not teach the first week, while we’ve seen him there the first week. Afternoon activities were an absolute disaster both weeks, and the lecturer obviously never visited those places; she used Google maps to navigate every site, including the botanic garden, which is basically on the same street as the school. She always seemed like she wanted to go home and was tired of the place and work. Weekends were just outsourced at some external agency, and the lecturer never came with us. We had to develop some effort to get information about the weekend activity; it never came automatically. The way of organizing activities for customers might have been proper 20-50 years ago when there were no internet and no mobile phones with any information at your fingertips. Weekend/afternoon activities were different from the schedule we were provided in advance.
The accommodation service was satisfactory, and we loved the hosting ladies, but the food provided at the canteen was horrible. Giving kids a sandwich with potato chips every day is dangerous for their healthy development. Even after a complaint, I was told that it’s an external service, and the school cannot do anything about it.
Overall, I paid an incredibly high amount of money for a course that I could have organized myself. I will probably do it again next year, but hardly at St Giles. I cannot recommend this institution to other potential customers.
I strongly recommend this school to learn and practice English. The small size of the school enables students to have more proximity with teachers and the principal. The atmosphere is friendly and gives a sense of belonging to this family. I had a great experience !
What a great place to learn English! My daughter was thrilled about the teachers and the kindness of the whole team. I didn't expect such a success and highly recommend that school.
The study environment seems well structured, with clear points of reference for working effectively, and with spaces that allow serious work while still leaving room to breathe.
Why choose this school?
To learn English in Cambridge, this school offers a convincing balance between language progress, local immersion and quality of life. It is worth considering to build a project that is smoother, clearer and more reassuring.
At a glance
Starting price
from GBP 224 per week of classes (General English - Off-Peak Afternoon Course (20 lessons), 24 weeks minimum) — Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026
Lessons per week
20
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Homestay, single room, half board; Homestay, single room, breakfast; Residence, single room, no meals; Apartment, single room, no meals
EAQUALSEvaluation and Accreditation of Quality Language Services
Accreditations and labels: British Council, English UK, EAQUALS.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stay at St Giles cost?
From GBP 224 per week of classes (General English - Off-Peak Afternoon Course (20 lessons), 24 weeks minimum). Budget for 2 weeks: GBP 1,738, about €2,080 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Budget for 4 weeks: GBP 2,922, about €3,490 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Includes: course: General English - Peak Morning Course (20 lessons) (20 lessons per week); accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; fees (registration, file, accommodation); return transfer (Airport Transfer London Stansted (STN)). Sample start date: 4 January 2027, outside peak season. Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.
What is the minimum age to study at St Giles?
The minimum age is 16 years.
What accommodation does St Giles offer?
Accommodation offered: Homestay, single room, half board (from GBP 269 per week); Homestay, single room, breakfast (from GBP 214 per week); Residence, single room, no meals (from GBP 290 per week); Apartment, single room, no meals (from GBP 341 per week). Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.
When do courses start at St Giles in 2027?
Courses start on Mondays: 47 start dates in 2027, from 4 January 2027 to 20 December 2027.
