English courses in Eastbourne
with St Giles

An intensive course geared towards the world of work: General English in the morning, then business English lessons in the afternoon to communicate better in meetings, interviews or teams.

Topics include presentations, negotiations, feedback and collaboration, as well as employability skills. Students can earn a digital badge certifying their level and the completion of the module.

The intensive IELTS preparation format: most of the week is devoted to the exam, supplemented by General English lessons that strengthen the core language.

It is aimed at those preparing for a specific score who want a faster pace while keeping a solid foundation in General English.

A course to prepare for university life in the United Kingdom: General English in the morning, then university study lessons in the afternoon, covering lectures, seminars, research and referencing.

Students learn to manage a reading list, take notes, summarise, avoid plagiarism, build an argument and write an essay, as well as to follow a lecture, take part in a discussion and give oral presentations. Evening workshops can be combined with IELTS or a Cambridge exam preparation.

A two-week course combining morning General English with afternoon leadership workshops, to develop communication, an international perspective, confidence and problem-solving.

The first week lays the foundations; the second puts them into practice in group projects that end with presentations followed by feedback. Individual sessions on a professional field can be added.

An IELTS preparation that combines exam practice and General English, to strengthen grammar, vocabulary and communication while working on the four papers: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Practice includes describing a graph or table, writing an essay, following a lecture or discussion, and taking a three-part speaking interview. An intermediate level is required, and courses start every Monday.

A heavier version of the beginner course, for those who want to consolidate the basics more quickly by taking more lessons.

The target audience is the same: students starting English from scratch, in small international classes. The content of the additional lessons is not detailed.

A course for absolute beginners who have never studied English: a solid foundation in a structured, reassuring programme, with morning group classes.

Groups have at most twelve students. Once the course is complete, students can move on to the next level in a General English course or an international semester.

Preparation for the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), for upper-intermediate to advanced students who want to study or work in an English-speaking country.

The qualification is recognised by universities and employers. The exam-focused course brings together students of the same level, in classes of twelve at most, in its morning format.

Preparation for the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) in the intensive format, which is more demanding: aimed at reaching advanced level and a qualification recognised by universities and employers.

Classes are made up of students at the same level and limited to twelve, with all the work geared towards the exam.

Preparation for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE), for intermediate to upper-intermediate students who want to prove their fluency in an English-speaking environment.

The course is entirely exam-focused, with classes at the same level and twelve students at most. This morning format follows the course dates announced by the school.

Preparation for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) in the intensive format, which is more demanding: a course devoted to the exam, to move faster towards a widely recognised qualification.

Students work with classmates at the same level, with no mixed levels, in classes of twelve at most.

A denser individual format: the teacher adapts each lesson to the student's level and needs, with tailored progression and a flexible timetable.

It can be combined with a group programme. It is also for those who want to start English at their own pace, even when no beginner group is running.

Individual lessons built around the student's goals: spoken fluency, vocabulary or exam preparation. The student sets the pace and decides how many lessons to take each week.

In its lightest format, this option suits those who want to progress quickly on specific points while keeping free time. Courses start every Monday, except on public holidays.