St Giles London Central

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Minimum age: 16+

Magnificent school located in the heart of the capital
On-site accommodation on the 3rd , 5th and 6th floor of the building
Large, busy, and friendly school
Platinum Centre for Executives

Our London Central English school occupies a magnificent 100-year-old building in the heart of fashionable Bloomsbury. It's situated opposite Russell Square and is just a 5-minute walk to the British Museum.

This modern and spacious school offers plenty of on-site facilities including a rooftop terrace, self-access study area and and a large café.

St Giles London Central attracts a diverse mix of ages and nationalities, creating a lively international feel inside the school.

If you need some more information on any of the courses available, contact our Bookings Team at bookings@stgiles.co.uk

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Key Facts

Capacity

Classrooms

Min Age
(21 for Platinum)

Average Age

Average Class Size (Maximum 12, 5 for Platinum Classes)

Facilities

On-site Residences

library & Student Bookshop

Student Café

Roof Garden

Self-Access Study Centre

Interactive Whiteboards

Student computers & Wi-Fi

Platinum Centre for Executives

Disabled Access

Travel Times

Airports: approx. 60 mins by train or tube

Residences: On-site or approx. 15 mins by public transport

Homestay: approx. 45-60 mins by bus/tube

Hotels: approx. 3-10 mins walk

More information

Download London Central Student Guide

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View our social programme calendar

Sample social programme calendar

Nationality Mix Chart

Top 10 countries (plus rest of the world)

Turkey 19%

Japan 16%

Korea 9%

Switzerland 8%

Brazil 6%

Colombia 5%

Italy 5%

Taiwan 4%

Argentina 4%

Saudi Arabia 4%

Rest of the World 20%

Figures are based on student population in 2023 and will vary at different times of the year and on different courses.

Learning English in Central

Under 18s at St Giles London Central

Our London Central school can welcome students from the age of 16 and above. However, it is primarily designed for those aged 18 and above, and we do not provide 24-hour supervision for those under 18.

We ask that parents and guardians of all students under 18 read and understand our Under-18s guidelines before enrolling their child at our school. Please visit our Under 18s pages for these guidelines and more detials.

Medical Advice

For more information please download Medical Advice for Students.

Things to do in London Central

CELTA in London Central

St Giles London Central offers a full-time course leading to the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). This is a 4-week programme of intensive study which includes observation of experienced teachers, coursework assignments and 6 hours of teaching practice.

The full-time CELTA course runs from Monday to Friday, 9.15-17.30 with a one-hour lunch break and morning and afternoon coffee breaks. Self-study in the evenings and at weekends is required.

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