St Giles Highgate Junior

St Giles has been providing English language courses since 1955. Each year about 10,000 students attend St Giles schools from over 100 countries. With proven experience, St Giles has offered professional service and excellence in English language learning for all needs to its customers.

The school has many locations throughout the UK and Canada with courses for many ages, abilities and needs. All the teachers are certified with a TEFL certificate as well as a university degree in any discipline.

The British Council also accredits st Giles in the UK and Languages Canada in Canada and other minor accreditation organisations.

LOCATION

London Highgate is located just 20 minutes from the centre of London, and it is a perfect location for the wizards and witches Harry Potter course. The school is decorated with its beautiful garden and surrounding historic buildings. It is an ideal place for older junior students as the atmosphere is quiet and perfect for studying.

MAJOR SIGHTS NEARBY

London is the most diverse and cosmopolitan city in the world. The town is ancient; it was founded more than two thousand years ago.
London is home to the world’s most famous tourist attractions. They include the London Eye, the Madame Tussaud’s Museum, Big Ben, the Buckingham Palace, and many others.
Buckingham Palace is the legal residence of Queen Elizabeth. Besides, one of the main places of interest is the Tower of London, one of the oldest buildings used as a royal residence, fortress, prison, mint and, even, zoo. Today it is the place where the Crown Jewels are kept.
Trafalgar Square is one of the great spots. It was named after the victory in the Battle of Trafalgar. There is Nelson’s column with four lions in the centre of the square. Nearby this site, you can visit the National Gallery, St. Martin-in-the-field and Admiralty Arch.
Don’t lose your chance to go to a historic area of London, Westminster. It includes such landmarks as Westminster Abbey, the place of coronation and burial site for all British kings and queens, and the Palace of Westminster, the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Moreover, London Theater is worth a visit.

AVAILABLE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMES

Activities and excursions are available depending on the course booked. There is a long list of possible actions and tours. Here are some of the favourites:

SECRET CITIES COURSE ACTIVITIES
Three city excursions and two evenings per week, additional full-day tour on the weekend

• Greenwich River Cruise
• Street Feast
• Night Market
• Arsenal Stadium Tour
• Fish and Chips
• Regents Park Trapeze School
• Brighton Shopping and Sea Front

ST GILES SCHOOL OF ENGLISH & WIZARDRY COURSE ACTIVITIES

• Harry Potter Studio Tour
• Enchanting walking tours to famous locations
• Trying to enter Hogwarts at Platform 9 ¾
• Learning about magic specific vocabulary

HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION

This is an ideal option to learn English at all times of the day and learn about British culture. The hosts are carefully selected, and a choice of meal options is available.

• Meal options: half board, breakfast only or self-catering
• Single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
• Approximately 15-45 minutes away from school