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Teachers of English course (TEC)

St Giles Highgate
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Course description

Two-week teacher development course designed for non-native English teachers.

The St Giles TEC is a teacher development course for non-first language speaker teachers of English who want to expand or update their professional knowledge and teaching methodology and to improve their own English language skills.

During the course, the participants explore specific aspects of teaching methodology and techniques as well as utilising and evaluating a range of teaching aids and resources. At the end of the course, all receive a St Giles 'Teacher of English Course' Certificate.

The areas covered include:

- Language development
- Background to language learning and teaching
- Different methodologies for teaching
- Classroom management and practical teaching skills
- Lesson planning
- Teaching aids and resources
- Observation of experienced teachers

The TEC courses are very flexible and can be adapted to suit the specific needs of the participants. We can also design tailored TEC courses for ‘closed groups’ of teachers travelling to St Giles together at any time of year.

In order to benefit from the course, the participants’ level of English should be at least B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). This is Equivalent to Cambridge English: First.

Class schedule

Course duration
2 weeks
Classes per week
26 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

St Giles Highgate does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in London.

Class size

Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 14 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

EXPLORE

London Highgate
•Safe, fashionable North London suburb, perfect for focused study
•Friendly medium-sized school with high levels of personal attention
•Only 20 minutes from central London
•Centre of academic excellence offering teacher training

St Giles London Highgate offers students the chance to study in a beautiful, prosperous, green area of North London, only a short distance from the centre of the capital. Our school occupies a beautiful building in the fashionable suburb, and Highgate has excellent transport connections, with central London only 20 minutes away by tube. The local sports, shopping, and leisure facilities are excellent and accommodation is on average 15-45 minutes away by bus or tube.

Surrounded by its own quiet English garden, St Giles London Highgate is ideal for learners looking for a peaceful and focused place to study. The welcoming school combines a relaxed atmosphere with high-quality teaching and excellent academic standards.

Number of classrooms
25

Facilities

  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at St Giles Highgate varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

School location

Our London Highgate school offers students the chance to study in a beautiful, green and relaxed area, close to the excitement of central London. The centre of the city is only 20 minutes away by public transportation.

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  • Garden 6/11
  • School in the garden 7/11
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  • Building of St Giles Highgate 11/11
reviews

Reviews

100% recommend

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"Fantastic"

Jamie Sean Samerpark, student from Germany

I love the highgate. Everything, the overall package was just great!

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
3 Jul 2023 - 7 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Wonderful"

OFELIA BARROS, student from Spain

This course helped me a lot because I needed to improve my fluent speaking skills. And I had to speak all the time in English with my classmates and teachers. The place is very well located and equipped. It has a cafeteria with a mini soccer table. And then you go out to the garden, and at the back there is a ping pong table. I liked it very much.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
26 Jun 2023 - 7 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

St Giles Highgate offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Standard twin room, breakfast only (no use of kitchen facilities), 18+ years old

$175
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$175
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. Homestay at London Highgate offers:

- Lowest price accommodation option
- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Approximately 15-45 minutes away from the school

St Giles London Highgate is only a 20-minute underground ride from central London and the school is located in a peaceful residential area. Homestays are typically located between 15 and 45 minutes away by bus or tube. Some are within walking distance. We also offer a self-catering Homestay option where students can do their own cooking and laundry.

London is a big city, and is divided into 6 "Zones". Zone 1 is closest to the centre, and Zone 6 is furthest from the centre. St Giles London Highgate is in Zone 3.

Homestay - Standard twin room, self-catering, 18+ years old

$175
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$175
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. Homestay at London Highgate offers:

- Lowest price accommodation option
- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Approximately 15-45 minutes away from the school

St Giles London Highgate is only a 20-minute underground ride from central London and the school is located in a peaceful residential area. Homestays are typically located between 15 and 45 minutes away by bus or tube. Some are within walking distance. We also offer a self-catering Homestay option where students can do their own cooking and laundry.

London is a big city, and is divided into 6 "Zones". Zone 1 is closest to the centre, and Zone 6 is furthest from the centre. St Giles London Highgate is in Zone 3.

Homestay - Standard single room, breakfast only (no use of kitchen facilities), 18+ years old

$212
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
$212
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. Homestay at London Highgate offers:

- Lowest price accommodation option
- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Approximately 15-45 minutes away from the school

St Giles London Highgate is only a 20-minute underground ride from central London and the school is located in a peaceful residential area. Homestays are typically located between 15 and 45 minutes away by bus or tube. Some are within walking distance. We also offer a self-catering Homestay option where students can do their own cooking and laundry.

London is a big city, and is divided into 6 "Zones". Zone 1 is closest to the centre, and Zone 6 is furthest from the centre. St Giles London Highgate is in Zone 3.

Homestay - Standard single room, self-catering, 18+ years old

$212
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
$212
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. Homestay at London Highgate offers:

- Lowest price accommodation option
- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Approximately 15-45 minutes away from the school

St Giles London Highgate is only a 20-minute underground ride from central London and the school is located in a peaceful residential area. Homestays are typically located between 15 and 45 minutes away by bus or tube. Some are within walking distance. We also offer a self-catering Homestay option where students can do their own cooking and laundry.

London is a big city, and is divided into 6 "Zones". Zone 1 is closest to the centre, and Zone 6 is furthest from the centre. St Giles London Highgate is in Zone 3.

Homestay - Standard twin room, half board (breakfast and dinner every day), 18+ years old

$220
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$220
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. Homestay at London Highgate offers:

- Lowest price accommodation option
- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Approximately 15-45 minutes away from the school

St Giles London Highgate is only a 20-minute underground ride from central London and the school is located in a peaceful residential area. Homestays are typically located between 15 and 45 minutes away by bus or tube. Some are within walking distance. We also offer a self-catering Homestay option where students can do their own cooking and laundry.

London is a big city, and is divided into 6 "Zones". Zone 1 is closest to the centre, and Zone 6 is furthest from the centre. St Giles London Highgate is in Zone 3.

Homestay - Standard twin room, half board (breakfast and dinner every day), 14-17 years old

$234
weekly
Age range: 14 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$234
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. Homestay at London Highgate offers:

- Lowest price accommodation option
- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Approximately 15-45 minutes away from the school

St Giles London Highgate is only a 20-minute underground ride from central London and the school is located in a peaceful residential area. Homestays are typically located between 15 and 45 minutes away by bus or tube. Some are within walking distance. We also offer a self-catering Homestay option where students can do their own cooking and laundry.

London is a big city, and is divided into 6 "Zones". Zone 1 is closest to the centre, and Zone 6 is furthest from the centre. St Giles London Highgate is in Zone 3.

Homestay - Standard single room, half board (breakfast and dinner every day), 18+ years old

$266
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
$266
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. Homestay at London Highgate offers:

- Lowest price accommodation option
- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Approximately 15-45 minutes away from the school

St Giles London Highgate is only a 20-minute underground ride from central London and the school is located in a peaceful residential area. Homestays are typically located between 15 and 45 minutes away by bus or tube. Some are within walking distance. We also offer a self-catering Homestay option where students can do their own cooking and laundry.

London is a big city, and is divided into 6 "Zones". Zone 1 is closest to the centre, and Zone 6 is furthest from the centre. St Giles London Highgate is in Zone 3.

Homestay - Standard single room, half board (breakfast and dinner every day), 14-17 years old

$282
weekly
Age range: 14 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 45 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
$282
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. Homestay at London Highgate offers:

- Lowest price accommodation option
- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Approximately 15-45 minutes away from the school

St Giles London Highgate is only a 20-minute underground ride from central London and the school is located in a peaceful residential area. Homestays are typically located between 15 and 45 minutes away by bus or tube. Some are within walking distance. We also offer a self-catering Homestay option where students can do their own cooking and laundry.

London is a big city, and is divided into 6 "Zones". Zone 1 is closest to the centre, and Zone 6 is furthest from the centre. St Giles London Highgate is in Zone 3.
student-residence

Chester House Residence - Standard single room, share bathroom, half board (all meals except weekday lunches), ages 18-25 only

$334
weekly
Age range: 18 - 25 years old
Address: Pages Lane, Muswell Hill, London N10 1PR, UK
Location: Chester House Residence
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$334
Chester House is a popular year-round residence which offers great
communal facilities and is 15-20 minutes away from St Giles London
Highgate by bus. The on-site dining room provides breakfast and dinner
every day and all meals at weekends. The menu contains a wide range of
options and tries to cater for all needs.

Chester House Residence - Superior single room, private bathroom, half board (all meals except weekday lunches), ages 18-25 only

$442
weekly
Age range: 18 - 25 years old
Address: Pages Lane, Muswell Hill, London N10 1PR, UK
Location: Chester House Residence
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$442
Chester House is a popular year-round residence which offers great
communal facilities and is 15-20 minutes away from St Giles London
Highgate by bus. The on-site dining room provides breakfast and dinner
every day and all meals at weekends. The menu contains a wide range of
options and tries to cater for all needs.

UCL Residence - single room, shared bathroom, half board (breakfast and dinner every day + packed lunches at weekends), 16&17

$589
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Address: 20 Maple Street, London W1T 5HB, UK
Location: UCL Residence
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 25 minutes
Availability: 03 Jul 2022 - 07 Aug 2022
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$589
Ramsay Hall residence belongs to the University College London, part of the world-famous University of London. This summer residence is just 25 minutes away by underground from St Giles London Highgate and is also close to the West End and Oxford Street. Ramsay Hall is a catered residence and breakfast and dinner is served in the on-site dining room every day.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 40 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to London based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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