SGI is one of the oldest language schools in London, founded in 1962. Centrally located in a quiet street just behind Oxford St., we offer a wide range of exciting English and foreign language courses at all different ability levels. We are proud of the friendly and fun atmosphere in our purpose-built school generated by our enthusiastic teachers, professional management team and of course, our students. Our various accreditations, validations and university partnerships I hope reassure you that at SGI you always receive the very highest level of tuition and training with our fully qualified and experienced academic and management team. Much has changed at SGI since we began teaching English in a small building in the Marylebone district of Central London in 1962. Over this time we have developed into an internationally recognised language training organisation, which continues to provide a wide and innovative range of English language courses for everybody. With a rapidly growing number of UK and overseas partners, the national and international dimension of SGI has never been more prominent.To add to the momentum, we are now housed in an excellent new purpose-built training centre in the fashionable Fitzrovia district, just to the north of Oxford Street, where we are able to offer comfortable, quiet, attractive classrooms, free wireless and internet facilities and a computer based study centre. This year we are also proud to present in response to public demand, a whole host of new courses. These include a range of Evening courses for people living and working in London. Home Tuition, where you live and study in the home of the teacher. Online courses, for those students unable to come to London and former students wishing to continue their English studies when they return home. In-company courses, designed to improve the English business communication skills of employees working in all types of organisations here in the UK and Overseas... and Work Experience, a great way to improve your English by working for three or six months in a British company. As well as our English programmes we can help you with your accommodation whilst in London. From homestays (host families) to student residences we will ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible during your stay. At the forefront of fashion, music, culture and the arts, London continues to be one of the most exciting, vibrant and colourful cities in the world. Through our Social Programme the staff at St George International will ensure that you enjoy everything this great city has to offer. Also the SGI e-Learning & Community keeps students up to date with the latest SGI social events and news as well as enabling students to keep in touch with each other after they leave the school.

Running from 9.15 – 12.45, this general English course gives students the opportunity to improve their all-round ability in English by focusing on grammar and vocabulary development, speaking, listening, and writing skills.

Benefit, Goal of this course :

Our key aim is to increase students’ confidence in the day-to-day use of the language. To ensure students receive stimulating and enjoyable lessons, we use a host of supplementary materials in addition to the course book. With the use of DVD and audio materials, the internet and authentic texts we aim to maximise language skill development and effective communication

 

The  Standard English Course are scheduled in the morning with 20lessons per week in total (lessons are 45minutes in length). The English lessons focus on helping you communicate effectively and confidently in everyday. The wide-ranging syllabus will improve your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.

The course is offered year-round with sessions beginning every Monday.  If you would like to take this course, at least your age should be 16. Upon their arrival, are required to take a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of the session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based upon their academic improvement.

This program assists students at any ability level in developing English language skills, general communication skills, and building confidence when speaking. Instruction focuses on grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Each week, academic objectives are planned in advance and discussed with the students..

This General Intensive English course combines the morning Standard course (9.15 – 12.45) and an afternoon mini-group (13.30-15.00). This is a great course for developing students’ fluency and confidence, as well as improving all the language skills.

Our key aim is to increase students’ confidence in the day-to-day use of the language. To ensure students receive stimulating and enjoyable lessons, we use a host of supplementary materials in addition to the course book. With the use of DVD and audio materials, the internet and authentic texts we aim to maximise language skill development and effective communication

 

The  Standard English Course are scheduled in the morning and afternoon with 30 lessons per week in total (lessons are 45minutes in length). The English lessons focus on helping you communicate effectively and confidently in everyday. The wide-ranging syllabus will improve your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.The morning Standard course gives students the opportunity to improve their all-round ability in English by focusing on grammar and vocabulary development, speaking, listening, and writing skills. The afternoon mini-group allows the tutor to focus on the immediate needs of the students whilst improving listening and speaking skills, expanding vocabulary and developing confidence. Activities range from discussions of issues and topics such as travel, film, culture and politics through to project work based around internet research or creating a student newsletter.

The course is offered year-round with sessions beginning every Monday.  If you would like to take this course, at least your age should be 16. Upon their arrival, are required to take a placement test to help determine the level best-suited to their ability. At the end of the session, students are evaluated for advancement to the next level based upon their academic improvement.

This program assists students at any ability level in developing English language skills, general communication skills, and building confidence when speaking. Instruction focuses on grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Each week, academic objectives are planned in advance and discussed with the students.

STUDENT RESIDENCES
Many students who prefer a more independent approach, choose to stay at a student residence. There is a good range of all-year and summer only residences available all of which are within easy reach of the school

HOMESTAY IN LONDON
We have paid special attention to our homestay accommodation service, so families and homes that we and our partner agency have inspected and selected, guarantee students a comfortable and welcoming stay while they are in London.

EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS
For those students seeking an executive level of accommodation, SGI can arrange stays at apartments in Central London. These short-term apartments are ideal for those students who would expect an executive level of comfort and style during their stay in London.

LONDON HOTELS
For the student who wants an executive level of accommodation, SGI can help arrange hotels in and around Central London. With stylish rooms and service, those students seeking a superior level of accommodation should look here.

St George International is now housed in an excellent new purpose-built training centre in the fashionable Fitzrovia district, just to the north of Oxford Street, where we are able to offer comfortable, quiet, attractive classrooms, free wireless and internet facilities and a computer based study centre.

BY TUBE (UNDERGROUND TRAIN)
The school is located just a few minutes walk from Oxford Circus underground station (Zone 1) which is on the Central Line, Victoria Line and Bakerloo lines. The ‘tube’ is perhaps not the most relaxing way to get around town but it is definitely the fastest!

BY BUS
A much slower but generally more relaxing way of getting to the school is to take one of those famous red London buses. The school is close to a great many bus routes which will stop close to the school, on either Oxford Street or Regent Street and close to Oxford Circus. The buses you could take are: 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 23, 55, 73, 88, 94, 98, 137, 139, 159, 189, 390, 453, C2. Check if any of these buses stop near to where you live.

BY BIKE
If you are feeling energetic London now has an exciting new bike hire scheme available in all of the Central London area. All you have to do is sign up for the scheme and then you can hire a bike from one of the 315 locations where you can pick up a bike. The cost of using the cycles varies from £1 for an hour to £50 for 24 hours. The nearest bike docking station to SGI is Wells Street, Fitzrovia…..a one minute walk away from the school!

St George International is now housed in an excellent new purpose-built training centre in the fashionable Fitzrovia district, just to the north of Oxford Street, where we are able to offer comfortable, quiet, attractive classrooms, free wireless and internet facilities and a computer based study centre.

COMPUTER BASED STUDY CENTER
We have computers giving fast and efficient Internet access in our computer-based Study Centre . There are language learning programmes loaded onto the machines and in the ‘Favourites’ folders. You can of course, log in and use the SGI e-learning programme, available to all students at the school.

READING MATERIALS
The Study centre also contains a good selection of reading material and DVD’s that students can borrow. You can choose from graded readers, novels, magazines, grammar and vocabulary workbooks and exam practice materials all with a view to helping you develop your language skills.

STUDY SOCIAL AREA
In our lower ground floor we have a spacious social area where you can relax at break times and after classes. There is plenty of seating, and 5 computers where you can access the internet and contact family and friends by e-mail. You can of course just socialise, use the room to read or do your homework.

CLASSROOMS
SGI has a mix of One-to-One rooms and Group classrooms for classes of varying sizes. All are equipped with televisions, DVD/VCR players and CD/cassette players. Some of the larger group rooms also have computers linked to projectors. Our teachers make full use of these resources to ensure your lessons are stimulating and varied.

WI-FI ACCESS
There is free Wi-Fi access throughout the SGI language training centre. So if you bring a laptop or net book to the school you will be able to access your personal computer wherever you are in the building.

DISABLED TOILET
We are able to offer disabled toilet facilities on the ground floor of our centre.

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