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General English plus English for University Studies

St Giles Eastbourne
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St Giles Eastbourne offers English for University Studies courses which are designed to give students the key skills for future successful study at University level in the UK.

Our English for University Studies course combines morning lessons of General English with afternoon lessons of English for Academic Purposes, aimed at developing essential reading, writing and presentational skills necessary for academic life in the UK.

The afternoon lessons in English for University Studies can also be combined with an IELTS preparation or Cambridge English examination course for a more academic experience.

English for University Studies is a flexible course designed to give you the key skills you will need for university life in the UK. It is offered at our English schools in the UK, and it can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of an International Semester Course.

The course consists of 28 lessons per week; 20 lessons of General English in the morning, and 8 lessons per week of English for Academic Purposes in the afternoons. The minimum length of study is 4 weeks and the maximum length is 12 weeks. The level of English required is Intermediate and above.

The course will help students to be successful in their university studies by preparing them for the challenges of studying in a foreign language and in a foreign culture. Students will learn how best to cope with the workload, particularly in terms of reading efficiently and effectively. Students will learn how to write in an academic style and how to give successful presentations. We will also look at how to get involved in seminars and how to get the most out of lectures. The following skills and topics are usually covered:

1. The academic aspect, an overview of:

Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Research
Referencing
2. Reading and writing

Dealing with reading lists
Note-taking and summarising ideas
Avoiding plagiarism
Referencing
Formulating research questions
Building an argument
Essay writing
3. Listening and speaking

Preparing for lectures
Note-taking
Following up on notes
Engaging in discussion
Formulating questions in real time
Giving presentations
Responding effectively to questions

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
28 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

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 Eastbourne.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 21 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

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

Eastbourne
Safe and relaxing atmosphere ideal for focused study
Smaller centre with high levels of individual attention
All accommodation within walking distance of the school
Excellent value for money
St Giles Eastbourne is a small, friendly English school based in a beautiful building, only 5-10 minutes’ walk from the town centre and just moments from the beach. Our school building is surrounded by award-winning gardens and patios for relaxing outside.

Eastbourne is a friendly town on the South coast, with a population of just 90,000. It's small, safe and easy to explore. The town's reputation for being Britain’s sunniest attracts over 4 million visitors a year. Our English school is ideal for students looking for a more personal learning experience, or for younger students going abroad for the first time.

St Giles Eastbourne was awarded Centre of the Year 2016, having received consistently high scores in all aspects of the Quality Management Project, particularly in the following areas:

Teachers and Quality of Teaching
Facilities
Administration and Management
Other Services (accommodation, social programme, etc.)

Year opened
1978
Number of classrooms
18

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at St Giles Eastbourne varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 21. In the summer, the average age is 20.

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
None

School location

A quiet, safe and friendly town. Eastbourne has a reputation for being the sunniest place in Britain! The beautiful seafront attracts over 4 million visitors each year. Eastbourne is only 30 minutes away from Brighton and 90 minutes from London. The school is a couple of minutes' walk from the seafront and a 10-minute walk from the town centre.

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Reviews

100% recommend

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"I spent a great time."

Joëlle , student from Switzerland

My class mates changed every week, so i could make many new friends. The teachers were very friendly and helpful. The school is small and lovely. I loved the table tennis table and the lunch room very much. We had every day a different social activity for everybody under 16 years. I never liked to go to school activities except there. My host mother cooked very unhealthy and I had not much space but she was friendly.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
15 Jul 2019 - 2 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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housing

Housing

St Giles Eastbourne offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay 18 - Twin room - Breakfast

S$ 216
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 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 216
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 in Eastbourne offers:

Carefully selected and monitored hosts, many of whom have been known to us for 10 years or more
Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
Choice of breakfast only or half board
Junior homestay options for students under 16 years old
All bed linen and towels provided
Travelling time is approximately 15-50 minutes by bus/walk
Lowest price accommodation option

Homestay 18 - Single room - Breakfast

S$ 261
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 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 261
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 in Eastbourne offers:

Carefully selected and monitored hosts, many of whom have been known to us for 10 years or more
Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
Choice of breakfast only or half board
Junior homestay options for students under 16 years old
All bed linen and towels provided
Travelling time is approximately 15-50 minutes by bus/walk
Lowest price accommodation option

Homestay 18 - Twin room - Breakfast and dinner

S$ 275
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 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 275
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 in Eastbourne offers:

Carefully selected and monitored hosts, many of whom have been known to us for 10 years or more
Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
Choice of breakfast only or half board
Junior homestay options for students under 16 years old
All bed linen and towels provided
Travelling time is approximately 15-50 minutes by bus/walk
Lowest price accommodation option

Homestay - Twin room - Breakfast and dinner 14-17 (2 students booking together)

S$ 292
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 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 292
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 in Eastbourne offers:

Carefully selected and monitored hosts, many of whom have been known to us for 10 years or more
Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
Choice of breakfast only or half board
Junior homestay options for students under 16 years old
All bed linen and towels provided
Travelling time is approximately 15-50 minutes by bus/walk
Lowest price accommodation option

Homestay 18 - Single room - Breakfast and dinner

S$ 338
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 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 338
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 in Eastbourne offers:

Carefully selected and monitored hosts, many of whom have been known to us for 10 years or more
Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
Choice of breakfast only or half board
Junior homestay options for students under 16 years old
All bed linen and towels provided
Travelling time is approximately 15-50 minutes by bus/walk
Lowest price accommodation option

Homestay - Single room - Breakfast and dinner 14-17

S$ 356
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 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 356
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 in Eastbourne offers:

Carefully selected and monitored hosts, many of whom have been known to us for 10 years or more
Choice of single or shared rooms (for students travelling together)
Choice of breakfast only or half board
Junior homestay options for students under 16 years old
All bed linen and towels provided
Travelling time is approximately 15-50 minutes by bus/walk
Lowest price accommodation option
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 Eastbourne 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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