THE SCHOOL

SGI is one of the oldest language schools in London and offers the highest level of tuition. Our busy social programme and high-quality accommodation will ensure you enjoy your visit to London — one of the world's great cities. With us:

• All students are treated as individuals
• Small groups: General English max 10, Business English max 6
• Wide range of courses
• Tailor-made one-to-one tuition
• English for specific purposes (ESP)
• Experienced, qualified teachers; all British native speakers
• Central London location, 3 minutes walking distance from Oxford Circus underground station
• Fully air-conditioned classrooms
• British Council, EAQUALS Accreditation

FACILITIES

• Study centre
• Internet zone
• Wireless connection

ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Currently, SGI is accredited by the British Council for its English language teaching, by Middlesex University for its University Foundation Programme and by Trinity College London for its English language teacher training courses. It is also a member of EAQUALS and of English UK, both professional associations for quality language training providers. It also has a number of successful partnerships with British state universities such as the University of Westminster and Roehampton University London.

ADVANTAGES OF SCHOOL LOCATION

Excellent, central location in the heart of London. Just three minutes walking distance to Oxford Circus underground station.
An easy access to:
- museums
- cinemas
- theaters
- parks
- museums
- restaurants, bars, pubs and coffee shops

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS

During year: 80
During summer: 120

AVERAGE NUMBER OF LEVELS

During year: 5
During summer: 6-7

AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS

Business English: 30 – 35
General English: 20 – 25
Summer time, General English: 16-25

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS

1 week

NATIONALITY BREAKUP

The most popular nationalities are:
Spanish
Italian
French
German

MINIMUM AGE

16

DO STUDENTS KEEP PROVIDED MATERIAL?

Yes

IS AIRPORT PICKUP OFFERED?

Heathrow - £70 one way
Stansted - £85 one way
Luton - £85 one way
Gatwick - £85 one way

We are open through the year. We are closed only during Christmas.

MAX SIZE

1 WEEK

* An extra application fee of £50 is required

Welcome Party

Free!!

Come to “Café Alex” the great value cafeteria on the second floor for snacks and drinks!! Meet “ladies man” Alex! Meet new students! Chat to your friends about the weekend!
See you @ 12.45pm in the cafeteria for the event of the day!!

Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens

Free!!

Join Delwyn on this visit to one of London's finest and largest landscapes, Hyde Park, which covers 140 hectares (350 acres). Hyde Park was acquired by Henry VIII from the monks of Westminster Abbey in 1536 for use as hunting grounds, and today it provides facilities for many different leisure activities - go rowing on The Serpentine or just watch people rollerblading, horse riding, or enjoy the wildlife. Nearby you can stroll into Kensington Gardens, the magnificent setting for one of London’s royal palaces.
Meet in the cafeteria @ 3.15pm

Video: “Sense & Sensibility”                               

Free!!

Emma Thompson won an Oscar for her screenplay of this Jane Austin classic. Emma and her sister Kate Winslet need men to provide financial stability but are also on the look out for love – how can they balance the two? A classic British film also starring Mr Floppy Hugh Grant and one of Britain’s best actors, Alan Rickman.  Great film, great piece of British culture. So meet in room 2.1 @ 3.15pm
*please see Alberto in reception for the video.

The Tate Modern Art Gallery

Free!!

Join us on a trip to the best modern art gallery in the world! Enormous gallery in an old power station has a fantastic variety of art; paintings, sculpture, video........But is it art? Come along and decide for yourself and then have a post-art walk along the river and maybe a pint. Plus see St. Paul’s Cathedral and cross the Millennium Bridge.   Meet in the cafeteria @ 3.15pm

National Gallery

Free!

Come and visit one of the best art galleries in the world!
Good solid traditional art, none of the modern rubbish! Or is it? See for yourself. Great location in Trafalgar Square in front of Nelson’s Column. A must for all visitors to London.
See you all @ 3.00pm in the cafeteria.

Wagamamas Restaurant

£8-10

Come to this excellent, fashionable restaurant near the school in Wigmore Street. Great food (and good portions) at a reasonable price! Tasty dishes from the East! Japanese, Chinese they’ve got the lot!
Meet in the cafeteria at 6.30 p.m. Please put your name on the list in the cafeteria as soon as possible!

British Museum 

Free!!

Join Joanne on a visit to one of the best museums in London.  “Mummies” from Egypt, The Rosetta Stone, The Elgin Marbles Statues from Greece and plenty more. All the treasures England stole from the rest of the world and refuse to give back!! One of the best museum collections and the 3rd most popular tourist attraction in the world! Meet in the cafeteria @ 3.15pm

The London Metals Exchange

Free!!

London’s stock market for Metals - Gold, Zinc, Copper etc. See all those very rich stressed traders waving their hands in the air and shouting a lot! It’s the last old-style trading floor in London and really is a great experience. A great trip to the financial city of London - ALL Business students must attend and everyone else interested in the world of business and finance.
Meet Jason in the cafeteria @ 3.15pm.

The BBC Television Centre Tour

£6.50

Join Josh on this wonderful trip to The BBC, home of British TV. The tour of the most famous television centre in the world lasts up to 2 hours. You'll see into the studios, visit BBC News, play in our interactive studio and be shown around by well-informed, entertaining guides.
Please meet in the cafeteria @ 3.00pm
We must book tickets by Monday 11.15, so put your name on the list in reception during the coffee break!!

Bowling & Pool

£5.00

Back by popular request, students have demanded this one! So join  “Golden Balls” Raza on a trip to do some bowling and shoot some pool! (American billiards). Don’t worry if you haven’t been before, it’s easy and fun! And very good value!! So come along for a great afternoon. Strike!! Spare!! 7-ball break!!
See you in the cafeteria @ 3.15pm

An SGI Funtastic Sightseeing Tour

Free!!

Join “London Amelia” on this top sightseeing tour. See all the sights of Westminster; Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, The London Eye, Westminster Abbey and Winston Churchill. Then a beautiful walk through St James Park to see the birds including Her Majesty and Buckingham Palace. After that who knows? Bit of a mystery. Maybe you buy Amelia a cheeky pint. Come along and find out.
Meet Amelia in the cafeteria @ 3.15pm
*If it’s raining there’ll be an indoor trip instead to The National Gallery.

London Sightseeing Walking Tour!

Free!!

Come on a magical mystery tour of London! See the sights! Join us on a great tour of central London including Westminster, Buckingham Palace (will you see the Queen?), St James’ Park, Green Park, Whitehall and Downing Street (will you meet Mr Tony?) and much, much more!! Great fun and don’t forget your camera . A top trip for everyone!
Meet Barney in the cafeteria @ 3.15pm

Thames Boat Trip  

£6.00

Come on a cruise (not Tom!) down the river Thames. Starts at Westminster by Big Ben and sails down to the Greenwich Meridian past St.Pauls, under Tower Bridge and all the famous sights. Great fun and don’t forget your camera . A top trip for every visitor to London. Meet Chris in the cafeteria @ 3.15pm

Westminster Abbey

£4.00

Join Amelia & Madeleine on a trip to one of the most visited churches in Christendom. Westminster Abbey is the finest example of early English Gothic (1180-1280) still standing and worth the entrance fee. You can pay your respects to all the famous people remembered here including: Shakespeare, Byron, Tennyson, Blake, Elliot, Dickens, Carroll, Kipling, Handel and, of course, Winston Churchill. You will also see The London Eye, Big Ben,The Houses of Parliament and St James’s Park so bring your cameras!
Meet in the cafeteria @ 3.30pm
* If you want to leave class early no problem, just speak to your teacher.

Games in the Park 

Free!!

Summer’s back! A welcome, healthy return to “fun & games in the park”. Join us for football & baseball in Regent’s Park - one of the most beautiful parks in London! Don’t worry if you’re no Beckham  / Babe Ruth - all levels are welcome! Or you can just watch and enjoy the wonderful park! See you in the cafeteria @ 3.15pm
* If you want to leave class early no problem, just speak to your teacher.