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St Giles Juniors London: English Camp at University College London

London, United KingdomSt Giles3.7(182)

Latest published dates
Jun 27 – Jul 31, 2026
Duration
1–5 weeks
Ages
12–17
2026 price

$1,983

Course price for 1 week

General English Course

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The St Giles Juniors London summer centre is based at University College London (UCL) in Zone 1, giving students the chance to live and study in the heart of one of the world’s most famous capitals. The campus in fashionable Fitzrovia offers an exciting yet supervised environment where classrooms and residence are within easy walking distance, ideal for more independent learners aged 12–17. The programme is designed for teenagers who want to experience central London student life while improving their English, with a structured package that balances study, culture, and free time.

Language

English

Program type

Language Camps

Accommodation

Campus

About

About the Course

Students follow 20 lessons per week of General English, with 50‑minute lessons focused on developing fluency, accuracy, and confidence in real‑life communication. A communicative, theme‑based approach and mixed nationalities in class help learners use English actively during lessons and on excursions, with placement testing ensuring appropriate levels.

What’s Included

The standard package includes tuition, residential accommodation, all meals, a varied social programme, at least one full‑day and two half‑day excursions per week, supervision, learning materials, insurance for residential students, and an end‑of‑course certificate and report. Optional English Plus (Exam skills) options is also offered. Extras include airport transfers, unaccompanied minor service and any additional insurance or services requested.

Accommodation

Students stay in single study bedrooms with shared bathrooms in UCL residence buildings close to the teaching facilities. The residence offers 24‑hour supervision and an international campus atmosphere suitable for older teenagers ready for a taste of university life.

Meal Plan

Residential students receive full board, with breakfast and dinner served on site in the canteen and a packed lunch provided each day. Menus are designed for young learners, and special dietary requirements can usually be arranged in advance for an additional weekly charge, excluding standard vegetarian diets.

Activities & Excursions

The London programme includes a busy schedule of afternoon and evening activities such as Thames river cruises, visits to Shakespeare’s Globe, Camden Market and Westminster, discos, quizzes, and graduation events. Excursions typically include major London sights like the London Eye, Tower of London and other cultural attractions, as well as a full‑day trip outside the city such as Brighton.

Facilities

Students benefit from university‑style classrooms, residences, and common rooms on the UCL campus, along with easy access to central London museums, landmarks, and parks used during activities and excursions. The compact layout of teaching and accommodation buildings helps provide a secure environment while still offering a genuine city‑centre experience.

Camp Experience

The London centre combines St Giles’ junior‑programme expertise with the academic setting of a leading university, offering small classes (maximum 15 students) and experienced English language teachers. The atmosphere is lively and international, giving motivated teenagers the chance to develop their English, gain confidence travelling abroad, and enjoy a memorable summer in London.

Language Camp prices

General English Course

20 Lessons · 12–17 yrs · A1–C2

2026 price

Summer general English course for teenagers aged 12-17, held at University College London (UCL) with residential accommodation at Ramsay Hall. The program combines intensive English language learning with a cultural and entertainment program and excursions around London.

Classes are taught by qualified teachers in groups of up to 15 students. Lessons focus on developing all language skills through a communicative approach using modern teaching materials. Teaching takes place at a dynamic pace with emphasis on speaking practice, grammar, vocabulary expansion, and project work in an interactive format.

Comprehensive English language development for teenagers with full immersion in a university environment in the UK capital.

Daily Schedule

  1. Breakfast

    07:3008:30

  2. Classes

    09:0013:00

  3. Lunch

    13:0014:00

  4. Activities or excursions

    14:0018:00

  5. Dinner

    18:0019:00

  6. Evening activities

    19:0021:30

  7. Lights out

    21:3022:00

Included items

  • 24/7 supervision
  • International students
  • Small groups
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Disco
  • Drama Workshop
  • Excursions
  • Cafeteria
  • Games area
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor fields

Optional Extras

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UM Minor Transfer

Optional transfer for unaccompanied minor (under 13), one-way

London Gatwick Airport Transfer

Supervised Airport Transfer Service (London Gatwick), 1 student, one way

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School

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St Giles

St Giles International aims to provide high quality English language education in a friendly, student focused environment, drawing on over 70 years of experience with learners of different ages, backgrounds, and goals. The school's mission is to treat students as individuals, help them find their own voice in English, and create conditions for full language immersion both inside and outside the classroom. It emphasises values of quality, continuous improvement, care, and international experience, while maintaining family ownership and long term relationships with its learners. The teaching approach at St Giles International is learner centred: lessons are built around the aims and needs of each student, and programmes are adjusted according to the group profile and course objectives. Classes make extensive use of pair and group work, task based activities, and real life communication to develop fluency and confidence. Teachers monitor progress through regular feedback, tutorials, and formal assessment so that students can see their development and refine their study plans. Key features include accredited centres in the UK and Canada, a wide range of General English, exam preparation, teacher training, and specialised courses, and multi level classes from beginner to advanced. The school offers modern learning facilities, dedicated student support services, and organised social programmes designed to extend language practice beyond the classroom. Small class sizes and an international mix of students help create an inclusive, supportive atmosphere where learners can progress quickly and achieve their personal, academic, or professional goals.

www.stgiles-international.com/

Location

Map showing camp locationRamsay Hall, 20 Maple Street, London, W1T 5HB, London

More about this camp

The St Giles Juniors London summer centre operates at University College London, in Fitzrovia in Zone 1 — genuinely central London rather than a campus on the outskirts. It accepts students aged 12 to 17. Programme and activities. Two courses are listed: a General English course and a London Explorer Week. The Explorer Week is a shorter, city-focused option, which may suit families combining the stay with other travel or testing whether their child is ready for a longer programme. Being in Zone 1 means excursions are short underground journeys rather than day-long coach trips. Accommodation. Students stay in single study bedrooms with shared bathrooms in UCL residence buildings close to the teaching facilities, with 24-hour cover in the residence. Individual rooms in central London are a notable combination — most city programmes in this catalogue either share rooms or place students in outer suburbs. The short distance between residence and classrooms also removes a daily commute. Ages, dates and duration. The centre accepts students aged 12 to 17. The General English course has one listed start in late June, and London Explorer Week one in late July. Only one date each is published, so families should confirm the full calendar with St Giles before ruling the centre out on timing. Location and travel. Fitzrovia sits between Oxford Street and Euston, with the whole underground network available and all London airports reachable, though journey times vary considerably between them. Transfer arrangements are not published and should be confirmed. Who the programme may suit. This centre may suit teenagers for whom being in central London is the point, who are mature enough for a city environment, and who would value their own room. The university setting suits students starting to think about higher education. Families with a child under 12, or those wanting an enclosed campus with continuous on-site supervision, should compare the provider's Cambridge and Canterbury centres, both of which take students from 8 and use traditional boarding houses.