Our reputation and accreditations
SGI Language School London
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.
Who are the British Council? What does 'accredited' mean and why is it important?
The British Council are the government agency responsible for promoting British culture throughout the world. As the UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations its activities embrace Education, the Arts, Science and Societal issues.
One of its UK activities is the running of 'Accreditation UK' which is the quality assurance scheme for the UK ELT sector. If a school meets agreed high standards of quality they are then accredited by the British Council. Members of the Scheme have a continuing obligation to work to the agreed standards of the scheme and are regularly re-inspected.
Accreditation provides students with a guarantee of quality. It is important to you because you will come to Saint George International knowing that important aspects of your course – the quality of teaching, accommodation, facilities, social programme and student services – meet the high standards required for accreditation.
Who are Middlesex University ?
Middlesex University is a popular state sector university that has achieved excellent results in recent teaching performance tables as compiled by the highly-considered Guardian national newspaper. It has several campuses set in North-West London and an excellent range of degrees at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Saint George International has been formally accredited by Middlesex University for its University Foundation course and enjoys a strong relationship with the University.
Who are Trinity College London ?
Trinity College London is an international examinations board, incorporating Trinity Guildhall. It offers accredited qualifications in English language teaching, the English language and the performing arts.
In the field of TESOL, Trinity College London is widely recognised by employers and authorities around the world for its highly acclaimed and accredited TESOL qualifications, the Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL) and the advanced qualification, the Trinity College London LTCL Diploma.
Saint George International has proudly been an approved and validated as course providers for both the Certificate and Diploma for nearly 15 years.
Who are EAQUALS?
EAQUALS stands for The European Association for Quality Language Services. It is a pan-European association of language training providers. The aim of EAQUALS is to promote and guarantee quality in language teaching institutions across Europe. It is the only international association of language schools that has a formal inspection scheme to verify the quality offered by members. There is a demanding set of criteria for membership. These criteria are written down in a Code of Practice containing Student, Staff and Information Charters. This is backed up by a thorough and rigorous inspection scheme.
Saint George International London is proud to be one of the few London members of EAQUALS.
Who are English UK?
English UK is the UK professional association of accredited English language centres. It has over 350 member centres in private schools, educational trusts and charities, further education colleges and universities. All its members are accredited by the British Council under the 'Accreditation UK' scheme which English UK is involved in administering. Its key role is the promotion of quality language training in the UK.
A reputation for excellence
Our reputation for excellence in teaching English successfully to students from all over the world is built upon:
- Constantly improving the courses we provide;
- Ensuring your English language skills develop even after your course has finished;
- Providing a relaxed atmosphere ensuring full participation from all our students
- 40 years experience of teaching English
- A creative and varied teaching approach that caters to the needs and requirements of ALL our students.
Our commitment to you
We ensure that all students:
- are treated as individuals
- develop their ability to speak and understand everyday English
- build their confidence in using English through controlled communicative activities in the classroom
- increase their grammatical knowledge, enabling them to use a greater range of structures when speaking English
- develop their ability to read and write English more effectively
- increase their vocabulary
- improve their production and expressiveness when speaking English
- develop their ability to become more independent as learners of English by being provided with self-study facilities in our Resource Centre
- benefit from advice on how best to continue learning when they finish their studies at Saint George International.
