About

St George International

A leading English language school in London for 60 years

At SGI we believe that international communication fosters greater understanding and that the English language is an important life skill. SGI was founded in central London 60 years ago, and since the early days, we have always worked with determination to obtain outstanding results for our students.  Our school on the corner of Lincoln’s Inn Fields in Holborn is the perfect place to improve your English and explore the city. From a simple idea fifty eight years ago, we have since welcomed thousands of language learners and trainee teachers from all over the world. Take a step to achieving your goals with General English, Business English, IELTS and University Foundation in London.
At SGI we believe that communication between nations fosters greater understanding and that the English language is an important life skill. SGI was founded in central London almost 60 years ago. Since the early days, we have always worked with determination to maintain high standards of academic delivery and welfare for our students.  Our school on the corner of Lincoln’s Inn Fields in Holborn is the perfect place to improve your English and explore the city. From a simple idea fifty eight years ago, we have since welcomed thousands of language learners and trainee teachers from all over the world. Welcome to SGI, where you can be sure to have an excellent English course in London. Select from General English and Business English courses, or from IELTS and Academic courses in London.
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School Facilities
SGI occupies a modern building in Central London

St George International occupies a modern well-lit building in the Holborn district of Central London, close to the green oasis of Lincoln’s Inn Fields and the bustle of Covent Garden. Our classrooms are modern and airy, and high speed internet is available throughout the school.

our team

our team

Our team of dedicated and talented professionals will encourage you to exceed your own expectations.  here at SGI. Some teachers have extensive teacher training experience from the teacher training courses we run. Some have advanced English language teaching qualifications and Masters degrees in teaching and language-related subjects.

lynette cooper english

Lynette has over 20 years English language teaching industry experience, and has in that time, taught all levels and types of English…

Lynette Cooper

Director of Studies

melissa english teacher

Melissa has been teaching English since 2003 and had worked extensively in Russia and Italy- she’s a fluent Italian speaker…

Melissa Corlett

Senior English Teacher and Teacher Trainer

joanne gaweda english

Jo is a very experienced teacher trainer and teacher. Since joining SGI in 2009, she has become one of our key teacher trainers…

Joanne Gaweda

Senior English Teacher and Teacher Trainer

stephen bell english

Steve, who started working as an English teacher over 15 years ago, is a senior teacher, teacher trainer and manager of the teacher…

Stephen Bell

Senior English Teacher and Teacher Training Coordinator

English language courses in London reception

Giovanna is often the first point of contact and supports our students from the moment they make first contact with us until they leave at the end of their course.

Giovanna del nunzio

Sales Executive

naz sienkiewicz english

Naz, with over 30 years of teaching experience, has been a teacher and teacher trainer since joining SGI in 1997. She is now the chief tutor…

Naz Sienkiewicz

Senior English Teacher and Teacher Trainer

why choose St George International
Reasons To Choose SGI
Fantastic Central London Location

Our fantastic Central London location is the perfect place to explore the city after your classes have finished.

60 Years of Experience

Experienced teaching English to adult and young students from all over the world.

Courses Focused on Your Ambitions

Whether your need is we will help you achieve your learning objectives and ensure you make rapid progress with your English.

Small class sizes

At SGI, our small class sizes enable plenty of individual attention for students, leading to enhanced student performance and rapid progress.

Our Multilingual Team

Whilst we encourage students to speak English at all times, we understand that there are situations where students need to speak in their first language.

Accommodation

We want your accommodation to be comfortable and secure when you are away from home. Whatever your budget, our team will find you something to suit your requirements.

Accreditations and Memberships

Our accreditations are just one aspect of the steps we take to ensure we exceed your high expectations. We work on making your experience truly unforgettable.

International Learners

At SGI you will meet students from all over the world. We pride ourselves on the wide range of nationalities, backgrounds, ages, professions and interesting people that attend our courses every year.

Activity Programme

You can join a full programme of activities each week to help you practise your language skills in real situations, enjoy some great experiences and make new friends.

SGI Extras

On your first day you will be invited to the SGI Welcome Meeting, followed by the SGI ‘Conversation Club’ held at a local juice bar or pub. Once we are sure of your English level you will be sent an SGI self-study workbook and study skills guide.

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