Students living and studying in a new country can at times, and especially at the outset, feel homesick and anxious.
We are happy to help any student experiencing difficulties in getting used to living in the UK. We want to make sure that your stay with us is both enjoyable and rewarding.
Airport
transfers
We can arrange for students to be met
at any of the London airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted or
City, and then taken to their host family. Please advise well in
advance if you require this service – It normally costs in the
region £40 - £60.00. This can be shared with others in the the Taxi
Cab.
Student
Support
Our reception staff are
available to provide advice and assistance for matters such as,
student visa applications, Joining local fitness centres, community
groups and facilities,
Finding a GP (Doctor), Finding accommodation, Finding a job, Getting
National Insurance number, Getting a bank account, Joining a
University or College, Joining a Library.
ISIC Cards
Our school can arrange for the issue of
the ISIC (International Student Identity Card) enabling reductions
on many aspects of student life such as entertainment, travel and
leisure activities. (This is only available to full time-students
enrolling for a minimum 26 weeks study
Placement Test
It is vital that every student is
placed into the appropriate level of class. All new students before
starting their studies are asked to complete a short entry test so
that we can assess their level of grammar, vocabulary, speaking and
listening comprehension skills.
Student Travel Card
If you enrol for a
fulltime course (more than 15 hours per week) and longer than 14
weeks, you may qualify for a Transport for London Discount card.
This will allow you to get up to 30% off the cost of travel in and
around London.
Council Tax
Students who enrol on our course for any amount of time, provided it
is the fulltime course may be able to apply for council tax
reductions.
Certificate
of Achievement
Only students who have completed their
course level can receive a certificate. However, we can issue a
letter to confirm that the student attended the course.
Office must be informed 24hrs beforehand when requiring documents.
