Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
London studentsPre-arrival Guide
kaplanpathways.com | Search ‘KaplanPathways’ This guide is for London students
studying:Foundation CertificateInternational Year One
Pre-Master’sPre-Doctorate
US Pathway Program
Welcome to london Click on the page links below for useful information:03 What you need to do nextWhen you arrive at: 04 the airport 05 your accommodation 06 Kaplan International College (KIC)
London / Palace House 07 Prepare for your course and degree08 What you need to pack09 Contact us
TOWer brIDge
VICTOrIA AnD ALberT MUSeUMnOTTIng HILL CArnIVAL
bOrOUgH MArKeT
CHInA TOWn
LOnDOn reD bUS
THe LOnDOn eYe
02 Pre-arrival guide
Complete the online pre-arrival
form here!
What you need to do next
Important visa information
Students applying for a visa to come to the UK for more than 6 months will
first be given a 30-day entry clearance vignette (sticker) in their passport. You must arrive in the UK during this 30-day period, then collect
a biometric residence Permit (brP) after you
arrive. This will be valid for the full length of your
course.
You will also receive a letter telling you when and where to collect
your brP – this should be your college if you
have entered the correct Alternative Collection Location (ACL) code in your visa application.
You are required to show immigration officials this letter at the airport, and collect your brP as soon
as possible.
Please contact KIC London / Palace House as soon
as you arrive in the UK for assistance in collecting
your brP.
If you experience any difficulties, please speak to
a member of the Student Services team immediately.
Step 3We will send you an Accommodation Agreement, and further instructions on how to confirm your booking. You will need to complete the Accommodation Agreement and return to [email protected]
Step 2Use the accommodation guide and information on our website to choose the accommodation option you want. Then complete the online Accommodation Form
Step 1Use your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) letter to apply for a visa at a suitable Visa Application Centre. Your Kaplan representative will give you more information on how to apply for a visa, and will help you at each step of the process.
Before you receive your visa
Step 6Prepare everything you need to bring to the UK using our checklist of what to pack.
Step 5read the arrival options in this guide. Complete the online pre-arrival form to tell us which date you are arriving, and how you will travel from the airport to your accommodation.
Step 4When you have received your visa, book your flights to the UK. You need to arrive in London in time for Welcome Week. This is where you receive important information about your course and life in the UK. It’s a great opportunity to discover the local area and make new friends.
After you receive your visa
03 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
When you arrive atthe airPortFree coach serviceWe organise a free coach service on certain dates to collect students from London Heathrow airport (Terminal 3 Arrivals). The coach will bring you directly to your accommodation in London. There will be a representative from KIC London / Palace House waiting for you at the airport to assist you with the coach transfer.
The free coach service is only available to students who have booked accommodation through KIC London or Palace House.
Please use the pre-arrival form to choose your preferred date for the free coach service.
Private transfer serviceIf you cannot arrive on the dates and times of the free coach service, we can organise a private taxi to collect you from various London airports. We strongly recommend you use this service, as it will take you straight to your accommodation in London.
Please use the pre-arrival form to see the airports and prices for the private transfer service.
Public transportHere are some ways you can travel to your accommodation by public transport:
London Heathrow Airport to central London
UndergroundPiccadilly Line to central London. Departs every 5 minutes from 05:30 to 23:30. Journey time: 1 hour 10 minutes Price: £5.70 one-waywww.tfl.gov.uk
Coachnational express coach from Heathrow Terminal 3 to London Victoria Coach Station. Departs frequently from 04:20 to 22:10. Journey time: 1 hourPrice: £6 one-waywww.nationalexpress.com
TrainThe Heathrow express runs regularly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddington railway station. Departs every 15 minutes from 05:15 to midnight. Journey time: 30 minutesPrice: £22 one-waywww.heathrowexpress.com
London Gatwick Airport to central London Traingatwick express from gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Victoria railway station. Departs every 15 minutes from 05:50 to 00:30. Journey time: 30 minutes Price: £20 one-waywww.gatwickexpress.com
Coachnational express coaches run regularly from both South and north terminals to London Victoria railway station. Departs every hour from 05:15 to 22:50. Journey time: 1 hour 50 minutes Price: £8 one-waywww.nationalexpress.com
Luton Airport to central London TrainLuton to London St. Pancras International and blackfriars railway station. Departs every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. Journey time: 45 minutes to 1 hour Price: £10 to £17 one-waywww.nationalrail.co.uk
Stansted Airport to central London TrainStansted Airport to London Liverpool Street railway station. Departs every 15 minutes from 06:00 to 00:30. Journey time: 50 minutes Price: £19 one-waywww.nationalrail.co.uk
Complete the pre-arrival form
before you travelIf you have booked your
flights and know your arrival details, it’s time to fill in the pre-arrival form.
It is important that you let us know when your flight arrives and how
you plan to travel to your accommodation.
Please note: even if you are planning to travel independently to your
accommodation, you must still complete the pre-arrival
form to let us know what your arrangements are.
04 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
When you arrive at your accommodation
Student residencesWhen you arrive at your accommodation, a member of staff will be there to meet and greet you, and to give you the key to your new room. In your room, you will find:• welcome letter• student starter pack
You will be responsible for your own cooking once you arrive. The student starter pack provides some of the basics for cooking and eating, but you can bring or buy anything extra you may need.
You will be able to access wireless Internet (broadband and /or WiFi) immediately when you arrive in your room, so you can contact your family to let them know you have arrived safely.
HomestayIf you are staying at a homestay, you can be sure you will have a warm welcome from your host when you arrive. They will introduce themselves, show you to your room and take you around the house. You will have an internet connection, so you can contact your family. You’ll also have a welcome meal with your host on your first evening.
Please remember that you are a guest in their home, so always be polite and respect the rules of the house.
To find out more, click here.
IQ SHOreDITCH
HOMeSTAY
MAgenTA HOUSe
TUFneLL HOUSe
05 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
Welcome Weekbefore your classes start, you’ll have a Welcome Week, and it’s very important that you arrive before this begins. You’ll enjoy a wide range of social activities and tours of the local area, and receive useful information about your life in the UK, including:• details of your course• academic support• UK laws and culture• meeting new people and making friends• finding places of religious worship• public transport• local shops and restaurants• opening a bank account• registering with a doctor*• registering with the police (if required)
KIC London students: Click here for a sample of the Welcome Week timetable.
Palace House students: Further Welcome Week information will be available soon.
* Students from within the european Union will require european Health Insurance (e111). For more information, visit the e111 website.
What to bring on your first dayPlease check this list before you leave your home country. Your enrolment will be conditional until you provide all the original documents. Original translations must be provided for any documents not in english.
Your passport
A printed copy of your CAS statement
Your visa vignette (sticker page in your passport)
Your UKVI post office pick-up letter
Your new biometric residence Permit card (if you have collected it from the post office already)
Your original academic qualifications and certified translations
Your english language certificate, such as UKVI IeLTS
receipt of your deposit payment, plus payment for any other outstanding fees by cheque / credit card / debit card
Proof of your address in the UK (this could be the tenancy agreement for your accommodation or a utility bill)
Proof of insurance policy† (or funds to pay for this on arrival)
1 colour photocopy each of:
the outside cover of your passport
the picture page of your passport
your student visa
You only need to bring these documents if they apply to you:
If you are under 18 years old, you must bring a copy of your underage consent form. Please make 1 photocopy of this document.
If you are a sponsored student, you must bring your original sponsorship letter. Please make 1 photocopy of this document.
† Only required for students who are not covered by eduTravel insurance.
When you arrive at Kic london / Palace house
06 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
Example TimetableYour pathway course timetable will contain compulsory classes and additional activities. See the table below for an example schedule. Your exact modules and timetable will depend on what course you’re studying in London.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09:00–11:00 Subject knowledge english language Study skills Independent study Subject knowledge
11:00–13:00 english language Study skills Subject knowledge Tutorial Study skills
13:00–13:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
13:30–15:30 Independent study Independent study Independent study Subject knowledge Independent study
15:30–17:30 Subject knowledge Subject knowledge Independent study Independent study Independent study
PrePare for your course and deGreeCourse textbooksWhen you start your course, your teachers will provide you with information about the textbooks you need. You do not need to buy any books before you arrive. You can do general reading about your subject and modules before you arrive, as well as revising the mathematical, scientific or english language skills that you will need on your course.
Links to help you prepareLondon pre-arrival areaThis site will allow you to book your accommodation, prepare for a visa interview, and book your airport transfer. kaplanpathways.com/colleges/london/applicants/
London eventsFind out about exciting events happening in London and plan your social life for when you first arrive. www.timeout.com/london
Connect with us onlineSearch ‘KaplanPathways’
University websitesLearn more about your degree and future at your chosen university on their website. Some degrees also tell you the course books used in the modules, as well as a recommended reading list.
KIC London studentswww.birmingham.ac.ukwww.aston.ac.ukwww.city.ac.ukwww.cranfield.ac.ukwww.westminster.ac.ukwww.york.ac.uk
Palace House (US Pathway Program) studentswww.baylor.eduwww.depaul.eduwww.marist.eduwww.northeastern.eduwww.uvm.edu
07 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
What you need to PacK All the documents needed for
enrolment (see page 6)
ClothingThe UK is famous for its changeable weather! In summer, the temperature is around 20°C, and in winter between -3°C and 10°C.
You can buy many of the clothes you need in the UK, but you should still bring some warm clothes and a waterproof jacket. You do not need any formal clothes (such as a suit), as students dress casually for classes.
Mobile phone and laptopWe can provide you with a local SIM card shortly after you arrive. You will also receive an international adaptor plug as part of the student starter pack for use with your electrical appliances.
MoneyIt can sometimes take several weeks to open a bank account in the UK, so we recommend you bring at least £1,000 with you. Separate your money and bring £200 in cash (£10 or £20 notes) and the rest on your debit card. Please note that you might be charged a fee in the UK when withdrawing money from an international account.
While you are studying at KIC London / Palace House, under UK law, Tier 4 students are not allowed to work, so please make sure you have enough money to cover your living costs in the UK.
Prescription medication (if needed)You should bring at least a 2-month supply of prescription medication with you. You should also check whether your prescription medication is available in the UK.
Medical Screening Certificate (if needed)*
Examples of prices in the UKSandwich £1.50–£4.50
Meal at a restaurant £10–£30+
Tea / coffee £1.50+
Cinema £10+
bus (with Oyster card) £1.40
Weekly travelcard £30 per week
Mobile phone bill (monthly) £15–£40+
Remember:• Check the luggage weight limit for your
flight to the UK. This is usually around 20kg.
• If you are staying at our residences, you do not need to bring any of the items in the student starter pack (see right).
• You do not need to bring your own food or any extra textbooks.
* Depending on the country you are from, you may need to be medically screened for tuberculosis (Tb). Your Kaplan representative will ask you to do this before you apply for your visa. Students who have a Medical Screening Certificate will need to bring this document with them to the UK and show it with their visa at the airport on arrival. For more information and to check if you need to be medically screened, please visit the UKVI website.
Student starter packFor students staying at our
residences, we provide a starter pack with basic items like bedding and
cooking equipment. This means you don’t have to bring them from home or
buy them when you arrive. See below for a list of
typical contents.
BeddingDuvet and duvet coverPillow and pillowcase
Fitted sheet
Cooking equipmentLarge stainless steel frying
pan (24cm)Stainless steel saucepan
(18cm)Tin opener
Solid nylon spoonSlotted nylon spoonSlotted nylon turner
nylon ladleVegetable peelerPlastic colander
TablewareCutlery (fork and spoon)†
Dinner plateSide plate
Cereal bowlMug
glass tumbler
OtherToilet roll
Small hand towelWelcome toiletries pack
(including miniature bath & shower gel, hand &
body lotion, shampoo & conditioner and soap)
To find out more, click here.
Please note: actual contents of the student starter pack may vary.
† For legal reasons, we are not permitted to provide knives of any kind to students under 18 years of age.
08 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
contact usIf you have any questions before you arrive in London, please contact us, and we will be happy to help. We are really looking forward to meeting you, and to welcoming you to a fantastic student experience in London.
College contact detailsKaplan International College London / Palace House3 Cathedral Street, London Se1 9De Main telephone number: +44 (0)20 3031 9710Email: [email protected] number (college): +44 (0)77 9954 4186Emergency number (police, fire brigade, ambulance): 999
RIVER THAMES
MOnUMenT
MAnSIOn HOUSe
ST PAUL’S
LOnDOn brIDge
ST PAUL’S CATHeDrAL bAnK OF engLAnDLeADenHALL bUILDIng
LeADenHALL MArKeT
TOWer OF LOnDOn
LOnDOn brIDge
MILLennIUM brIDge
HMS beLFAST
CITY HALL
TOWer brIDge
THe SHArD
SOUTHWArK CATHeDrAL
bOrOUgH MArKeT
gOLDen HInDe IIKIC LONDON / PALACE HOUSE
TATe MODern ArT gALLerY
SHAKeSPeAre’S gLObe THeATre
MOnUMenT TO THe greAT FIre OF LOnDOn
TOWer HILL
Scotland
ENGLAND
WALES
09 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
find out moreVisit the links below or contact us for more information.
Useful links:KIC London students:
Prepare for your studies Aston University University of birmingham City, University of London Cranfield University University of Westminster University of York
Palace House students: Prepare for your studies baylor University DePaul University Marist College northeastern University The University of Vermont
All students: Pre-Arrival form Studying in London Discover London
Social mediaSearch ‘KaplanPathways’
Contact details:Kaplan International College London / Palace House3 Cathedral StreetLondon, Se1 9De
[email protected] +44 (0)20 3031 9710
kaplanpathways.com/london kaplanpathways.com/palace-house
All information is correct at time of publication and is subject to change. Published June 2017.
