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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 the International College07 Prepare for your pathway course08 What you need to pack09 Contact us
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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 the College 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 3You will receive an accommodation confirmation letter and a tenancy agreement. Complete both, 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 booking 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.
AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR VISA
03 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE AIRPORTFREE COACH SERVICEKaplan International College London (KICL) organises 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 the College 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 the College.
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 also 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 TRANSPORTThe College is accessible by a variety of transport modes. Here are some ideas of how you can travel to your accommodation by public transport:
London Heathrow Airport to central London
UndergroundPiccadilly Line to central London. Departs every five 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 4:20 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 railway station and Blackfriars railway station. Departs every 15 minutes, 24/7. Journey time: 45 minutes to 1 hour Price: £10–£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 TRAVEL
If you have booked your flights and know your arrival details, it is time to fill in our 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 ACCOMMODATIONSTUDENT RESIDENCESWhen you arrive at your accommodation, a member of staff will be there to meet and greet you and give you the key to your new room. In your room, you will find:• welcome letter• accommodation handbook• 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 can contact your family, and you will enjoy a delicious meal with your host in the 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.
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05 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGEWELCOME WEEKThe Welcome Week at the International College is 1 to 5 days long. It is very important that you arrive before the start of Welcome Week. 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)
Click here for a sample of the Welcome Week timetable.
* 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 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.
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 of a term timetable at the College.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday09:00–11:00 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 PATHWAY COURSEWHAT WILL YOU STUDYYou will take modules in 3 main areas:• Academic skills for study• English language for study • Subject-specific knowledge
COURSE TEXTBOOKSWhen you arrive at the College, 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 its 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 PREPAREKICL Applicants’ areaThis site will allow you to book your accommodation, prepare for a visa interview, and book your airport transfer. www.kic.org.uk/london/applicants/
University websitesLearn more about your degree and what you will study each year 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.www.birmingham.ac.ukwww.city.ac.ukwww.cranfield.ac.ukwww.westminster.ac.ukwww.york.ac.uk
London eventsFind out about exciting events happening in London and plan your social life for when you first arrive.www.timeout.com/londonwww.allinlondon.co.ukwww.studentbeans.com
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE/KICPathways
07 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
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.
Bedding• Duvet and duvet
cover• Pillow and
pillowcase• Fitted sheet
Cooking equipment• Large stainless steel
frying pan (24cm)• Stainless steel
saucepan (18cm)• Tin opener• Solid nylon spoon• Slotted nylon spoon• Slotted nylon turner• Nylon ladle• Vegetable peeler• Plastic colander
Tableware• Cutlery (fork and
spoon)†
• Dinner plate• Side plate• Cereal bowl• Mug• Glass tumbler
Other• International travel
adaptor plug• Toilet roll• Small hand towel• Welcome 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, the College is not permitted to provide knives of any kind to students under 18 years of age.
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 to the UK. 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 the International College, 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 listed in the student starter pack.
• 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.
08 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
CONTACT USIf you have any questions before you arrive in London, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to help. We are really looking forward to meeting you, and to welcoming you to a fantastic student experience at Kaplan International College London.
COLLEGE CONTACT DETAILSKaplan International College LondonPalace House3 Cathedral StreetLondon SE1 9DE Main telephone number: +44 (0)20 3031 9710Email: [email protected] KICL number: +44 (0)77 9954 4186Emergency number (police, fire brigade, ambulance): 999
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09 Pre-arrival guide Complete the online pre-arrival form here
FIND OUT MOREVisit the links below or contact us for more information. We look forward to helping you make London your new home!
Click on the useful links below:KIC London pre-arrival formAccommodation at KICLStudying in LondonDiscover London
Social media /KICPathways
Contact details:Kaplan International College LondonPalace House, 3 Cathedral StreetLondon, SE1 9DE
Email: [email protected]: +44 (0)20 3031 9710
www.kic.org.uk/londonAll information is correct at time of publication and is subject to change. Published August 2016.