Whilst the world goes into financial meltdown there is again more good news for foreign students.  After the latest downturn in the economy the consequences begin to grow and grow for people who bought second homes to rent.  They are unable to sell the houses at the value they bought them, so there is now a rental market with many properties coming on to the market at lesser rates.

This is fantastic news for those looking to rent in the capital, especially those that considered London to be too expensive for living in the long term.   As Richard Moriarty wrote in The London Paper: “While it’s a bad news for landlords, it’s good news for people looking to rent”. In fact, they have the possibility to demand for a lower price and at the same time ask for more benefits.  For this reason, for all students who plan to come to London, this is just the right time.

Like all companies our schools will also have their Christmas Holiday.

What this probably mean to you you can check in the following list:

London - British Museum: Closed from 19/12 till 5/01

London - Camden: Closed from 19/12 till 5/01

London - Central: Only closed on 25 and 26/12 and 01/01. If you book Christmas week you lose 2 days

London - Holland Park: Closed from 20/12 till 04/01 for group classes but it is possible to have individual tuitions

London - Muswell Hill: Closed from 19/12 till 5/01

London - West End: Closed from 25/12 till 05/01. If you book Christmas week you lose 2 days

London - Wimbledon: Closed from 19/12 till 5/01

Great news for our students!

You have the chance to improve your English by doing a course and save money at the same time!
Our schools offer the 2008 prices for their courses if you book your course for next year before Christmas.

So follow the saying, improve your English AND save money!

London - British Museum: If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices
London - Camden:If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices, although need to pay £15 e-Learning charge
London - Central: Promotion finished
London - Holland Park: No special offers for bookings in advance
London - Muswell Hill: If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices
London - West End: If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices
London - Wimbledon: If you book in 2008 you have 2008 prices (before 30 November)

How to get a visa….this is a really relevant question for all students who are not from the EU but who are interested in doing a language course.
The following addresses and links may help you to get the answers to all your questions:

UKCOSA is The Council for International Education that provides advice and information to international students studying in the UK. Information and advice to students is free.

UKCOSA: The Council for International Education
9 – 17 St Albans Place
London N1 0NX
Tel: 020 7288 4330 (not for advice)
Website: www.ukcosa.org

The UKCOSA Student Advice Line is open from Monday to Friday, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (UK time) and can be contacted by telephone on 020 7107 9922.

The Home Office is the government department responsible for immigration and nationality. They regulate entry to and settlement in the UK.

The Home Office
Croydon Public Caller Unit
Lunar House
40 Wellesley Road
Croydon CR9 2BY

General Enquiries: 0870 606 7766
Application Forms: 0870 241 0645
Email: indpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk

The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is a national organisation funded by the Home Office which gives free immigration advice on all aspects of immigration and nationality law. They take up individual cases and can represent people at appeals.

Immigration Advisory Service (Head Office)
County House
190 Great Dover Street
London SE1 4YB

Tel: 020 7357 6917 (Telephone advice Wednesday 9.30 am – 1.00 pm)
Tel: 020 7378 9191 (Emergency line – a message may be left outside working hours)
Website: www.iasuk.org