Finally, we have partnered with many student residences which offer our students *discounted rates*: Spot A Home, Hosts International, and London Nest to name a few. You can book single or single en-suite if you want your own room, or twin rooms and flat shares if you wish to move in with friends, and it is cheaper!
Finally, we have partnered with many student residences which offer our students *discounted rates*: Spot A Home, Hosts International, and London Nest to name a few. You can book single or single en-suite if you want your own room, or twin rooms and flat shares if you wish to move in with friends, and it is cheaper!
How to settle in London
Accommodation
Housing has a strong impact on your social life and cultural experience. The choice of accommodation will depend on your personal preferences, the length of your stay, and your budget.
#Do not leave the accommodation search last minute, get in touch with agencies, read forum, look at accommodation websites prior to your arrival to have an idea of the market, cost and type of product. Previous Inseec student recommendations are sometimes the best as they speak from experience. Contact them!
Landlord and Estates Agencies have to secure your deposit on a legal company hold by the government ( more information on GOV.com ), if it’s isn’t the case, they could be prosecute.
#Never transfer money to the landlord until you have seen the place he/she proposes.
#Prioritise your needs (budget, location, expectations, etc.) and make a fair balance or judgment between what you can afford and your expectations.
#Prioritise your needs (budget, location, expectations, etc.) and make a fair balance or judgment between what you can afford and your expectations.
Faustine from Londonnest, one of our partnership, explain you everything you have to know about Health.
Health
Seeking medical help in London is not a big deal, discover how to take care of you below.
# It’s very important thing to obtain your European Health Insurance card (la Carte Européenne d’Assurance Maladie). This card will ensure free or subsidized medical treatment in any country of the European Economic Area.
Simply request it from your Social Security providers (LMDE or SMEREP), and you should receive it within two weeks.
#Long-Term students
If you are here lasting six months or more:
you can get treatment from the NHS including free doctor’s examinations and hospital treatment. You should register with a general practitioner (GP).
You must go to the local medical centre of your neighbourhood and present:
-Your passport
-A proof of your UK address
-A proof of your student status in the UK If you are registered with the NHS you are entitled to the services of an NHS dentist, although dental treatment is not free. You also have to pay to benefit from eye-treatment.
# To find your nearest doctor, optician, dentist or pharmacy, look there.
235 Euston Road London, WC1 2
1 Frith Street, Soho, London W1D 3HZ
Cost of Living
Faustine from Londonnest give you some tips about your savings when you arrive in London.
The cost of living in London is sometimes a worry for students. However, it is possible to enjoy London’s cultural and social offerings for little or no budget. This will balance the somewhat higher costs of accommodation and transport.
#The Oyster Card
Getting a transportation card known as “Oyster card” is convenient. Use the “Pay as you go” system. It is very simple: put a certain amount of money on it. Then, you will travel using your card. This system might be more cost efficient if you only take the bus or if you will not use public transports very often.
#Partnership
INSEEC London in partnership with the London Transport will provide you a Student Oystercard. Thanks to this card, you will benefit from a 30 % student discount on all the transportation fares. You must be a full-time student at Groupe INSEEC London for more than 14 weeks (a full semester), physically on campus, to benefit from student’s fares. You will be given essential information upon arrival in order to benefit from this scheme.
# Cash is not accepted in buses anymore. You can pay your journey with an Oyster card and contactless payment card
# Use your student ID as many times as you can: London is generous with students.
# Clothing shops do provide student discount but also cinemas, bookshops, hairdresser and restaurants.