Kaplan International 30+

Explore London and get to know its native people by living with a local family during your studies. You’ll be able to socialise and bond with your host family over breakfast and dinner (both of which are included) while you discover other areas of London during the day. Your host will usually be 45 minutes average from the school by bus (maximum travel time 60 minutes during high season). You’ll be assigned either a single or twin room, complete with a study space, free WiFi, with bed linen and towels provided. Laundry is included once a week.  

Due to its central location and being just a short walk from the famous Wembley Stadium, this accommodation option is ideal for students looking to experience the vibrancy of London. Only 40-minutes from the London Bridge school, students receive single studio rooms, complete with a desk, lamp, chair, storage space, free WiFi as well as a private kitchen and bathroom. Linen is provided (but not towels) which students can clean for a fee using the onsite facilities. The residence features a shared gym, study areas and social spaces for students to enjoy and connect with fellow classmates. Common areas are cleaned weekly, and there is a room cleaning service available for residents. 

If you’re looking for modern comforts during your stay, then these studio apartments are ideal. With Shoreditch just an 15-minute underground ride away, you’ll be able to easily discover the fascinating stalls and mouth-watering food of Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market. At the residence, your studio comes with a double bed, private bathroom and kitchenette and study area, with free WiFi and bedlinen included (but not towels). Laundry facilities are available at extra cost.

Close to the hip neighbourhood of Bermondsey – and only 30-minutes on public transport from class – is this great Canada Water residence. Each apartment (shared between either three or seven other students) includes a communal living space and a shared kitchen for students to cook and socialise. The single ensuite rooms are furnished with a chair, desk, wardrobe, and TV desk. Linen is provided (but not towels) which they can clean for a fee in the facilities provided. Students can enjoy the communal gym, study hub, cinema room and courtyard.  

Looking for a thrilling experience in the centre of London’s buzzing student scene? Then look no further than Scape Canalside. Based next to Queen Mary University, this residence is right at the heart of the exciting neighbourhood of Mile End – just 32-minutes from class by underground train. In the shared apartments – complete with a shared kitchen and living area – each single ensuite bedroom includes a bed, wardrobe, and desk, as well as fully controllable central heating. A 24/7 gym and movie room are included (for residents only) and in case you get hungry (or thirsty!) there are numerous restaurants, bars, and shops nearby. 

This residence offers a sleek and luxurious stay in London, excellently connected with transport links, and just 13 minutes by bus to the school. Students will be placed in a studio room with a small double bed, study desk, chair, wardrobe, coffee table, kitchenette and an ensuite bathroom. Linen will be provided, but students should bring their own towels — both can be cleaned for a fee using the onsite facilities. This residence is self-catered, and students will be expected to keep their own spaces clean. Between classes, you can spend time in the residence’s excellent common areas, including a gym, cinema room, art and dance studios, a courtyard, and a spacious top-floor terrace offering excellent views of London.

The residence is in one of the most famous and energetic districts of London, just 32 minutes from the school by public transport – perfect for students who want to have a sociable and exciting time in the city. Students are placed in a single en-suite room in either a 4 bedroom or 8-bedroom shared apartment, each featuring a stocked communal kitchen and shared lounge. Every room includes storage space, a desk, lamp, chair and a double bed. In addition, studio apartments are also available, which include all of the same furnishings, as well as a kitchenette. The residence promotes independence as students will need to cater for themselves and keep their own space clean (however, the staff will clean the common areas weekly). Students will be provided with linen that they can wash in the on-site laundry facilities for a small fee – it’s recommended that students bring their own towel. The residence offers several shared facilities for students, including a communal lounge, study areas, a game room, and even an on-site cafe for students to share a classic British meal with their new friends.

Choose this residence to get the best out of both your studies and your trip, as you will have access to plenty of study spaces and plenty of amenities in the centre of London – just 20 minutes from the school by public transport. Students will be placed in single rooms equipped with a bed, built-in desk, chair, plenty of storage space, and an en-suite bathroom. You will have access to a fully-equipped shared kitchen for self catering. Students will be provided with linen but should bring their own towels – they can clean both for a fee using the onsite facilities. Between classes, students will have access to communal relaxing and study areas, a gym & exercise area, and a gaming room.

Located near one of the most iconic sites of London, Tower Bridge, this residence is perfect for students who want to sightsee and socialise just 18 minutes from the school by bus. Single rooms will have a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, access to a shared kitchen, and an en-suite bathroom. Students will be provided with linen but should bring their own towels – both of which can be cleaned for a fee using the onsite facilities. After classes, you can relax in the communal social area, or watch a film in the cinema room.