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London is a wonderful city in which to be a student and there are a range of options when it comes to accommodation - from purpose-built student housing to private renting.

We know that finding accommodation in London can be daunting, particularly if you're new to the city. This document is designed to give you some basic information to help you make the best informed decision.

If you have any further questions, please get in touch with us on +44 (0) 20 7407 6969.

MERMAID COURT 165A Borough High Street, London SE1 1HR

Mermaid Court is our main site. It is located on Borough High Street, about five minutes from Borough station (Northern line) or London Bridge station (Northern/Jubilee line tubes or overground trains).

NEWINGTON 155 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RS

Our Newington site is five minutes' walk from Elephant & Castle station, which has both Northern and Bakerloo line tubes, and overground train services. Newington is a 20-minute walk or 10-minute bus from Mermaid Court.

Both of our sites are very well located for travel, so many students can choose to live outside zone 1 and take advantage of cheaper rent. A 45-minute commute from your accommodation to your place of study is considered normal.

On the next page, you'll find a zone map of London. You can plan your commute at www.tfl.gov.uk or by visiting www.citymapper.com/london/.

LOCATION & TRANSPORT

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AmpereWay

WaddonMarsh

WandlePark

Merton Park

SevenSisters

Bermondsey

Southwark

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NorthwoodNorthwoodHills

EastcoteNorth Harrow

Kensal GreenQueen’s Park

Neasden

Dollis Hill

Willesden Green

Kilburn

Swiss CottageSt John’s Wood

Finchley Road

Amersham

Ruislip Manor

Chorleywood

Rickmansworth

Harrow-on-the-Hill

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Hillingdon Ruislip

Rayners LaneWest Harrow Northwick

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Ealing Common

EalingBroadway

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Aldgate

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Angel

ActonTown

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EastActon

StamfordBrook

RavenscourtPark

WandsworthRoad

WestKensington

West Brompton

Parsons Green

Fulham Broadway

Putney Bridge

Wimbledon Park

Southfields

East Putney

Wimbledon

SouthKensington

GloucesterRoad

CannonStreet

Bank

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BaronsCourt

Fenchurch Street

TowerHill

AldgateEast

Stepney Green

MileEnd

BowRoadBow Church

Bromley-by-Bow

Plaistow

AbbeyRoad

StratfordHighStreet

Upton Park

East Ham

Becontree

Maryland

ForestGate

Manor ParkIlford

Seven KingsGoodmayes

ChadwellHeath

Emerson Park

RomfordGidea Park

Harold Wood

Brentwood

Shenfield

Dagenham Heathway

Dagenham East

Elm Park

Upney

Upminster Bridge

Hornchurch

Upminster

High StreetKensington

NottingHill Gate

Bayswater

Kensal Rise Brondesbury

Westminster

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Westbourne Park

Ladbroke GroveLatimer Road

Finchley Road& Frognal

Royal Oak

Goldhawk Road

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Greenford

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Hanger Lane

Perivale

NorthActon

KilburnHigh Road

SouthHampstead

Paddington

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OxfordCircus

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Leyton

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Snaresbrook

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ShoreditchHigh Street

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Debden Theydon Bois

Buckhurst Hill

Redbridge

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Newbury Park

Wanstead GantsHill

Knightsbridge

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Green Park

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RussellSquare

Caledonian Road

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Holloway Road

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Arnos Grove

Southgate

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Waterloo

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Kennington

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Regent’s Park

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Hampstead

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Colindale

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Totteridge & Whetstone

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Highgate

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Kilburn ParkMaida Vale

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Elephant & Castle

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White Hart Lane

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Edmonton Green

Southbury

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Wood Street

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Greenwich

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Warren Street

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Heron Quays

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Island Gardens

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Richmond

Kew Gardens

Poplar

London Bridge

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Park Royal

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RoyalVictoria

Custom House for ExCeLEmiratesRoyal Docks

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Royal Albert

Beckton Park

Cyprus

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Beckton

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StarLane

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Boston Manor

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Watford High Street

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Shepherd’sBush Market

Chalfont &Latimer

Chesham

Mill Hill East

Finchley Central

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King’s CrossSt Pancras

Woodford

Covent Garden

Earl’sCourt

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Arsenal

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New Cross GateQueens RoadPeckham

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WalthamstowQueen’s Road

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Cambridge Heath

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Elmers EndHarrington Road

ArenaDundonaldRoad

Woodside

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SandilandsLloyd Park

Coombe Lane

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District open at weekends and on some public holidays

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Riverboat services

Airport

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Interchange stations

Step-free access from street to platform

Step-free access from street to train

Emirates Air Linecable car(Special fares apply)

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Hammersmith & City

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Northern Victoria Coach Station

Services or access at these stations are subject to variation. Please search ‘TfL stations’ for full details.

LONDON ZONE MAP Reference Transport for London, www.tfl.gov.uk

The cost of your commute into the Academy will vary according to which zone you live in. Up-to-date travel costs can be found at: www.tfl.gov.uk/fares/.

You can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard to receive discounts on travel. To qualify, you need to be living in a London borough during term time and be enrolled on a full-time course comprising at least 15 learning hours a week. You can also register for a 16-25 Railcard if you study full-time for 15+ hours a week, for at least 20 weeks a year. If you're aged 26 and over, you'll need to complete the 'Mature Students Only' section of the Railcard application form. Discounts include:

• 30% discount on Travelcards and Bus & Tram passes (this doesn't include pay as you go).

• 34% discount on off-peak pay as you go fares and daily caps on tube, London overground, TfL rail and most National Rail services in London, if you get a 16-25 Railcard and add it to your Oyster card.

Find out more about a Student Oyster and Railcard here: www.tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel

TfL also offers a Hopper fare, which lets you make unlimited bus or tram journeys in one hour for £1.50 using pay as you go.

TRAVEL COSTS

LIVING IN LONDONLondon is a fantastic city to live in and a great place to study art. We’re based in the heart of London’s energetic creative scene, close to some of the city's best galleries, museums, restaurants, landmarks, parks and other entertainment. There's a variety of options when it comes to accommodation, some of which are set out below and overleaf.

It's worth noting that your rent might be affected outside of term time - you may be charged less if you aren't going to stay all summer, or asked to vacate the premises. Please check your terms of accommodation carefully to find out more about this.

PURPOSE-BUILT STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONPurpose-built housing usually offers a high standard of accommodation and it can be a great way to meet other students from different colleges and universities. Some student accommodation providers that you might want to look into are:

• www.unitestudents.co.uk• www.nidostudent.co.uk• www.thestudenthousingcompany.com• www.fusionstudents.co.uk• www.purestudentliving.com• www.apartostudent.com

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

RENTINGYou can choose to rent privately from some of London's many landlords and agencies. Many students choose to share accommodation to reduce costs. The Greater London Authority website offers information about renting costs across London, as well as handy tips and advice for renters:www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/housing-and-land

The following websites are useful if you're looking for private rented properties or spare rooms:

• Spareroom - www.spareroom.co.uk• Rightmove - www.rightmove.co.uk• Zoopla - www.zoopla.co.uk

LENGTH OF CONTRACTUsually, a landlord will expect you to stay for 6 - 12 months in a property. Don't forget that you will need to give your landlord appropriate notice when you're moving out - this is usually one month, but you should check your rental agreement to find out what notice you are required to give.

DEPOSITYou can expect to pay one month's rent in advance, plus a deposit (usually equivalent to six weeks' rent). The deposit covers any damage to property during your stay there, or any unpaid rent after you leave.

You can ask for an inventory report when you move in, which should note any existing damage or wear and tear. You might also want to take photos of any damage you see in the property when you move in.

Please note, some agencies will request that international students with no UK guarantor pay six months' rent in advance.

COUNCIL TAXThis is a charge made by local authorities on residential properties to fund local public services. If you live in an all full-time student household, you won't need to pay council tax. If you live in shared accommodation with some students and some working adults, you may need to pay some council tax. We can provide a letter for you stating that you are a student.

SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATIONYou might want to organise accommodation for when you first arrive in London, to give you time to get used to the city and decide on longer-term accommodation. You can use the following sites to find short-term accommodation in London:

• www.airbnb.co.uk• www.booking.com• www.hostelworld.com

STAYING WITH A HOST FAMILYAnother option is finding a host family in London to stay with. Below is a list of websites that advertise available host families:

• www.homestay.com• www.londonhomestays.com• www.studentstay.co.uk/homestays/

OTHER INFORMATIONHEALTHCAREThe NHS provides a wide range of healthcare services, including doctor's appointments, hospital treatment and dental care. You should register with a doctor as soon as you can after arriving in London.

If you are an international student, you'll need your passport and a letter from us as proof that you are a student - please get in touch so we can arrange this for you.

DISCOUNTS As a student, you may be entitled to some discounts. Useful websites to help you access discounts, save money and budget include:

• www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra/about-the-card/• www.savethestudent.org• www.studentmoneysaver.co.uk

GALLERY & MUSEUM MEMBERSHIPSStudying art in London is a wonderful experience, particularly with the wide range of free galleries and museums with excellent permanent collections.

The following memberships might be useful if you are a keen visitor to galleries and museums and want to save some money on exhibitions and venues that don't have free entry:

• Tate Membership: the Tate membership (£86 a year, or £76 Direct Debit) offers unlimited free entry to exhibitions at all four Tate galleries for you and up to six children aged 16 years and under (www.shop.tate.org.uk/membership).

• Tate Collective: the Tate also offers a pass for those aged 16 - 25, providing access to £5 exhibitions, free events, creative opportunities and discounts (www.tate.org.uk/tate-collective).

• National Art Pass: an Individual Art Pass costs £70 and offers 12 months' free entry to over 700 UK galleries, museums and historic houses, and up to 50% off exhibitions at participating venues. If you pay by Direct Debit, this is reduced by 25% to £52.50 for 12 months. Art Fund also offers an Under 30 Art Pass, costing £45, or £33.75 for 12 months if you pay by Direct Debit (www.artfund.org/national-art-pass).

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