International Students
Arriving in London
London, being among the world’s largest cities, is served by five commercial airports. While all of these airports offer good connections to the city centre, it’s important to keep in mind that some options, especially those catering to budget airlines, may be situated quite far from London.
Prior to booking your flight to London, it is crucial to take into account your accommodation’s location in the city and opt for the most convenient airport or station accordingly. We suggest planning your travel from the airport or station to your lodging in advance to prevent a potentially costly or time-consuming commute upon your arrival.
Living & Studying in the UK
We are located in northwest of London, so you will need to prepare to live in London. We can help you with all the information and advice that you need.
Our international team can advise on:
- The cost of living in London – we can help you to work out the cost of living.
- Travelling around London – we can advise on the best and cheapest way to travel across London as a student.
Travelling to the college
London is an extremely well-connected city, offering one of the fastest and most efficient rail, bus, and road networks in the world. To make sure your journey into London is as smooth as possible, please follow the below advice on traveling to our college and surrounding areas.
When you begin studying at LPTC, you’ll be close to London’s efficient public transportation system in a great location.
The Tube:
The Tube (London Underground) is just a ten-minute walk from our college. You are able to use the Bakerloo and Central lines, which give you quick access to all of London and train connections to the rest of the United Kingdom.
Bus:
Bus number 220 is just at the doorstep.
Health
Due to the student visa structure, our international students will not be eligible for free NHS or any other medical treatment, therefore students need to have their own private arrangement, please contact us for advice.
Visa requirement
Overseas students who wish to come and study with us in the UK may require a visa in order to do so. Please check before you apply to join us. You can apply for up to 11 months (48 weeks) Short-Term Study Visa to study English or up to 6 months (24 weeks) Standard Visitor Visa to study other short courses.
This visa category is for anyone over 16 years old who wants to study one of our short courses. This includes students from EU and EEA countries. All international students need to choose an accredited course provider such as LPTC, before making a visa application – you will be asked to prove this in your visa application.
As a college accredited by the BAC (British Accreditation Centre), We can now offer places to international students who wish to study in the UK.
Applying for a Visa
The application procedure varies depending on which type of visa you are applying for.
In all cases, as soon as you have successfully been issued with your visa you should contact the college and provide details of the visa.
The UKVI offers guidance on applying for a student visa from outside the UK, for more information please click here.
Once you have met the conditions of our offer to you and your fees have been received in full or the payment plan as agreed with the college, we will issue you with a visa letter including the course details.
This letter should be presented to the UKVI with relevant visa application form and documents.
Visa refusals and tuition fees
Please refer to our “Refund Policy for International Students and Online Courses”
More information about Visa application:
Visas and Immigration – Information from the British Government about Visa applications to the UK
Useful Links for International Students
Emergency Contact
In case of emergency, students are advised to contact Chnoor Saeeb on
Leisure Centres
For more information about leisure centres in the college area, click here
Airport collection
The College can arrange a private taxi to pick you up from the airport on your arrival in the UK. There is an approximate £150 charge for this service. Please contact info@londonptcollege.ac.uk for dates of the pick-up and to confirm your booking.
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