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03 About London 04 Why Choose to Study in our London 30+ School? 05 About the School 07 Courses & Students 09 Accommodation in London 14 Health & Safety 14 Laws 15 Local Customs 15 Kaplan International Languages Rules 15 Holiday Policy
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About London
Name of location: London 30+ Famous landmarks: Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, West End theaters, Trafalgar Square, British Museum Cuisines within a 20-minute walk: American, British, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian Transport within a 10-minute walk: London Underground, buses Top 5 reasons to choose this city: Diverse mix of people from all over the world, fantastic shopping, wonderful theaters, major financial and arts centers, growing hub of technology and design What makes this city unique? Situated in the center of London on a beautiful historic street beside a lovely park Alternative things to do: Catch a live show in the West End, experience world- class shopping, sample every type of food you can think of City personality: Active nightlife, ancient architecture, artistic, business capital, cosmopolitan, creative, cultural, diverse, fashion, foodie scene, historical, iconic landmarks, museums
Examples of nearby cities to visit: Brighton (travel time: 60 minutes, price of return ticket: from £14); Edinburgh (travel time: 4 hours, price of return ticket: from £100)
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London 30+
Why choose to study in our London 30+ school? • Exclusive 30+ School: A newly renovated,
adults‑only centre for professionals aged 30+, creating a focused and like‑minded Iconic Central Location: Located on Bloomsbury Square in the West End, next to the British Museum, with excellent transport links across London and the UK. • Career‑Focused Study: Intensive, one‑to‑one and specialist courses with professional and academic relevance, including Project Management and Air Operational Planning. • Professional Networking: Connect with an international community of professionals while enjoying London’s cultural scene, theatres, galleries and museums. • learning environment. • Curated Social Programme: Teacher‑led cultural, culinary and networking activities, with bespoke and VIP experiences available on request.
Address 5 Bloomsbury Place, London, WC1A 2QP Phone +44 (0)20 7045 49920 Emergency contact +44 (0)7221 883481 At this address since 2025 Providing English courses since 2023 Location and contact information
School Director Anthony Selby Total number of teachers 8+ Languages spoken by staff Turkish, Spanish, Italian, French School information
Disclaimer: All the information on this school guide is for reference. Please contact your advisor for the latest information
Accreditations and memberships
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• Number of buildings: 1 • Number of floors: 5 • Total number of classrooms: 7 (including Study Centre) • School facilities: Air conditioning, interactive whiteboard, Wi-Fi (free), study centre, garden, student lounge/ common room • Wheelchair / disabled access: No • Extra cost of facilities: No • Other services provided: Visa support, travel support, airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service) About the School
• Materials provided for all students: K+ Course Books, K+ Learning Space • Extras provided for Semi-Intensive and Intensive students: Language in Action workshops, K+ Extra School materials • Extra cost of other services: Airport transfer (please see price list for details) Alternative transfer options: TFL, train from Gatwick, train from Stansted, coach • Levels of English offered: Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced • First day of school: Students should plan to attend class and orientation on their first day. Be sure to check your email the week before your start date for your class and orientation schedule! Also, don’t forget to complete the placement test and send in any required documents before you arrive. Please bring your passport (and visa information if required), pen and paper.
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Class timetable
Morning
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Class Break Class
08:30 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:15 10:15 - 11:45
14:00 - 15:30 15:30 - 15:45 15:45 - 17:15
Specialist skills class timetable
Morning class (Monday to Thursday)
Afternoon class (Monday to Thursday)
12:00 - 13:30
12:00 - 13:30
School location and transport
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London Eye: £20 Warner Bros Harry Potter tour: £100 Regular social activities Tower of London: £27 Kensington Palace: £19 West End musical: £40 - £50 Arsenal stadium tour: £29 Weekend trip: from £5
Living cost (sample prices for items in this city)
Bottle of water: £1 Can of Coke: £1 Meal out for two: £25 - £60 Takeaway pizza: £10 - £15 Sandwich: £3 Local bus ticket: £1.50 - £2.50 Local train ticket: From £2.80 Bike rental: £2 for first hour Cinema ticket: £15
Typical 2-week social schedule Days First week Second week
River Cruise on the Thames Victoria & Albert Museum
Monday
Covent Garden walk
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Madame Tussauds
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Kensington Palace
British Museum
West End Musical
London Aquarium
Camden music legends walk
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Student club night
Windsor, Bath, & Stonehenge
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Cambridge & Oxford
Number of social activities per week: 8-10 *These are a combination of staff-led and suggested independent activities.
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• Courses provided at this school: General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Business Supplementary, Business Intensive, 50+ Languages Abroad • Special / extra courses provided: Specialized one-to-one classes in a variety of subjects (e.g. Project Management and Strategic Planning) • Average number of students per class: 14-15 (Maximum class size: 17) Courses & Students
• Minimum age of students: 30 • Average age of students: 30-49 • Students per age group: 30-49: 77% / 50+: 23% • Top 10 student nationalities: Brazil, Turkey, France, Italy, Chile, Japan, Saudi, Arabia, Colombia, Germany, Spain
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Highlighted Programs Professional Immersion Experience
The Professional Immersion Experience is designed for students aged 18 and above who want to enhance their language skills while gaining practical, real-world experience. This program combines classroom learning with an immersive placement at a local business, giving students valuable insight into professional life abroad. Program features:
• Language classes in English • A guaranteed volunteer placement (1– 4 hours per week) aligned with the student’s interests and skills • A wide range of opportunities in areas such as charity work including senior support, animal care, food banks, community outreach, environmental conservation, fundraising, and event assistance
• Full academic and administrative support before and during placement • Self-study sessions on career essentials • A letter of recommendation provided at the end of the program • Placement test and completion certificate • Opportunities to build communication, cultural, and career skills in real-world settings
Students can start any Monday throughout the year and enroll for a minimum of 12 weeks. The structure includes four weeks of language preparation followed by an eight-week volunteer placement, allowing participants to apply their classroom learning in a professional and socially impactful context.
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Accommodation in London
• Things students need to bring: Toiletries, prescription medication, personal items to make your room feel like home, a small gift for your host (not required) • Services included: Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), additional laundry (extra cost), internet free of charge, study space • Extra cost of services: If you wish to do laundry more than once a week, the host can charge up to £5 per load; we cannot guarantee that all homestays will have a landline available for students to use • Meals provided: Yes Breakfast: Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast. Lunch: You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops Dinner: You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host • Will the homestay arrange to pick up the student from the airport? No • Transport to school: Your host will give you directions to the school and explain how public transport works; some of our hosts will take you to the nearest bus stop or underground station, but they wouldn’t normally take you directly to school on the first day • Where are the homestays located? London travel zones 1–4 • Additional information: Homestays located within zones 1–2 are 30–45 minutes from the school; those in zones 3–4 are 45–60 minutes from the school Homestay information
Private accommodation
Only students aged 18 and over are permitted to go into private accommodation. If you are 16 or 17 years old you will be housed in a homestay and should be home by 23:00 each night. If you are over 18 here are some tips if you want to find your own apartment or share a house with friends: • The Regional Accommodation Coordinator can provide a local alternative accommodation list • Check whether the accommodation you are going to see is in a safe area • Take a friend with you when you go to view any accommodation • If you are sharing an apartment or house find out who has access to it • Make sure the accommodation is safe and has current fire/safety checks • Make sure your room is secure and that you have insurance for your laptop, camera, TV and other valuable items • Keep in mind that in addition to rent, you may be responsible for paying for additional fees and taxes
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Accommodation in London Scape Wembley
• Address: Fulton Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0TF • Website: Scape Wembley • Accommodation type: Private studio rooms with kitchenette and ensuite bathroom • Service available: Wi-Fi, Laundry Room • Extra cost of services: £3.70 per wash and £2.40 per dry • Bedroom: Small double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, mirror, lamp, storage and ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. All bedding is provided and included in the price. Towels and hairdryers are not provided • Kitchen: Oven / hob / microwave, fridge, freezer and all crockery and utensils provided • Facilities: Gym, study areas, laundry facilities, social spaces • Extra cost of facilities: All included in the weekly price • Famous landmarks nearby: London Eye, Sky Garden and West End
• Visitors or guests allowed? Yes, 7 nights maximum per month. All visitors must sign in and out at reception daily • Noise restrictions? Yes, after 23:00 • Smoking allowed in the residence? No, outside in the designated smoking area only • 24-hour security? Yes, an out-of-hours team is available on-site • Room cleaning: Room will be cleaned on arrival only • Linen changing: On arrival only • Availability: Over 18s only - available from 30/08/2025 to 29/08/2026 • Minimum number of weeks: One week • Check-in and check-out times: Check in is from 14:00 on a Saturday and anytime on a Sunday. All check outs must be on a Saturday morning by 10:00 • Room deposit? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
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For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL
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Accommodation in London Scape Canada Water
• Address: 1 Mulberry Walk, London, SE16 6BL • Website: Scape Canada Water • Accommodation type: Ensuite rooms - own bathroom, shared kitchen and shared communal living area. Rooms will be in flats of 5 -6 Kaplan students, mixed nationalities and mixed genders • Service available: Wi-Fi, Laundry Room • Extra cost of services: £3.60 per wash and £2.30 per dry • Bedroom: Small double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, storage and ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. All bedding is provided and included in the price. Towels and hairdryers are not provided • Kitchen: Oven / hob / microwave, fridge, freezer and all crockery and utensils provided • Facilities: Bike storage, gym, pool table • Extra cost of facilities: All included in the weekly price • Famous landmarks nearby: Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral • Smoking allowed in the residence? No, outside in the designated smoking area only • Noise restrictions? Yes, after 23:00
• Visitors or guests allowed? Yes, 2 nights maximum. All visitors must sign in and out at reception daily • 24-hour security? Yes, a team is available on-site at all times • Residence cleaning: Rooms will be cleaning on arrival only. Communal areas will receive a weekly light clean, which consists of the cleaning of the floors and worktops in the kitchen area. This does not include tidying up, taking out rubbish / bins, washing the dishes, cleaning the fridge or oven. The overall cleanliness of the kitchen is the responsibility of the students. • Linen changing: On arrival only • Availability: Over 18s only - available from 12/09/2026 to 04/09/2027 • Minimum number of weeks: One week • Check-in and check-out times: Check in is from 15:00 on a Saturday and anytime on a Sunday. All check outs must be on a Saturday morning by 10:00 • Room deposit? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day.
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1 hour 30 minutes 53 minutes
For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit TFL
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Accommodation in London IQ Shoreditch
• Address: 2 Silicon Way, London, N1 6AT • Website: IQ Shoreditch • Accommodation type: Private studio rooms with kitchenette and ensuite bathroom • Service available: Wi-Fi, Laundry Room • Extra cost of services: £3.40 per wash and £1.90 per dry • Bedroom: Small double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, mirror, lamp, storage and ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. All bedding is provided and included in the price. Towels and hairdryers are not provided • Kitchen: Oven / hob / microwave, fridge, freezer and all crockery and utensils provided • Facilities: Gym, bike storage and laundry facilities • Extra cost of facilities: All included in the weekly price • Famous landmarks nearby: London Eye, Sky Garden and West End
• Visitors or guests allowed? Yes, 3 nights maximum. All visitors must sign in and out at reception daily • Noise restrictions? Yes, after 23:00 • Smoking allowed in the residence? No, outside in the designated smoking area only • 24-hour security? Yes, an out-of-hours team is available on-site • Room cleaning: Room will be cleaned on arrival only • Linen changing: On arrival only • Availability: Over 18s only - available from 30/08/2025 to 05/09/2026 • Minimum number of weeks: Two weeks • Check-in and check-out times: Check in is from 15:00 on a Saturday and anytime on a Sunday. All check outs must be on a Saturday morning by 10:00 • Room deposit? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
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For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the TFL
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Accommodation in London IQ Aldgate
• Address: 60 Commercial Road, London, E1 1LP • Website: IQ Aldgate • Accommodation type: Private studio rooms with kitchenette and ensuite bathroom • Service available: Wi-Fi, Laundry Room • Extra cost of services: £3.70 per wash and £1.40 per dry • Bedroom: Small double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, mirror, lamp, storage and ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. All bedding is provided and included in the price. Towels and hairdryers are not provided • Kitchen: Oven / hob / microwave, fridge, freezer and all crockery and utensils provided • Facilities: Games room, sky lounge, karaoke room and cinema room • Extra cost of facilities: All included in the weekly price • Famous landmarks nearby: London Eye, Sky Garden and West End • Visitors or guests allowed? Yes, 3 nights maximum. All visitors must sign in and out at reception daily
• Noise restrictions? Yes, after 23:00 • Smoking allowed in the residence? No, outside in the designated smoking area only • 24-hour security? Yes, an out-of-hours team is available on-site • Residence cleaning: Room will be cleaned on arrival only. Communal kitchen areas will receive a weekly sparkle clean • Linen changing: On arrival only • Availability: Over 18s only - available from 30/08/2025 to 05/09/2026 • Minimum number of weeks: Two weeks • Check-in and check-out times: Check in is from 15:00 on a Saturday and anytime on a Sunday. All check outs must be on a Saturday morning by 10:00 • Room deposit? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
Time to... The school
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Medical insurance | All students must have medical insurance for the duration of their stay in the UK. Students need to organize their own medical insurance before they travel. Kaplan does not offer travel and medical insurance in the UK, but students can either use the link on the Kaplan International Languages website to book travel and medical insurance directly with an insurance provider, or they can choose their own If you get sick | If you get sick while in the UK you should visit a doctor. You can ask the Student Services Manager or your host where the nearest doctor is. If you have a minor illness you can ask at a local chemist for advice. Remember to bring any relevant insurance or medical documentation with you. You may need to register with a local doctor. Health & Safety
Protecting your belongings | We strongly recommend you take out insurance for your personal belongings, especially cameras, mobile phones and laptops. Personal items cannot be covered by Kaplan homestay or residence insurance. • All Kaplan staff and hosts adhere to our Safeguarding Policy, which includes training and regular guidance
Medical costs are at the discretion of your local doctor or hospital. Minimum medical costs are as follows: • Consultation with a doctor: £40 • Prescriptions at a chemist: £9.90 per item • Dental treatment: £50 • Eye test or new glasses: £30 Medical costs
Call 999 in case of fire, medical emergency or if you need the police. Call 111 for non urgent medical advice. Emergency services
Laws
• No one under the age of 18 in the UK may buy or consume tobacco or alcohol, including beer and wine. It is against the law to buy tobacco or alcohol for someone you know is under the age of 18 • Driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious crime and police make regular random checks
• You will need international ID to enter bars, clubs or pubs (e.g. passport, ID card, driving licence) • Buying, selling and using drugs is illegal
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• Always stand in line and wait your turn when buying tickets, at a bank or post office, or waiting for a bus. Keep to the right when standing on escalators • In the UK, it’s not unusual for people to engage in small talk in public places, such as parks or while waiting in queues. This can be a great opportunity to practice English, but it’s important to stay cautious. Do not share your address or phone number, and avoid accepting inappropriate invitations. While many people are friendly, some may prefer not to speak with stranger in the UK. Always use them if you ask Local Customs • If you leave your Kaplan International Languages course, the government may revoke your student visa and advise you to return home • You must attend all classes. If you do not attend your classes your representative will be informed. If a student is under 18, parents will be informed. • If you do not then improve your attendance you will be sent home and no refund will be given
someone to do something for you, or if they help you or give you information • “Please” and “Thank you” are widely used in the UK. Always use them if you ask someone to do something for you, or if they help you or give you information • In the UK, everyone, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or background, is treated equally and with respect. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel welcome, valued, and supported • Be on time for all your lessons • Always tell Kaplan International Languages if you are going to be absent from school for any reason and tell your host if you are going away overnight • If you commit a criminal offence or have to be severely disciplined, you will be sent home and no refund will be given. We will also inform the immigration authorities
Kaplan International Languages Rules
UK public holidays
New Year
1-Jan-26
Good Friday
3-Apr-26
Easter Monday
6-April-26
Early May Bank Holiday Spring May Bank Hol- iday
4-May-26
25-May-26
Summer Bank Holiday
31-Aug-26
Christmas Day
25-Dec-26
Boxing Day
28-Dec-26
These dates are observed as holidays in the year. If you arrive on a week where the Monday is a holiday, your first day of school will be a Tuesday
New Year
1-Jan-27
Holiday Policy
School closures | The school will be closed from December 21st 2026 to December 28th 2026 with an additional closure for New Years Day on January 1st 2027.
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