To make your First Day of Class at school simple and smooth please make sure you have done the following  before you arrive .

Passport and Emergency Contact Details
Send us a copy of your Passport and Emergency contact details (someone whom we can contact in case of an emergency while you are at the school) to londonbookings@englishstudio.com.

Visa Students
If you need a visa to enter and/or study in the UK please email us a copy of your visa when you receive it. Email londonbookings@englishstudio.com if you need a visa application support letter from The English Studio.

Online Placement Test
Complete the online placement test (see below for more information).

Accommodation
If you have booked accommodation with The English Studio please send us your flight and visa details (if required) in order for us to confirm your booking. Email this information, with your  Student ID  from The English Studio in the subject line, to londonbookings@englishstudio.com. Your Student ID can be found on your booking confirmation.

Transfers
If you would like to book an airport transfer email your details to londonbookings@englishstudio.com and we will be happy to organise this for you.

Placement Test Reminder

Before you start your course, you need to complete an online placement test.

We ask that you do it at least  one week before  your arrival at school so that we can ensure you are placed in the right class for your level when you start your course. We need you to complete this test even if you have previously studied at The English Studio.

• The test should be completed at least 1 week before your course start date.
• You should complete test without any assistance from another person, or looking up information on a website or in a dictionary.

Immigration

If you are not already in the UK, you will pass through the UK border at the airport, port or international train station.

When you arrive at Passport Control you should expect the Border Force officers to ask you some simple questions about your stay and your studies in the UK.

To ensure you able to enter the UK as quickly and smoothly as possible please make sure you:

1. Have your Passport ready and remove it from any cover
2. Have completed a passenger locator form
3. Have details of your course and  confirmation documents  ready
4. Tell the immigration officer that you are coming to the UK to study English
5. Keep any medical documentation, recent bank statements and details of where you are staying in your hand luggage (the Border Force may ask to see this information)
6. Do not give false or misleading information (including forged or counterfeit documents)
7. If you don’t need to apply for a Visa in advance, please make sure that the stamp you receive on your Visa is a  Student Visitor Visa 

Please have information about your course, your confirmation documents and details of where you are staying in your hand luggage and do not travel with them in your flight hold luggage.

Customs Restrictions

There are restrictions on what you can bring into the UK. These include:

• Certain foods, plants, alcohol, tobacco, gifts and sums of money equivalent to $10,000 or more.
• Do not bring in endangered plants or animals, this includes ivory, skins, hides and shells and any products made from them.
• Never bring in counterfeit goods, illegal drugs, offensive weapons or indecent or obscene material. Some items are restricted and will require a licence or permit.

For more information on these restrictions please read the UK Government’s Travelling to the UK advice.

On the first day of your course please come to Reception on the 1st Floor of the school on High Holborn. You can plan your journey to school on Google Maps or the Transport for London website.

 IMPORTANT  Bring your Passport with you to school on your first day. We must check and copy your passport before you begin your course.

Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of your class on your first day.

Morning courses – arrive at 08:45 on your first day
Afternoon courses – arrive at 13:00 on your first day

You will need to:

• Finalise your booking arrangements
• Check-in with our Academic Manager to receive details of your classes
• Attend a short School Induction session

Your first class will begin at
Morning courses – 09:15
Afternoon courses – 13:30

Remember our staff and teachers are here to help, so if you need anything on your first day or at any time, please speak with any member of staff.

Course Books
If you have already paid for your course book, please go to your class on your first day to check that the English level is right for you. You can then collect your book from reception before class on your second day.

If you have not yet paid for your course book you will need to do so before you can start class on your second day.

Address
10 Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, WC1V 7JU

You can plan your journey to school on Google Maps or the Transport for London website.

The closest Underground (Tube) Station to the school is Holborn on the Central and Piccadilly lines. The station is very near the school in Great Turnstile.

The school reception is open Monday from 8:15 to 17:00 to welcome new students on their first day (see First Day of Class section above).

The reception is open from Tuesday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00.

Reception is closed on Public Holidays (see below for details).

If your course starts on a week where Monday is a UK Public (Bank) Holiday, your first day at school will be Tuesday of the same week .

The reception is open from Tuesday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:00.

Date	Public Holiday	Day
01 January 2021	New Year’s Day	Friday
02 April 2021	Good Friday	Friday
05 April 2021	Easter Monday	Monday
03 May 2021	Early May Bank Holiday (May Day)	Monday
31 May 2021	Spring Bank Holiday	Monday
30 August 2021	August Bank Holiday	Monday
27 December 2021	Christmas Bank Holiday	Monday
28 December 2021	Boxing Day	Tuesday
03 January 2022	New Year’s Bank Holiday	Monday

There are no refunds on weeks with Bank Holidays, and lessons cannot be made up at a later date. 

Please see The English Studio’s Terms & Conditions for more information.

We have a clear attendance policy for all students to adhere to.

• We expect all students to maintain an attendance rate of at least 85% or above
• All students should attend their scheduled classes in the morning and/or afternoon
• All students should be on time for their class; lateness to class is not tolerated
• Students will not be allowed into class if they arrive 20 minutes after class has started (you must wait until after the break and then join then)
• All students should inform the school by telephone, email or by coming to speak with a member of the Student Services team in the Reception if they are sick and need to miss class
• All student holidays must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance and in accordance with the school’s Holiday Policy.
• If you are away from class because of sickness or have a medical appointment, you must bring a medical certificate when you come back to school
• If you fail to maintain at least an 85% attendance rate you may not receive your school certificate at the end of your course

Visit the Policies page on our website to review the full Attendance Policy and our other policy documents.

School Contact Details

Address – 10 Great Turnstile, Holborn, London, WC1V 7JU
Email (for general information) – londonbookings@englishstudio.com
Phone – +44 (0)207 299 1700
Emergency phone – +44 (0) 7496 721149  (outside school opening hours only) 

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Money in the UK

You may find a big difference between the price of items in the UK compared to your own country.

The currency is the UK is GBP or Great British Pounds, shown with the symbol £.
100 pence (p) = 1 pound (£)
There are 8 coins and 4 notes

• Coins – 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2
• Notes – £5, £10, £20 and £50

Banks and Card machines

There are many cash points (ATM) around Holborn and close to the school.

Post Office

The closest post office is located at 181 High Holborn, London, WC1X 0DU. This is about 10 minutes’ walk from the school.
Open – Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 (Tuesdays open from 9:30).

Phone and Mobiles

The U.K international dialling code is +44 or 0044

We have free SIM cards available at the reception. You will need to visit Bridges – next to Holborn Station – to top-up the SIM Card.

Pharmacy

The closest pharmacy is located inside Superdrug (near Holborn underground station). There is also a pharmacy located inside Boots (2 minutes walk from the school).

Internet

Wi-Fi access is available in school. You will receive access details on your first day which are also posted around the school.

Shops and Restaurants

Most of the shops around High Holborn are open from 8:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, times vary on Saturday and Sunday.

There are many cafés, coffee shops and restaurants close to the school. There is also a well-stocked supermarket across the road from the school where you can pick up light refreshments and snacks in between classes.