Abbey College London moved to Belgravia, central London, in 2005. Its premises were extensively refurbished to create a modern environment that retains the distinctive characteristics of an historic English building.
The teaching facilities are purpose-built and comprise:
- 17 teaching rooms
- Quiet study rooms
- Student Common Room
- 2 fully-equipped science laboratories
- Computer suite with a student network and internet access
ACCOMMODATION
HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION
We work with accommodation agencies to help arrange accommodation in self-catered or catered hostels for students who are aged 18 or above. The hostels are generally a short (30 minutes) bus or underground train journey from College. Single rooms in hostels are standard.
TV rooms, internet/study rooms and laundry rooms are available in many hostels.
Hostels are an excellent way for students to meet other students and live in a safe and independent environment whilst they are familiarising themselves with London.
A deposit is usually required and is paid directly to the agency or accommodation provider. All hostel accommodation rent money is paid directly to the accommodation agency or accommodation provider, not to Abbey College.
The cost of hostel accommodation varies according to accommodation type and category and meal plan. Cost is typically between £150 and £280 per week.
WOBURN PLACE, BLOOMSBURY
We are able to offer 28 Abbey College students who are 16+ years old the opportunity to live at Woburn Place, Bloomsbury, London. Woburn Place was totally refurbished in 2009 and provides students with first class accommodation. The accommodation is only a thirty minute door to door journey from the College.
Facilities and services at Woburn Place include:
· A member of the Abbey College staff living on the same floor
· Single bedroom
· Kitchen (shared with one other student)
· Bathroom (shared with one other student)
· Laundry facilities
· 24 hours a day/7 days a week support team in the building
· Common Room
· WIFI
· Flat screen TV in all rooms
· Personal post box
· Contents Insurance
· Bi-weekly cleaning
· Swipe card security
Students who wish to take advantage of what Woburn Place has to offer must act quickly to secure a place; rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. A DVD of Woburn Place can be viewed via the College's website www.abbeylondon.co.uk and a separate pdf containing details of Woburn Place is available from the College.
HOST FAMILIES
Host family homes are within a maximum travel time of 60 minutes from the College by bus or underground journey.
We work closely with accommodation agencies in London who ensure that host families are carefully selected to ensure friendly, safe and comfortable environments in which students are able both to relax and study effectively. Each student has his or her own single study-bedroom. Bathroom facilities are usually shared. Breakfast and an evening meal are taken with the host family. Students have their own set of keys.
All rent money is paid directly to the accommodation agency with whom the student makes a booking, not to College or directly to the host family. The cost of host family accommodation varies according to accommodation type and category and meal plan. Cost is typically between £160 and £275 per week. A booking fee of £25 - £50 is often payable.
Payment for accommodation is made twice yearly; once in the month before the student starts at College and the second payment is made in the fourth month that the student is at the College. For students who do not stay in host family accommodation during College Christmas and Easter holidays but do not want anyone else to occupy their room during these holidays, a retainer payment is required.
Payment for host family accommodation must be made directly to the accommodation agency that the student makes a booking with, at least 28 days prior to a student's arrival.