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Accredited by the British Council:

Kensington Academy is now accredited by the British Council!

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Latest Newsletter:

Read the latest newsletter to see the 'Star Student of the Month', latest events and pictures!

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Business English:

The Business English course introduces key business concepts and topics and develops practical skills within real business scenarios including meetings, presentations, discussions, telephoning and negotiations.

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Free Conversation Classes for KAE Students:

ConversationAll our students are welcome to attend the lively conversation class that takes place every Tuesday lunchtime.

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IELTS:






The IELTS course provides students with all they need to succeed in the exam.

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The Book Club:

BooksAs reading is a great way to improve your English, we have an interesting selection of books for all levels of language learners. Every Wednesday we encourage you to come and browse through our selection and choose a great book to borrow.

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Arriving in London

 

Immigration

On arrival in the UK you will need to go through passport control. If you are an EEA (European Economic Area) citizen, this should be no problem and you just need to show your passport. For other nationalities, make sure that you have all your relevant documents within easy reach. You will need to prove that you are a serious student, and that you have money to support yourself. You will also be expected to have information about your London accommodation.

Transport

It is much cheaper to travel into London on public transport than it is with a KAE airport pick-up or a taxi. If you want to travel by public transport - make sure you get an Oyster Card which is generally the cheapest way to make single journeys in the Capital. An Oyster card can store up to £90 of credit, which can be used to pay as you go, plus your Travelcard or Bus & Tram Pass. It can be used on bus, Tube, trams, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail services in London. You can get one at most Tube station offices. When you first get your Oyster card, you will need to pay a refundable £3 deposit if you are only adding cash to pay as you go.

If you do want to get a taxi – make sure it is a ‘black cab’. The rates are fixed. Unlicensed taxis can sometimes take advantage of foreigners.

Airport pick-up

If you would like to be picked up from the airport, you will need to book this in advance. We can arrange for you to be taken from any London airport to your accommodation. Please contact us for further information.

For information on getting to the schools or to the school residences by public transport, please download our ‘How to get to Kensington Academy’ guide and

You can also download a London underground map

Weather

The weather in Britain is very changeable so whenever you come it is sensible to bring a variety of different clothes – and an umbrella!

In the winter (December-February) it is very cold and you should bring lots of warm clothes, including a hat and scarf. Summer (June-August) has an average temperature of 17-21 degrees Celsius. Temperatures can rise to over 30 degrees Celsius. You will also need a light jacket and some sweaters. Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) have average temperatures of 10-15 degrees Celsius, but again can be variable, so make sure you bring some warm clothes.

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