Study English In London
London is a great place to be at any time of the year.
From historical attractions such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, to modern museums such as Tate Modern, there is much to do and see.
For the latest news on what to see and do in London, check out, Visit London, London's official website, and a partner of LSC.
At the same time, like any big city, London can be difficult to understand at first. That's why LSC invests a lot of time in helping new students settle in.
LIVING EXPENSES IN LONDON NOVEMBER 2008
An International student card will give you reductions on many things. This is a monthly expenses breakdown. These costs are only a guide. In London, as in any capital city, prices vary a lot!
Travel / transport £30
Food / housekeeping £140
Clothes / shoes £40
Leisure / sport £25
Books / stationary £40
Socialising £120
Other expenses / luxury £15
TRAVEL EXPENSES IN LONDON 2008
For cheaper prices it is important that you buy a student “Oyster” card.Transport types covered by Oyster cards: the tube (metro), the bus, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and British Rail (BR). London is divided into 6 travel zones,with zone1,the most expensive for travel, in the middle. These are some prices for the central zones if you use a Student Oyster card*:
One Day Travelcard Zones 1-3 £8 (Adult ticket only).
*Weekly Travelcard Zones1-3 £19.80. (with student discount)
*Monthly Travelcard Zones 1-3 £76.10 (with student discount)
The British Council estimates around £800 per month to be the normal requirement for a foreign student in London. (This is £9.600 a year).