British education has always been considered the ‘Gold Standard’ across the world. London is currently home to more than 90,000 international students from over 200 different nations, more than any other city in the world and the numbers keep growing. As well as offering a traditional British high quality education, there are many other reasons why so many students want to come and study here.

In addition, to the facilities offered by Regent College, students are also able to take advantage of other study facilities in London such as the many libraries around the city offering a truly astounding array of resources. If you wish to, you are also able to sign up for additional classes at evening schools around the city.

London is not only a centre of academic excellence; it is a centre of cultural excellence too. One of Europe’s cultural capitals, London never stands still. If you’re looking for fine art, music and entertainment, London will not disappoint. With 200 attractions plus 90 museums and galleries that offer free entry, you will have no problem in keeping yourself occupied in your fee time.

Here at Regent, we are situated in north-west London in the suburbs. This means that students benefit from both worlds; a quiet environment in which to study and to go about their daily lives, and easy access to a thriving and exciting capital city with a breath-taking array of activities on offer.

Regent College is lucky enough to be situated just one minute’s walk from Rayners Lane Tube Station on Zone 5 of the London Underground and is served by both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly Lines which means the bright lights of the city centre are just twenty minutes away.

Culture
London is a city where everyone is constantly on the go. So spending the evening relaxing at the opera or attending one of London’s theatres is a popular past-time. The West End is renowned for its wide variety of long running shows and performances starring some of the biggest names in the acting field. If the ballet is more your thing, perhaps watch the Royal Ballet perform at Covent Garden. A past-time that has grown significantly in popularity over the last few years is live comedy which can be found in big arenas or down at your nearest pub. Or if you’re looking for a quiet evening entertainment, London is abound with cinemas showing the latest Hollywood blockbusters.


Attractions
Popular places to visit whilst in London include The National Gallery, The London Eye, The British Museum, The Tower of London and of course, Buckingham Palace amongst many many others. Some attractions are free and some will offer reduced rates on the production of student identification. If you have a touch of the daredevil in you, you can visit some of London’s theme parks such as Chessington on the outskirts of London.

Shopping
Of course, London is also one of the world‘s busiest shopping centre so you can shop till you drop in our brand new shopping complex Westfields, trawl London street markets, hit the local high streets or even spend the day on world-renowned Oxford Street visiting Topshop, the largest fashion store in the world, or browse jewellery and shoes in Selfridges.

Eating out
London also offers a huge range of international cuisine. Whatever you are looking for, you are sure to be able to find it here. Whether it be a cosy traditional English pub you visit for a typical roast lunch, Brick Lane for a spicy curry, Claridges for a mouth-watering cream tea or Chinatown in Soho for an as-much-as-you-can-eat banquet, no-one will go hungry.

Sport
London also hosts a great deal of sporting activity. Football is London’s most popular sport with 13 professional teams located in the capital. Many Londoners spend their Saturday on the terraces supporting their favourite team. If cricket is more your thing, head to the Oval in Kensington for a refined afternoon of sport. Rugby fans should visit Twickenham to watch famous names such as Andrew Strauss and of course in summer there is the Wimbledon Tennis Championships where it is traditional to queue for tickets overnight and stuff yourself with strawberries and cream. You can also relax in one of London’s 143 registered parks or gardens around the capital or take a stroll along The River Thames.

Travel

Air
London is served by several airports, including Stansted and Luton, Gatwick and of course Heathrow. Many providers use Heathrow but perhaps the most well known is British Airways. However, do consider budget airlines such as Easyjet and Ryanair as they often offer much cheaper fares. Also consider contacting STA Travel who specialise in student travel as they may be able to help you with the arrangements.

Rail
Eurostar which connects the UK to France is always a popular option with students particularly as there are not as many luggage restrictions as on planes which is a great advantage when you are bringing sufficient belongings for a year. The Eurostar can be taken from St Pancras Station in central London. There are also nine mainline railway stations linking to all different parts of the UK. There is also the option of the Channel Tunnel which may appeal to those who are bringing their cars.

Sea
If you are more of a traditionalist, you might like to consider the ferry. There are several ports to choose from, the most frequently used being Dover.