How to choose accommodation when studying in London?

Three accommodation methods for studying in the UK

School accommodation

This is the most common accommodation method for overseas students in the UK. The school dormitory is managed by the school, with high safety factor, and it is convenient for students to attend classes at ordinary times. Therefore, international students in China will also choose dormitory as their first choice for accommodation.

There are many types of student dormitories in Britain. The cheapest room type for campus accommodation is a double room, that is, two people share a dormitory, but the number of double rooms is scarce, so it is generally difficult to apply. In addition to double rooms, the most cost-effective type of accommodation is single rooms. Single rooms are more common and relatively easy to apply for. Students with better budgets can try one-room apartments. Some places will provide large single-person suites for two people (usually husband and wife) to live together. The difference between a one-bedroom apartment and Studio is that the kitchen and bedroom are separated by walls, so the price is slightly higher.

Host family

If you want to know more about local life and culture, host family is undoubtedly the best choice. Choosing a host family, students can live with local families, which is also a good opportunity to improve their language ability. Host families usually provide breakfast and dinner, which can also save a lot of money.

However, host families usually set a series of rules, such as not coming home late, not keeping pets and so on. So be sure to ask clearly before making a decision, so as not to cause unnecessary contradictions later.

The price of a host family in Britain is around 8 pounds per month.

renting a house off campus

If students want more freedom, they can choose to rent a house off campus. The price level of each city is different, for example, a two-bedroom and one-bedroom house in non-London is about 6-8 pounds per month, and that in London is about 2, pounds per month. A single apartment in a non-London area costs about 4-5 pounds a month, while in a London area it costs about 1,2 pounds a month.

What needs to be reminded here is that since you have decided to live out, don't save too much on housing. If you rent to a slum or an area with high crime rate inexpensively and carelessly in the future, your personal safety can't be guaranteed. You should still remember: safety comes first, freedom comes second, and money comes third.