Accommodation
We know that being away from home can sometimes be challenging, so we work hard to make you feel at home here as quickly as possible.
Britannia offers accommodation to its students in partnership with accommodation agencies, registered with the British Council. Agency staff regularly visit host families to ensure high standards of provision.
Homestay options
Standard
Comfortable accommodation of a good standard, located in zones 2,3,4 or 5, within easy access to school and central London.
Superior
Comfortable accommodation of a very good standard, located in prime areas of zones 1,2, or 3.
If you have requested an airport transfer, the driver will meet you and take you to your home. If you are making your own way from the airport, you should contact your host to make sure somebody is at home to meet you. You should call the school emergency number in case you have any problems.
School emergency number:
078 3838 5053
Please be punctual for your meals. You will have breakfast or both breakfast and dinner at home depending on your meal plan. If your meal plan includes lunches, your host will give you a packed lunch to take to school or on excursions.
Self-catering: No meals provided, full use of kitchen
Bed & Breakfast: Breakfast is provided. Use of kitchen is not permitted.
Half Board: Host family will provide you with breakfasts and dinners.
Your host will provide you with bed linen and a towel. They will tell you about laundry facilities when you arrive. Make sure you always make your bed and keep your room tidy.
We do not recommend bringing expensive items of clothing, jewellery or equipment such as laptops and games consoles. Do not keep large amounts of cash with you. The school cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to any person's items or loss of money.
- Practice your spoken English and develop your communication skills
- Study in the comfort of a home environment andd learn about British life and culture
Accommodation prices
Homestay Self - Catering/Bed & Breakfast
| zone 4/5 | zone 3/4 | zone 2 | zone 1/2 | Superior/en-suite - zones 2 - 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 240 | 255 | 270 | N/a | +80 |
| Shared* | 220 | 235 | 250 | N/a | +80 |
Homestay Half - Board
| zone 4/5 | zone 3/4 | zone 2 | zone 1/2 | Superior/en-suite - zones 2 - 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 260 | 280 | 300 | N/a | +80 |
| Shared* | 240 | 260 | 280 | N/a | +80 |
All prices are given in GB Pounds (£). £60 booking fee will apply to all accommodation bookings. All prices are given per person, per week. Stays must begin on Saturdays or Sundays. For mid week arrivals, payments to be made for full week. Minimum stay is 2 weeks. An additional charge of £20 will apply to bookings of under two weeks. Bookings cannot be cancelled within first 4 weeks of stay, thereafter one week's notice will apply. Cancellations or postponement received less than two weeks prior to arrival will incur a charge of 1 week. No refunds will be made for no-shows. Rates are valid from 1 January 2024 until December 2024 but may be subject to change. For stays between 24 December 2024 to 1 January 2025 there will be a one-off supplementary fee of £40 per person. For stays between 1 June to 31 August there will be an additional charge of £20 per person per week.
* A sharing option is available for students travelling, starting and finishing the course at the same time.
** SC: Self-Catering (No meals, full use of the kitchen);
BB: Bed and Breakfast (breakfast is provided, use of kitchen is not permitted);
HB: Half Board (breakfast and dinner is provided).