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Studying in the UK. Accommodation At BPP we can help you find the right place to stay during your studies. There are a variety of options available for you, whether your accommodation needs are short or long-term. All of our options are available in our accommodation guide which you can download from our website www.bppstudents.com/accommodation-guides Many of these options allow you to book online, so you can be confident that your accommodation will be ready for you on arrival. This is a perfect option for international students looking for comfortable, safe accommodation for a short period of time until you find something more permanent. Our recommended home stay provider, Hosts International, can also place you in a home for a longer duration if required. You can book online from your home country, with Hosts International picking you up from the airport and taking you to your accommodation, ensuring your arrival is smooth, safe and stress-free. Halls of Residence Prices range for single occupancy from £130 for B&B (bed & continental breakfast); £170 for half-board (bed, continental breakfast and evening meal) and £145 for self-catering (room only and the student purchases their own food and can use the family kitchen). For twin/double occupancy, prices range from £120 for BB, £150 for HB and £135 for self-catering. Prices are per week or pro-rata depending on the city. Halls of residence are large student dormitories with self-contained rooms. Some have their own bathroom and kitchen, others have shared facilities. Whilst we don’t have our own halls, we do have agreements with most major halls of residence providers across the country so we’re able to recommend the perfect place for you to stay. London Nest London Nest is a London-based accommodation provider that offers high-quality rooms for short-term lets (minimum one week). This is an ideal option for international students who want somewhere to stay when they first arrive in London while looking for somewhere more permanent to live. Home Stay (currently only available in London, Manchester and Bristol) Home Stay is a popular choice for overseas students visiting the UK. Students choose this form of accommodation because it offers a family atmosphere, and a chance to practice English and generally learn about the British way of life. You are not simply renting a room, you can expect to be treated as one of the family. For more information on all accommodation options please email [email protected] or visit us online at www.bppstudents.com/internationalstudents-home-stay/ Airport pick-up service Hosts International is our recommended Home Stay provider. They can also arrange pick-up service from the airport to our London study centres. For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or visit us online at www.bppstudents.com/accommodationliving 52 53