PRE-DEPARTURE GUIDE 2013

University Programmes LIBT London IBT Pre-departure Guide 2013 1 PREPARING OVERVIEW FOR YOUR DEPARTURE to London, United Kingdom

Contents Welcome ...... 1 London: the world in one city ...... 2 Student services ...... 4 Entry clearance and visa guide ...... 5 Preparing to leave home ...... 6 Arriving in the UK ...... 7 Your first weeks in the UK ...... 11 Getting started at LIBT ...... 12 Practical information ...... 13 Important websites ...... 13

Welcome I warmly congratulate you on your in education and understanding the acceptance at London IBT Ltd, established cultural adjustments required when in association with Brunel University, students move to a new country . London . All staff at LIBT look forward to welcoming you and will assist you with all LIBT Reception is open Monday to Friday, the important aspects of your time with us . from 8 .30am to 5 00pm. . The office is closed on weekends, however if you have an This Pre-Departure Guide for International emergency then we have a 24-hour helpline Students contains important information where one of the team will be able to assist . regarding your arrival in the UK . Please read through this guide before your arrival On behalf of the staff of LIBT, I wish you in the UK as it provides you with some success with your studies, an enjoyable and important information . rewarding time in London and, above all, your move towards your degree qualification You may be assured that we are all fully and the start of a successful career . committed to ensuring that your studies Christine Vincent with us are successful and I hope you find College Director / Principal your time with us an enjoyable one . The LIBT staff of LIBT have considerable experience 2 LIBT London IBT Pre-departure Guide 2013

London: the world in one city

London is one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting cities. As the UK’s capital city it boasts a mix of tradition, unique characteristics, history, modern engineering and a multicultural population. These traits are apparent throughout the city in many historic and famous landmarks such as The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye. The city’s diverse range of cultures and numerous attractions have led to it having the London third highest number of international visitors in the world.

Uxbridge: a charming And in such a culturally diverse city you Career opportunities London community can be sure to find restaurants to suit London is the heart of the UK’s financial, every taste. You can also enjoy day trips LIBT and Brunel University are located commercial and creative sectors. It is to see other parts of England, such as in in west London. Uxbridge therefore the ideal place for you to gain the Brighton coast, Windsor Castle or the is located 30 minutes from Central some professional experience while historical cities of Oxford and Cambridge. London by overland train or 50 minutes studying. Thousands of businesses in As the gateway to Europe, from London on the . Students the London area welcome international you can even travel by train to Paris or in Uxbridge therefore have access to the students through work placements and Brussels in just two hours. best of both worlds: the dynamic buzz of internships, and these opportunities which the capital and the peaceful countryside will give you a practical advantage when of nearby Windsor or Oxford. Uxbridge is Climate pursuing your future career. only four miles from , the world’s London’s seasons change gradually, Work placements and job opportunities busiest airport by number of international with winter from December to February are also widely available with international passengers, so a mini-break to mainland and summer from June to August. organisations that are based in or around Europe or a trip home are never far away. Although August is usually the hottest Uxbridge. Previous Brunel students have time of the year and temperatures can The LIBT campus is just a 20 minute walk gone on to intern and even work for these reach 30°C, the average high is about or short bus ride from the cobblestone locally based companies, which include 24°C and the average low is around streets of Uxbridge town centre. The town Apple UK, Coca-Cola, Parexel, Xerox, 14°C. In recent winters it has been is packed with over 300 shops, a multiplex Hasbro and GlaxoSmithKline. cold enough to snow in London, so it cinema and dozens of restaurants, bars might be a good idea to bring some and cafes. If you are looking for something extra boots, gloves, hats and scarves. a little more peaceful, you can make your way to one of the waterfront pubs, take a stroll along a canal or visit the nearby Colne Valley regional park. As one of the Approximate daily largest natural parks in London, it includes Season Period temperature miles of woods and walkways, as well as lakes, rivers and nature reserves. Summer June to August 11 ˚C to 21˚C Autumn September to November 6˚C to 18˚C Things to see and do Winter December to February 2˚C to 9˚C London is packed full of exciting things to do and places to explore. The city offers Spring March to May 4˚C to 16˚C something for everyone and for interests as diverse as theatre, shopping, ballet, opera, history and art. World famous attractions such as Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, the National Gallery and Westminster Abbey are amongst many spots of interest for tourists, students and local residents. Shopping is hugely popular within the city and Oxford Street offers a great variety of high street and designer shops including the world renowned store Selfridges. Harrods department store and Hamleys amongst many others can also be found just a few streets away. 3 LONDON THINGS TO DO

FAST FACTS

Population 7.8 million (Uxbridge: 25,300) County Currency UK Sterling (£) Time zone UTC/GMT Electricity 230 V Language English 4 LIBT London IBT Pre-departure Guide 2013

Student Services

The Student Services team are here to help with any query Contacts you have (no matter how large or small) and have plenty of If you would like any further information and would prefer to speak to somebody face knowledge and experience at their disposal . It’s important to face then please feel free to contact our to the LIBT Student Services team that students don’t feel support team on: worried or apprehensive about any aspect of beginning their Student Services Office studies, so we try to do everything possible to make the T +44 (0)1895 265540 E [email protected] transition as smooth as possible . You will often find that whatever is on your mind can be resolved for you with minimal fuss . So if you have any problems, please ask!

Tip Open an email account with Yahoo or Hotmail, make a note of your traveller’s cheque numbers, as well as the emergency contact details for credit cards and send them on an email to yourself. That way, if your traveller’s cheques or credit cards are lost, you have a safe record of the serial numbers and can replace them quickly. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 5

Entry clearance and visa guide

UK VISA REGULATIONS: Course • course fees that you have paid so far Points-Based System for • the course title (if applicable) Students (Tier 4) • the academic level of course or • accommodation fees that you have This information is for guidance qualification you will get when you paid so far (if applicable) only. Please refer to the UKBA website complete the course (the National ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for the most Qualifications Framework level or Proof of finance accurate and up-to-date information. the type of qualification—for example, For further information about the a bachelor’s degree). If you will be documentation which you need to provide Do I need a visa? studying an English language course, to prove availability of funds, visit the the level of the course should be the To be able to travel to the United Kingdom UKBA website. Common European Framework of as a student you must pass a points-based Reference for Languages (CEFR) assessment and score 40 points to get How do I apply? level—for example, CEFR level B2 your visa. You will need to fill in the Application form, • the start date (the date you start your pay your fee and include: How is the score calculated? main studies, or the date you start an induction or course to prepare you for • a current passport or travel document You will score 30 points for a CAS study if you have an unconditional • a CAS Statement from a Statement from an approved education offer to do your main course) licensed sponsor provider and 10 points if you can show you have enough finances to cover your course • the latest date you can join the • documents to show you have the fees and monthly living expenses for up to course (optional) right finances (maintenance) available nine months (known as maintenance). • the expected end date • documents used by your sponsors when • the number of hours per week (optional they accepted you on to the course What is a CAS Statement? if studying a full-time degree course The UK Border Agency will also need to A CAS Statement includes information that leads to a United Kingdom record your biometric details if you are about you, your sponsor, the course, and recognised bachelor or postgraduate applying from outside the United Kingdom. your finances. It should include: degree, or an overseas higher education course equivalent to a United Kingdom Travel arrangements higher education course) Route Many students travel to and from the UK This should say ‘general student’ or • the address of your main place of at the beginning and end of each semester, ‘adult student’ study, if different to the approved therefore flights can be heavily education provider’s main address oversubscribed at these times. It is advisable You (the student) • the address of any organisation to make a flight booking as soon as you have offering you a work placement, confirmed your enrolment with LIBT. • your name (as shown on your if known and applicable passport, if applicable) Students who have chosen not to use LIBT’s accommodation service and who • your nationality Evidence used to obtain the offer wish to organise private accommodation • your passport or travel document A list of evidence that the approved will need to arrive three to five days in number (optional) education provider used to assess your advance to arrange accommodation, academic ability to finish the course, which because there is no allocated time during Approved education provider may include: Registration for this process. LIBT staff will (also known as ‘sponsor’) be on hand to help with any problems • the level or type of your existing • the education provider’s during this time. If your accommodation is qualifications (if applicable) licence number not arranged in advance please expect to • the education provider’s address • the qualification awarding body stay in a hotel or bed and breakfast for (if different from the letterhead) and/or institution (if applicable) three to five days while the accommodation • the education provider’s contact • confirmation that an Academic is arranged. This will be at your own cost. details (if different from the letterhead) Technology Approval Scheme Students who arrive in the UK late and miss (ATAS) clearance certificate is Registration will find it more difficult to • the name and address of any partner needed (if applicable) adjust and will miss out on vital information institution (if you are studying at another about studying and living in London. institution as part of this course) If you are applying to continue or complete • the name and address of any overseas the course of study for which you currently If students do not arrive by the first day higher education institution (if the time have permission to stay, and your approved of teaching, they must contact LIBT as you spend in the United Kingdom education provider has used your progress soon as possible as they may miss valuable studying is part of an overseas higher to date to assess your suitability to continue introductions to their modules/programmes. this course, the education provider must education course) Please ensure that you contact us with explain this on the CAS statement. your flight details as soon as your flight is booked. Please contact the Student Money (also known as maintenance) Services Office on +44 (0)1895 265540 or • course fees for the first year, or the email [email protected]. length of the course 6 LIBT London IBT Pre-departure Guide 2013

Preparing to leave home

Important documents Packing your things not have a tropical climate. You can enjoy all You should bring the following documents Student dress codes in the UK are casual. the benefits of one of the fashion capitals of with you to the UK as they will be required The general rule is to wear something in the world. throughout various stages of your stay. which you feel comfortable. Most students It may be a good idea to bring some personal • A valid passport and student visa wear jeans and trainers to lectures. items (basic toiletries: toothbrush, soap, • At least four passport Medium weight clothing such as sweatshirts towel, etc.) so that you do not need to go sized photographs* are appropriate throughout the year but shopping as soon as you arrive. If you are struggling to get your suitcase within the • Your unconditional Offer of Admission t-shirts are more useful for the summer. Warmer clothing and footwear including luggage limits or forget anything, much of • Your CAS Statement rainwear is needed for winter. It is what you may need can be bought • Your Acceptance of Admission recommended that you have a light in London. Form (completed) waterproof jacket for all the year. Summers If you need glasses or contact lenses, we • Certified originals of your academic can be quite warm but it is advisable to have also advise that you bring a spare pair and transcripts (including evidence of warmer clothing just in case, as the UK does a current optical prescription, as these items English proficiency) are expensive in the UK. • Personal identification (eg. driver’s licence, birth certificate, etc) • Any medical prescriptions/certificates/ history/reports • Full details and evidence of your accommodation in the UK, for example a tenancy agreement • Evidence of funds — a letter confirming personal or family resources, or confirmation of sponsorship • Proof of your address in your home country • Contact numbers for any family/friends in the UK • Contact details of family/friends in the event of an emergency • If you are under 18, your guardian details. The guardian must be resident in the UK and appointed by your parent.

* It is useful to bring a number of small (passport-sized) full-face photographs, as these are often required for various cards (such as student rail cards) and for police registration (if required); they must be standard UK passport size, with white or pale grey coloured background, and include the whole head and shoulders. Photographs can be obtained in the UK, but may be more expensive than in your home country. 7 DEPARTURE & ARRIVAL

Arriving in the UK

Customs and quarantine link to ‘Travel’ and on that page you will Students arriving in the UK will have to see links to ‘Information for travellers’, Students from all the following undergo a number of formalities before ‘How to go through Customs’ and ‘Banned countries will need to register they can enter. You will need to pass & restricted goods’. with the local police: through immigration controls and customs. It is very important that we know when You should ensure that you have the Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, you are arriving and where you intend to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, following available in your hand luggage stay in the UK. Please contact us with when you arrive in the UK: Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, your flight details as soon as you book Egypt, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, • valid passport them and, if you are staying in private Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, accommodation, details of a UK address • valid visa or entry certificate Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, and telephone number. We can then Morocco, North Korea, Oman, • proof of residency ensure that your arrival into the UK is Palestine, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi • evidence of funding: personal or family as smooth as possible. A mobile phone Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, resources, confirmation of sponsorship number is also needed in case we have Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UAE, to contact you when you first arrive. • the letter from LIBT confirming your Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Yemen. place of study as a full-time student Where to go when you arrive Please note these are subject • recent medical report (including x-ray in London to change and an updated list results if this applies to you) can be found on the UKBA website. LIBT offer an airport pickup service that • you may be asked for additional needs to be booked at least three days information regarding your proposed before you leave. You can easily book this studies in the UK. service on the LIBT website by clicking on As part of your Registration and Enrolment Immigration procedures at British airports ‘Arrival’ in the menu. Once you have programme you will be told how and can be stringent and may result in a received confirmation, a trusted driver where to register. As long as you make considerable delay at the end of your flight, (with an LIBT placard) will be waiting for sure you attend a registration session you especially during peak traffic periods (at you in arrivals to take you to LIBT. will not need to worry about finding the the start of term and at UK holiday periods). police station. If you are unable to attend, To assist the immigration officials, keep all Who needs to register please inform us when you arrive and we your documents available and be prepared with the police? will give you full details about where to go to wait patiently. and who to speak to. Please note that this Certain nationalities of international registration is an official requirement for There may also be a check of your baggage students are required to register with the administrative purposes. at the Customs and Quarantine desk to UK police on arrival. This is also stated as ensure that you comply with import a condition of some students’ visas and restrictions and are not carrying any will be clearly indicated in your passport banned items. For information on what goods when you receive the student visa with you may bring into the UK, please go to the words ‘Please register with the police hmrc.gov.uk/nav/index.htm, click on the within seven days’. 8 LIBT London IBT Pre-departure Guide 2013

Arriving in the UK (continued)

Travelling from the airport to West station, approximately four By Car miles from the campus has services from the campus If you are being brought to the University by car London Marylebone and the North at the start of term to take up accommodation, LIBT offer a complimentary Airport Pickup (, Banbury & Birmingham). service if requested. You will be met at the please ensure that you follow instructions Airport Terminal and driven to the campus. From West Ruislip take the given to you with regards to parking on arrival. Remember you need to pre-book this and U1 bus towards Hospital and There are restrictions on allocation of annual give LIBT your full flight details so that we can alight Cleveland Road (by the pond) and vehicle permits. book it for you. You book this service on our you are right on the campus. Journey time website: libt.navitas.com/students/arrival approximately 25 minutes. Arriving at the halls of residence Students can move into their Halls of Alternatively, you can take a black taxi cab London Underground from the end of the Arrivals building. Please Residence one week before orientation or make sure you take only a registered black cab. Uxbridge station is the nearest underground earlier by prior consultation with the station approximately one mile from the Accommodation office. When you arrive, you Other means of transport: campus on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly can collect the keys to your accommodation lines. There are frequent services throughout from the Office of the Hall of Residence. From Central Bus Station, the day. During off-peak times it may be If you are arriving outside of the take either the; necessary to change trains at Harrow-on- Accommodation Office or Hall of Residence A10 bus, (journey time approximately 25 the-Hill () or Rayners Lane Office opening times, you must inform the minutes) alight Hillingdon Hill, Greenway, (). and walk down the River Pinn path. Accommodation Office who will arrange for From Uxbridge Station take the bus from just your keys to be left at Security. Please check U3 bus, (journey time approximately 35 outside the station. your departure time and notify LIBT and the minutes) alight Cleveland Road and you Accommodation Office of your arrival day/ U1 / U3, towards Hillingdon Hospital or are right on the Campus. date and time. Heathrow alight Cleveland Road (by the Both services run every 15 minutes. pond) and you are right on the campus. The university student accommodation is mostly in the form of single study From Heathrow Airport North, take the U4, towards Bourne Ave and alight at bedrooms. Approximately 80 percent A10 bus, alight Hillingdon Hill, Greenway, Kingston Lane, you are outside the campus. and walk down the River Pinn path. of the accommodation is en-suite. All U7, towards Hillingdon Hospital and alight at accommodation is self-catering, although 222 bus, alight Cowley / Station Road and Kingston Lane, you are outside the campus. the campus has a university refectory walk up the path through the University flats. where you can buy meals. There is a coffee From elsewhere: Alternatively from Heathrow Airport, outside shop on campus as well, Costa Coffee, each Terminal catch a Black Taxi and ask to 607, from Shepherds Bush (journey time where you can purchase sandwiches. be taken to Brunel University Campus, approximately one hour), alight Hillingdon The Students’ Union also serves a fine Cleveland Road, approximately 15 minutes Hill, Greenway, and walk down the River selection of international food. and around £25. Pinn path. For more information on the Important: Only use registered taxis with 427, from Acton (journey time approximately type of accommodation on the proof of Identity, if in doubt do not use. one hour), alight Hillingdon Hill, Greenway, campuses, refer to brunel.ac.uk/life/ and walk down the River Pinn path. accommodation/residences. From , take the inter-airport bus to Heathrow then follow directions from Heathrow Central.

Getting to the campus from elsewhere

Main line trains station is the nearest main-line station, approximately 1.5 miles from the campus, with services from London Paddington and the west (Bristol, Reading). From West Drayton station take a bus towards Uxbridge: U5, alight Cowley / Station Road and walk up the path through the University flats U3, alight Cleveland Road by the pond 222, alight Cowley / Station Road and walk up the path through the University flats 9 ARRIVING IN THE UK

Employment As safety and welfare is our priority, we have designed a comprehensive Information for students on working in the insurance policy in partnership with UK can be found at ukcisa.org.uk. Students Endsleigh, Europe’s leading student should not rely on part-time jobs to fund insurer, specifically for Navitas students. living expenses or pay tuition fees. Any To name just a few of the benefits, this income earned from part-time jobs should policy will provide students with cover for be seen only as a supplement to emergency medical/dental treatment, established sources of funding. cancellation of the course in the event of accident/illness, recreational travel within National Insurance EU and repatriation to a student’s home Everyone who works in the UK must pay country if they are seriously ill or injured. National Insurance (NI) contributions. More information can be found If you have a part-time job offer or can within your offer letter pack or provide evidence that you are actively contact Student Services by email seeking work you can apply for a NI at [email protected]. number. Please contact Student Services for further information on how to apply for an NI number once you arrive at LIBT. Opening a bank account Navitas colleges are committed to looking LIBT will provide information to help you after its students and providing them with open a UK bank account. Please note you world-class levels of service and support. will need to have provided proof of your UK As part of this commitment, it is now address before you can apply for a UK bank compulsory for all students to have account. Setting up a bank account will take insurance before they begin their studies up to three weeks after arrival so please with us. ensure you have adequate funds to support yourself in the interim. 10 LIBT London IBT Pre-departure Guide 2013

Arriving in the UK (continued)

Currency • if you do have a large amount of will accept them. When travelling make sure cash you should contact the LIBT you keep details of your travellers’ cheques Cash office. We cannot store it for you and your passport separate. You should make sure you bring a small but will advise you on how to open amount of cash with you for your day-to-day a bank account. In the UK you will Credit Card expenses until you have registered at LIBT not normally be able to open a bank LIBT can accept payment for tuition fees and and opened a bank account. We recommend account until you have registered with accommodation charges via most major credit £200 in small denominations (£5, £10 and LIBT as a student and have arranged cards (N.B. there is a three percent handling £20 notes), as change can be a problem in permanent accommodation charge for paying fees and accommodation some of the smaller stores. Please note if you Please note that LIBT cannot take by credit card). Make sure that your credit have not previously booked accommodation, responsibility for cash lost by students. limit is sufficient to allow you to make this you will need money available for a deposit. It is your responsibility to keep it safe. payment. Check with your bank or credit This is why we recommend that you do provider before you leave home. You should DO NOT carry a large amount of cash when not bring large amounts of cash with you. also make sure that you give someone at you travel to the UK. Whatever amount of home authority to pay money into your credit cash you bring with you, make sure: Travellers’ cheques card account whilst you are in the UK. • you bring Sterling (GBP). In the UK you Travellers’ cheques are a good alternative to will not be able to use US Dollars or any carrying cash as they can be converted into Debit Card other currency to pay for things. If you cash when you need it. Unlike a personal If you have a debit card (Maestro, Visa or do bring other currencies to the UK, you cheque, you do not need to have a UK bank Cirrus) you can use it to pay your tuition will need to change them into GBP when account in order to use them. If you lose fees and accommodation charges (there you arrive and you will be charged for this them or they are stolen you can apply to is no handling charge for payment by debit • you should ensure that you keep the have them replaced. You should normally card), as well as for shopping and other cash on your person when travelling. try to get sterling (GBP)-based travellers’ expenses. Make sure you have sufficient Use a body belt or similar to carry cash cheques as these are the easiest to cash. money in your account to allow you to make and other valuables and do not under If you bring travellers’ cheques in any other this payment. Check with your bank before any circumstances place money in your currency most banks and the bureau de you leave home. You should also make sure hold baggage. When you arrive at your change will impose a charge for converting that you give someone at home authority to accommodation secure the cash in your them to GBP. GBP travellers’ cheques may pay money into your bank account whilst you room and make sure your room is locked be used to pay for purchases in larger shops are in the UK. when you are out in major towns and cities, but not all shops 11 ARRIVING IN THE UK

Your first weeks in the UK

Transport • Bus: The U1, U3, U4 and U7 buses pass Driving in Britain London Underground (the Tube) offers the campus and go to the station. The The minimum age for driving a moped or extensive coverage of both central and 222 and 207 buses are a short walk to invalid carriage in Great Britain is 16, and Greater London. The tube is often the the campus. A single trip from the for a motorcycle or motor car it is 17. You quickest way to travel in London. Bus campus to any destination costs £1. can get additional information about driving services are normally good in greater • Over-ground: The nearest overground licences and driving in the UK from the London areas, but in central London they station is West Drayton with trains Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency can get caught in traffic jams during the running to London Paddington. The U1 website: dvla.gov.uk/drivers/driving.htm. day. You can pick up a bus guide for the and U3 buses come from the station to Uxbridge and Richmond areas from the campus. The 222 bus is a short walk from Student Union offices. Night buses run campus and also goes to the station. throughout the night, after the tube has stopped running. Overground trains offer a number of suburban and cross London services which may be more useful. For any travel in London you will want to get a student which will give you discounted travel. You can apply via the website: tfl.gov. uk — select ticket tab. The cost is £10 and you will also find further details in our Orientation pack which you will receive on the first day of Orientation. It is also possible to buy a which will give you unlimited travel within a particular area on tubes, trains and buses. can be bought for one day, weekends, weekly, monthly or annually. For further information on the London Underground, log on to thetube.com

Transport to and from Uxbridge • Tube: The nearest tube station is Uxbridge station on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines. A return tube travel card to London Central (Zone 1) from Uxbridge (Zone 6) currently costs £8.00 off peak (after 9:30am). 12 LIBT London IBT Pre-departure Guide 2013

Getting started at LIBT

Registration and enrolment What you will need for enrolment: • proof of payment of fees; or credit or Attendance at registration is compulsory. • current passport and current visa debit card if you have not yet paid your for the UK fees in total (N.B. credit cards will have Registration covers essential matters a three percent handing charge; there • two passport-sized photographs relating to your study at LIBT such as is no charge for paying by debit card). • original documents of your previous enrolment, facilities, procedures and • £34 to register with the Police qualifications that you have used support services, as well as the opportunity (if applicable — see page 8 for details). to undertake a tour of the area. It is also a to apply for this course (eg IELTS great chance to start making friends. certificate, school diploma or certificate, references, etc). These must be At registration you will be issued with originals and photocopies will not You cannot attend classes an orientation pack containing your be accepted. If you have changed your until enrolment is completed, course and unit information, booklists name since the passport or visa was all fees are paid and we have and Student Handbook, as well as other issued, we will need to see the original received proof of residency . important information. documents to prove this change. Late arrivals who do not attend the • LIBT Letter of Offer or copy of registration session must let LIBT Student LIBT CAS Statement LIBT office hours Services know, so we can arrange for you to LIBT is open Monday to Friday, attend an alternative session. Please contact from 8.30am to 5.00pm. [email protected]. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday, and all national holidays. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 13

Practical information

Public Holidays London dialling code International: +44 (0)20 2013 Holidays Date National: 020 (Uxbridge: 01895) New Year’s Day 1 January Electricity Good Friday 29 March 240V AC, 50 Hz, three-pin square plugs are standard. Easter Monday 1 April May Bank Holiday 6 May Spring Bank Holiday 27 May Summer Bank Holiday 26 August LIBT EMERGENCY NUMBER Christmas Day 25 December +44 (0)7970 531146 (24 hours) Boxing Day 26 December LIBT Student Services offer a 24-hour emergency phone number for students to call in an emergency if they are experiencing difficulties which are urgent and important. Important websites Please note: If the emergency is life-threatening you must phone the Emergency Services on 999. Prepare for Success Student Budget Calculator prepareforsuccess.org.uk studentcalculator.org.uk UKCISA Information sheets LIBT ukcisa.org.uk brunel.ac.uk/libt British Council—Living in the UK website Brunel University educationuk.org brunel.ac.uk Part of the Navitas Group

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