TRAVEL TIPS AND TICKET OPTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN LONDON Picture this: you wake up on your first morning in the UK, wide-eyed and excited about your adventure in London. The city’s energy hums around you, double-decker buses dance through the streets and an indescribable energy pulses from everywhere you go. But a small voice […]
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COOL PLACES TO EXPLORE ON COLD OR RAINY DAYS Rain or snow, there’s no need to fear! London is full of exciting indoor activities to keep you entertained no matter the weather. We’ve hand-picked the coolest things to do this winter in the UK capital for international students. Our list includes a mix of free
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SEE LONDON THROUGH THE EYES OF A LOCAL Our Student Services Coordinator, Gen, is passionate about London and loves sharing her city with others. That’s why she leads weekly walking tours for SCL International College students. Her free walking tours are a great way to see London like a local and learn about its history,
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AN ESSENTIAL TRAVEL GUIDE FOR EXPLORING CAMBRIDGE If you’re thinking about travelling to the UK to study in London (or perhaps you’re already here and looking to expand your horizons), then you’re spoiled for choice with things to do in the big city. The beauty of living in London is that everything is within your
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A FUN TRIP TO THE SEASIDE FOR CURIOUS ENGLISH LEARNERS Located less than an hour away from London by train, Brighton sits between the scenic Sussex countryside and the sea. This town is widely recognised for its quirkiness, bohemian atmosphere, and vibrant arts scene. And in case you didn’t know, as a part of our
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DISCOVER LONDON’S INSTA-WORTHY HOT SPOTS AND HIDDEN GEMS Did you know that London was crowned as one of the most Instagrammable cities in the world for 2023 by Big Travel 7? The UK’s capital offers a top destination for capturing Instagram-worthy shots, from red telephone boxes, double-decker buses and black cabs to iconic landmarks and
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YOUR CURATED GOOGLE MAP GUIDE TO LONDON AND BEYOND Preparing for your study abroad trip ahead of your arrival is always a wise idea. We at SCL International College in London are passionate about international education and strive to make things easier for our foreign learners. That’s why our enthusiastic SCL team has curated our
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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN LONDON HO! HO! HO! Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Do you like mince pies, magical stalls and dazzling lights? If it’s a YES, then keep reading. Throughout November and December, the UK capital fills its streets with snow-capped villages lined with wooden cabins selling cinnamon buns, bratwurst sausages, handmade
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THE BEST FREE THINGS TO SEE IN LONDON THIS SUMMER Drum roll please… summer is here! Over the next 8 weeks we will be welcoming over 2000 students from all corners of the world to improve their English with us here in London. In our eager anticipation of their arrival, we’ve put together a handy
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THE BEST ONLINE TOURS LONDON HAS TO OFFER Lockdown, quarantine, self isolation…. We’ve lost count of the amount of times we’ve caught ourselves staring out the window, dreaming of yesteryear (not 2020 but anything before that). Chances are, we aren’t the only ones. But just because we can’t physically go out and about doesn’t mean
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