Your Arrival
We recommend that you arrive about a week before your course is scheduled to start. If you anticipate a late arrival please tell us by fax or email when we can expect you.
Once you have booked your flight you can go ahead and reserve your accommodation.
From the airport to your accommodation
There are various ways to find your way from the airport into London.
| From Heathrow: | ||
| Method | Journey time | |
| Heathrow Express (train) | 15 mins | Every 15 mins to Paddington Station |
| Airbus A2 (coach) | 1 hour + | Every 30 mins to various stops in Central London |
| Tube (Underground) | 45 – 60 mins | Takes 45 – 60 minutes to Central London |
| From Gatwick: | ||
| Gatwick Express (train) | 30 mins | Every 30 mins to Victoria Station |
| Thameslink (train) | 40 mins | Every 20 mins to King’s Cross Station |
For further help in transportation and travel cards please visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/
If you are arriving late at night or early in the morning, you can order a taxi in advance. We could arrange this service for you, ( which will cost approximately £55 ).
Your arrival at the
port of entry
The immigration authorities will want to see the following:
- Your passport
- Your letter showing your enrolment at LBBA
- If you do not already have your visa (i.e. you are not required to apply in your home country) you will need to show evidence of substantial funds to support yourself for the duration of your course without relying on part time employment. This can be in the form of bank statements. If these belong to your sponsor you will also need to show your letter of sponsorship.
They may also want to see medical documents showing evidence of immunizations or health checks if you have come from infected areas.
What you may need to bring with you
We have made the following suggestions:
- In order to open a bank account once you arrive, you may need to show proof of your overseas address and a letter of recommendation from your bank in your home country.
- Copies of your qualifications, in order to register with the examination bodies.
- Your CV and a reference letter from your employers or teachers to help in applying for part time work.
- A medical letter, if you have any known medical conditions.
Reporting to London Bridge Business Academy
It is important that you bring the following with you:
- Your letter of enrolment
- Any tuition fees that maybe due
- Your passport (if you are a non-EU national)
- Your address (with postcode) and telephone number in the UK
- Your overseas address.
- Two passport size photographs
At LBBA you will meet the Director of Studies who will explain academic matters and answer any question you may have.
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