On your first day at school, make sure you bring your passport with you.

Here are some important things you need to know to make your arrival as smooth as possible. Use our checklist to ensure you don’t forget anything and are prepared for the exciting times ahead. 

(i) Checklist 

Here are a few important items that you should bring with you: 

• Passport 
• Acceptance letter 
• Accommodation letter 
• Proof of health/medical insurance 
• A bit of cash and credit/debit cards/Apple or Google Pay 
• Weather-appropriate clothing (depending on the season you come to London) 
• Adaptor for electrical appliances 
• Prescription medication and medical records 
• Emergency information 
• Toiletries 
• Notebook and pen 
• Backpack for classes, social programmes, and day trips 
• Reusable water bottle 

(ii) Pocket money 

Recommended weekly budget: £150. This should cover expenses, laundry, local travel and activities. You will need additional money if you want to take weekend trips. Bring £100 with you in cash and a debit or credit card. You will need to check with your financial institution to make sure you will be able to withdraw money from a UK ATM. Do not bring foreign currency. It is not wise to carry around large amounts of cash. 

(iii) Clothing 

Most students dress casually for classes, but you should bring nice clothes for going out and sportswear for sports and outdoor activities. The climate is changeable and may be different from your own. The` typical temperature is 25-30°C in the summer and 2 to 6°C in the winter, although it can drop below freezing. Bring waterproof clothing if you’re arriving in the autumn or winter. 

(iv) Electrical current 

Standard voltage in the UK is 230 volts; remember to bring an adaptor with you or buy one when you arrive.  

You should arrive on Saturday or Sunday before your course starts. If you book an EP transfer, a driver will meet you after customs and take you to your accommodation. Make sure to arrange and pay for the transfer in advance.

If your flight is delayed or you cannot find your driver, call the emergency number +44 749 400 2815. Only accept transfers from official English Path representatives.

Yes, you can use Uber, Bolt, or taxis. Costs typically range from £35–£60 depending on distance and journey time.

Students are expected to arrive on the Saturday or Sunday before their course start date.

On your first day, you will complete a placement test, attend an induction session, receive your timetable, and take a tour of the school and local area.

Yes, students studying for less than 6 months should arrange private medical insurance before arrival.

No, only the free online EP level test which is shared with you over email before joining, this is to determine your level of English for initial class placement. On your first day, we will test your writing and speaking to make sure you're placed in the right class for you.

The school is closed on UK public holidays and during the Christmas period (25–31 December). In 2026, public holiday closures fall on 03 April, 06 April, 04 May, 25 May, and 31 August.

If a public holiday falls on a Monday, your course will start on Tuesday. If your course ends on a bank holiday Friday, your final class will take place on Thursday. Please note that classes missed due to public holidays are not reimbursed.

The campus is located at EP House, 5–7 Rick Roberts Way, London, E15 2FR, close to major transport links.

The school offers modern classrooms, student lounge, kitchenette, Wi-Fi, self-study areas, and a student wellbeing room.

Students have access to student welfare services, accommodation support, travel advice, and academic assistance.

Classes have a maximum of 15 students to ensure personalized attention.

The minimum age to study at the  EP London campus is 16 years.

Yes, the school is only 1 minute walking distance to East India DLR station and Blackwall bus stop.

Yes, we have a small library where you can borrow books for self-study or work, they also have computers you can use for research etc.

Unfortunately it is not. Only service dogs can be admitted.

Courses include General English (15 hours), semi-intensive (20–22 hours), and super-intensive (30 hours), as well as one-to-one lessons.

Yes, students can choose electives such as IELTS preparation, Business English, digital marketing, and more. The school uses materials such as Empower, Speakout, and digital learning resources.

Yes, we provide a physical certificate of completion on your last day!

Yes, inform the student services team and we can help you with changing your course eg. adding electives or extending your course by issuing you a new invoice and confirming the booking once you make the payment either online or in school.

Students should budget around £150 per week for basic expenses like food, travel, and activities.

1. Find a doctor in your local area www.nhs.uk
2. Contact the practice and ask to register with them. You will need: your name and address, date of birth, id card / passport and proof of address
3. Once registered, you will receive an NHS card. Keep it safe and take it with you when you go to the doctor, dentist or hospital.
   
   Please visit https://clch.nhs.uk/services/walk-in-centres for more information.

Stratford is generally safe, but students are advised to stay alert, especially at night and in crowded areas.

Call 999 in case of fire, a medical emergency or if you need the police.

We encourage you to follow the school’s Instagram account before you arrive and especially during your stay. This will give you an idea of what is happening at the school and help you connect with staff and students. This is also where we will post notifications of any unexpected school closures: it is important you check our Instagram account for any messages while you are attending the school, especially if there is severe weather in the area (e.g., snowstorm, flood, etc.). If the school cannot open or school opening will be delayed, we will post a message as soon as possible (the night before or in the morning) to advise you of this, along with information on how to get further updates and any alternate scheduling, (if applicable). Follow EP! @englishpathschools.

Some people need to register with the police after arriving in the UK with a visa, or after getting permission to stay for longer in the UK.

If you need to register, you must go to the police within 7 days of you:

• arriving in the UK if you applied for a visa from outside the UK
• getting your biometric residence permit if you applied to stay for longer from inside the UK

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/register-with-the-police.

We recommend students staying for longer than 5 months to apply for a bank account in the UK, we help them with a student status lettter to show to the bank in such cases. For those staying for lesser time, can use online banks like Monzo or Revolut to pay in any currency.

Yes! We run daily social activities such as trips, sports, and cultural events, dinners, pub nights, museum visits etc so you can meet other students and explore London.

You can book your accommodation in 3 simple steps: 

• Step 1: You can indicate your preferred type of accommodation (homestay, shared apartment or residence) on the application form during your application for a course. Our Student Services team will record the preferred choice of accommodation. 
• Step 2: EP will be able to secure the accommodation option once the invoice has been paid. Our team will send you the accommodation confirmation with further details on the selected option. 
• Step 3: You will need to confirm your arrival and send your flight details to our team, as soon as the flight is booked and no later than one week before the flight date. Our team will be able to book and confirm your accommodation and/or transfers and provide more details within the confirmation document.

Students can choose between homestay and student residence options depending on preferences and budget.

To ensure a comfortable and supportive environment, we place students in homestays that:
•    Host no more than four paying guests in total, including you.
•    Have no more than three students or paying guests staying at the same time (including those placed by other organisations).
•    Do not host students of the same first language unless this is specifically requested or agreed.

You can use the following modes of transport to reach the centre from the airport: 

• If you choose to book an airport transfer, your flight details should be sent to us 4 weeks in advance to ensure we will be able to provide you with an airport transfer. 
• A driver will meet you after you come through the customs area and drive you to your accommodation. 

*Students under 18 years old must book homestay breakfast and dinner & return airport transfers. 

A single underground journey costs approximately £2–£5, and bus tickets cost around £1.65.

No, as we are not a university, our students are not eligible for a Student Oyster card, but you can avail a regular Oyster travel card.

We aim to make our booking and cancellation terms clear, fair and easy to understand. We recommend that you follow this link to our Terms and Conditions before paying your fees. We want you to book with confidence. If you have any questions about fees or cancellations, just contact us — we’re happy to help.