Practical Information

  • IF YOU NEED A VISA
    ABC is a member of the Association of British Language Schools and is registered with the UK Government Department for Education & Skills.

    When you enrol with ABC, we'll give you a letter to confirm that you are registered with us (see our 'terms & conditions for full details). You can use this to support your visa application, along with all the other documentation required by IND before they will issue a visa.

    Applying for a visa can be quite a long process, so be sure to allow plenty of time before your course starts.
    http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
     
  • ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
    ABLS is a nationwide body whose members are private language schools dedicated to providing the best possible service at every stage of your learning experience, from dealing with your initial enquiry, arranging your accommodation and delivering your course to assessment and follow-up.

    ABLS members are registered with the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and are able to issue visa support documents where required.
    http://www.abls.co.uk
     
  • NATIONAL CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES
    CILT is the umbrella organisation which provides a focus for language-learning and teaching throughout the UK.

    CILT and its members are also involved in Europe-wide initiatives such as the introduction of theEuropean Language Portfolio and Passport.

    Operating in the commercial sector, ABC is also registered within CILT as a provider of professional language training ('BLiS-registered') and adheres to the BLiS code of practice.
    http://www.cilt.org.uk
     
  • HOW TO GET TO ABC
    Stansted and Luton are the nearest airports to Cambridge, with fast, frequent coach and rail links. We can arrange transfers from these airports as well as from Heathrow and Gatwick.

    http://www.stansted.co.uk
    http://www.london-luton.co.uk

    Good sites for cheap flights are:

    http://www.cheapflights.co.uk
    http://www.ryanair.com
    http://www.easyjet.com

    Coach service info is on
    http://www.nationalexpress.com
    and train info on
    http://wwwnationalrail.co.uk

     
  • DURING YOUR STAY
    If you want to hire a bike, ABC’s friendly staff will help you when you arrive.
    All ABC homestays are on good bus routes, and a MEGARIDER pass (£9.50) gives unlimited travel in the city for 7 days. Bus info can be found on http://www.stagecoachbus.com

    Each week our Social Organiser will tell you about what’s on in Cambridge and help you choose which excursions to go on at the weekend. If you want to know which tours are available during your stay, just ask us. A good website to find out about Cambridge and the area, and take a virtual tour of our beautiful city is http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire

    Cambridge is only 45 mins from London Kings Cross by non-stop ‘Cambridge Cruiser’ train – trains leave every 30 minutes. Visit www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk for more info.