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1 Accommodation information 2 Accommodation options Halls of residence 3 Student houses 4 Homestay 5 Booking your accommodation 6 Paying for accommodation 7 Appendix Property comparisons 8 Student pack 9 Accommodation options and prices 10

2 Accommodation information The University of Brighton s International College offers student accommodation that are designed to meet all your requirements during your studies. Our student accommodation is conveniently located and fully-furnished to provide a relaxing and functional living space, allowing you to study hard and make the most of your free time. We will help you to find and book your ideal accommodation option, allowing you to easily settle into your home and start to enjoy your new life as a student from the first day you arrive. Available accommodation options At the University of Brighton s International College, we work hard to secure the best quality accommodation for our students. Available accommodation options are: Halls of residence Our halls of residences are conveniently located on university campuses and are served by excellent transport links. All rooms are en-suite and fully-furnished. Key benefits Dedicated International College contact handling all your accommodation needs No hidden costs utilities (gas, water, electricity, heating) and internet included in contract price Acommodation options are well-located for the International College and are safe and secure Contract lengths designed to suit your study programme Free student pack (contents listed in Appendix) Accommodation guarantee The University of Brighton s International College is committed to providing accommodation for all students who request it. Students are kindly requested to send their completed accommodation form to the International College on or before the guarantee date for the relevant intake. Forms received after this date will be processed subject to availability. Programme intake Accommodation guarantee date January December 2013 February January 2014 Student houses Student houses are private homes that are managed for the owners by the International College. This is a great choice for students looking for independent living. Homestay The International College runs a flexible homestay scheme that allows students to stay with a host for anything from two weeks to a year. You can choose between self-catered and catered accommodation. 02 university of brighton s international college

3 Halls of residence The majority of our residence rooms are on the University of Brighton s Falmer Campus. A free shuttle bus operates between the Falmer and Moulsecoomb sites during university term time, with a journey time of approximately ten minutes. Type of accommodation Our halls consist of en-suite single study rooms with shared kitchen and communal areas shared between three to six students. Kitchen There is a self-contained kitchen in each flat with full cooking facilities. A selection of basic kitchen utensils is included in the student pack. Meals Rooms may be offered on a self-catered or catered basis. Rooms The rooms contain a single bed, a wardrobe, chest of drawers, and a study desk and chair. Bathrooms En-suite bathrooms contain a shower, toilet, washbasin, towel rail, mirror and shaving point. Linens and towels Basic linens and sheets are included in the student pack. Students are asked to provide their own towels. Facilities Facilities vary according to location but students have access to the sports centre, restaurants, bars, cash machines and shops. You can also use the facilities on the University of Sussex campus. Utilities Electricity, gas and water are included in the accommodation fee. Electrical current is 240 volts AC (50 cycles) and students from some countries may require a transformer and a plug adaptor. The cost of a TV licence is not included. Internet and phone 14Mb broadband internet access is also included. Laundry and cleaning Students are required to keep the residence clean and tidy. On-site laundry facilities include coin-operated washing machines and dryers. Security and keys CCTV is in operation on the premises and security staff are available 24/7 either on site or on call. There is also a secure entry system, which ensures only residents have access to the property. Visitors and noise Visitors are permitted on occasion but are the responsibility of the student. Students must inform security of any overnight guests. Students are expected to respect their neighbours and flatmates by keeping noise to a minimum. Availability Available to all students. 03 university of brighton s international college

4 Student houses Student houses are private homes that are managed for the owners by the International College. This is a great choice for students looking for independent living. All properties are located around Moulsecoomb and Hollingdean, which boast a variety of local shops, restaurants and bars. The accommodation comprises single, fully-furnished study bedrooms with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Type of accommodation Properties vary in size and can accommodate up to seven students. Accommodation includes individual bedrooms with shared living spaces, suiting those who prefer to live independently. Kitchen All modern appliances are provided including an oven with extractor fan and a fridge with freezer. Meals Properties are self-catered. There are nearby shops and supermarkets that supply groceries and other necessities. The free student pack, given on arrival, contains basic crockery, pans and cutlery. See Appendix for full contents. Rooms The rooms contain a single bed, wardrobe, study desk and chair. Bathrooms Properties have a shared bathroom with shower and some provide a separate toilet. Linens and towels Basic linens and sheets are included in the student pack. Students are asked to provide their own towels. Utilities Electricity, gas and water are included in the accommodation fee. Electrical current is 240 volts AC (50 cycles) and students from some countries may require a transformer and a plug adaptor. TV licence is included. Internet and phone 14Mb broadband internet access is also included. Standard internet charges are included in the contract price. Laundry and cleaning Communal areas are cleaned once a week and this is included in the price. However, it is the students responsibility to keep their bedrooms clean. Students are also responsible for their own laundry and all houses are equipped with a washing machine for this purpose. Security and keys Each student gets their own front door key and a key for their bedroom door. Visitors and noise Students are responsible for the behaviour of visitors. Visitors must be over 18, and can stay a maximum of two nights per week. Students should keep noise to a minimum. Smoking is prohibited in the house. Student lounge Communal lounge offers use of sofas or easy chairs. A TV is not provided, but there are TV aerial points available. 04 university of brighton s international college

5 Homestay Homestay gives students the opportunity to live in a homely environment with English-speaking hosts. Students benefit from practising English with their hosts in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. All homestays are conveniently located in or around Brighton, and are close to public transport links making it easy to attend the International College and explore the city. Catered and self-catering options are available and students have access to their hosts kitchen, lounge and washing machine. Homestays are ideal for independent students who are looking to experience English culture and family life first hand. Type of accommodation Students live in the home of their host. The host may be a family, couple or single person. Kitchen Students have access to the kitchen and may use cupboard and fridge space as well as cooking facilities. Rooms Each room contains a bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk and chair and a mirror. Bathrooms Depending on the homestay, students will have either a private bathroom or a shared bathroom. Lounge Students can use their hosts lounge. Utilities Electricity, gas and water are included in the accommodation fee. Electrical current is 240 volts AC (50 cycles) and students from some countries may require a transformer and a plug adaptor. Security and keys Students have their own house key. Meals Students can choose between a catered homestay or a self-catering option. A catered homestay provides breakfast and a hot evening meal. Internet and phone Internet access is provided. Students should ask their hosts about using the telephone. Laundry and cleaning Students have use of a washing machine. The student s bedroom is cleaned once a week by the host. Linens and towels Linens and towels are provided and washed by the host once a week. Noise and restrictions Most hosts do not allow smoking in their homes. Students should ask their hosts for permission before inviting visitors. Availability Homestays are subject to availability. Please note that it may take up to two weeks to find a suitable host. 05 university of brighton s international college

6 Booking your accommodation We will always try to place you in your first choice of accommodation, if available. Our accommodation is extremely popular and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend you book as early as possible to have the best chance of getting the accommodation you want! Step 1 Complete the accommodation booking form for your preferred accommodation option and submit to the International College to make the booking. If you have chosen the homestay option, please also complete the homestay preference form. Step 2 Return the signed tenancy agreement to the International College and pay the required first rent instalment within one week in order to secure your room. Step 3 You should confirm your arrival details to the International College representative before the accommodation confirmation date stated on the tenancy agreement. You must select the accommodation option with the correct contract length for the programme you have been offered. Refer to the Appendix for full accommodation options. You will be asked on your booking form to provide the name and contact information of a guarantor for payment. A guarantor is someone who will become legally responsible for any outstanding payments related to your accommodation. Please note: it will not be possible to change your contract length once you have booked and signed your tenancy agreement. Please only select options you would be willing to accept. Once you have completed and returned your accommodation booking form, you will receive information on the room you have been allocated by , along with a tenancy agreement and information on payment. Please note: the room will not be secured for you until we have a copy of your signed tenancy agreement and have received your first payment. By signing your tenancy agreement, under UK law you are agreeing to pay for the room allocated for the full duration of the contract. Please note: should you request to leave the International College for any reason, accommodation fees are non-refundable. We specify an accommodation confirmation date for each intake. This will usually be a few weeks prior to the main arrival weekend. If you make a booking on or after this date you will need to confirm that you want this room within one week of receiving the tenancy agreement. If you have not confirmed your arrival by the specified date, your tenancy may be cancelled. We will only do this if there are a limited number of rooms available for the requested intake. If your tenancy is cancelled you will be offered the next available room once you have confirmed your arrival date. If you decide to reject this room, your first instalment will be refunded, minus your deposit which will be retained as an administration fee. 06 university of brighton s international college

7 Paying for your accommodation Payment structure for halls of residence and student houses Programme First instalment to be paid before arrival (including 250 deposit) Second instalment to be paid before or on arrival at the International College Third instalment to be paid on or before the start of the second term Two term First term fees Second term fees N/A Three term First term fees Second term fees Third term fees If your programme is longer than three terms you will have to pay further instalments a term in advance. For example, the fees for your fourth term will need to be paid at the beginning of the third term. Payment structure for homestay Payment 1 ) Pay a one-off fee of 300 to secure your ideal host and homestay 2 ) Pay the next term s rent before the start of each term Deposit A security deposit of 250 is required to be paid as part of the first instalment. This amount will be returned to you at the end of your tenancy unless your room is left in an unsatisfactory condition, there are damages to their room, or there are outstanding payments on your account. Your room will be secure when we have received appropriate evidence of your first instalment payment before the confirmation date stated on your contract. Payments to secure the room can be made by bank transfer, with evidence of payment included with the signed tenancy agreement returned to the International College. See bank details below. It is essential that payment is received by the International College before you arrive. You will not be able to gain access to your room if your initial payment has not been received. How to pay Further payments can be made by bankers draft (payable to the International College), by credit card at the International College (subject to a 30 handling fee), debit card or by bank transfer. In the event that you do not obtain a student visa, all accommodation fees paid will be refunded in full on production of documentary evidence of the refusal. Further information Students who are under the age of 18 upon arrival in the UK may be requested to pay their full accommodation fees in advance. Don t forget to include your family name and student number (found on your offer letter) as the transaction reference so we can quickly identify your payment. Bank details Name: Kaplan Brighton Limited Bank: Natwest, PO Box 34, 15 Bishopsgate, London, EC2P 2AP, UK Sort code: Account number: SWIFT code: NWBKGB2L IBAN number: GB21 NWBK university of brighton s international college

8 Appendix Accommodation comparisons Accommodation options Halls of residence Student houses Homestay Room type available Single en-suite room Single room Single study room Size of room/flat 10m2 (approximately) 6.5m2 (minimum) 8m2 (approximately) Size of bed Single bed Single bed Single bed Bathroom facilities Kitchen facilities En-suite shower room Self-catering or catered, with shared kitchen (subject to change) One shared bathroom per house of four students, some with a separate toilet Self-catering with shared kitchen Internet access Yes Yes Yes Journey time to the International college Additional information Suitability Free shuttle bus service between Falmer Campus and the International College s Moulsecoomb campus during term time*. Public transport is available outside of term time and is approximately a 15-minute journey 24-hour reception and student wardens on duty out of hours Easy access to small convenience store on campus Large supermarket within walking distance of Falmer campus All students, except those on Art and Design programmes Within 25 minutes walking distance to the Moulsecoomb and Grand Parade University sites Close to Brighton town centre (walking distance to the high street) Large supermarket easily accessible on Lewes Road Great for students wishing to live independently All students - highly recommended for students on Art and Design programmes Shared bathroom facilities Self-catering or catered, with shared kitchen Various homestay locations available around Brighton depending on preference Flexible contracts Added benefit of living with a British family to improve your English Catered service offered seven days a week Friendly host families recruited by the university, properties have been vetted to meet high standards All students * The University of Brighton s term dates are different from those of the International College. The free shuttle bus runs according to the University calendar and will operate during the following dates: 30 September 2013 to 13 December 2013, 6 January 2014 to 6 April 2014, 28 April 2014 to 13 June university of brighton s international college

9 Appendix Student pack To make your move as organised as possible we have created a student pack that provides many of the essential items you will need to settle into your new accommodation. This is an extra benefit that would not be available in privately rented accommodation. The student pack includes everything you will need for cooking and eating. We will even supply a warm duvet, pillow and a full set of fresh bed linen so you don t have to rush around the shops on your first day in Brighton. Contents of student pack: Bedding Double duvet (10.5 Tog) Duvet cover Pillow Pillowcase Fitted sheet Tableware Dinner plate Side plate Cereal bowl Mug Tumble Cutlery Cooking equipment Stainless steel frying pan (24cm) Stainless steel saucepan (18cm) Slotted flat turner Ladle Vegetable peeler Plastic colander Small utility knife Solid plastic spoon Slotted nylon spoon Tin opener Plus Toilet Roll 09 university of brighton s international college

10 Appendix Accommodation options and prices Options Start date End date Weeks Room type Cost of stay* Deposit Total to pay First instalment Second instalment Halls of residence 03/01/ /08/ /01/ /08/ Campus-based, single en-suite study room self-catered / catered* Campus-based, single en-suite study room self-catered / catered* Student houses 03/01/ /08/ /01/ /08/ Single study room with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities self-catered Single study room with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities self-catered Homestay Any Any Any Any Any Any Single bedroom catered Single bedroom self-catered 150 catered N/A Variable 125 self-catered N/A Variable 300 non-refundable deposit 300 non-refundable deposit Termly payments Termly payments * Self-catered and catered for halls of residence accommodation options are subject to change Dates and prices are subject to change 10 university of brighton s international college