AIFS Partnership Programs: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

What is Included in the Program?

• Your housing in London. Housing is provided with a British family in a "homestay". Homestays include twin-room accommodation. Continental breakfast Monday – Friday and shared kitchen.
• For an additional fee, housing is provided in self catering student apartments in central London. Student apartments typically house 2–6 students. Apartments include shared bedrooms, equipped kitchen, living area and bathroom. No meals are included.
• London Transport travel pass, for use on the buses and underground trains in travel zones 1 and 2 (for students in shared apartments) and zones 1, 2 and 3 (for students in homestays).
• Orientation program with AIFS staff including an information packet, welcome reception and half-day guided sightseeing tour of London by private bus.
• Access to the wireless-enabled AIFS Student Centre and computer lab and the services of AIFS Student Advisors for information, personal advising/counseling and 24-hour emergency contact service.
• Membership, with borrowing rights, of the local public library.
• International Student Identity Card (ISIC).
• Special membership of the University of London Union giving access to Union clubs and societies and, at an additional cost, sports facilities.
• Student medical and program fee refund insurance policies – see separate sections for details.
• Optional transportation package consisting of international airfare (LAX – London - LAX) and round-trip transfers between the airport and the housing in London for an additional $325 excluding taxes and fuel surcharges (estimated at $533).
• Optional Extra Protection Insurance Coverage, including increased medical insurance ($65) and/or personal effects insurance ($90) as outlined in the AIFS program brochure.

Optional Components:

• Scotland tour: choose to participate in a 4 day, 3 night excursion to Scotland (departing Friday morning, returning Monday afternoon) for a supplemental fee of $595.This is a brilliant way to see the highlands and islands of bonny Scotland, accompanied by a Scottish guide. Included in the price is a return train ticket from London to Edinburgh, 3 nights hostel accommodation with breakfast included (1 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Loch Ness, 1 night on the Isle of Skye), a 3 day guided bus tour to the highlands and islands of Scotland, entrance to Edinburgh Castle, 2 evening meals and the services of an AIFS staff member throughout the excursion.
• Optional package of cultural activities for a supplemental fee of $595. Includes 12 activities: 5 one-day excursions by private bus accompanied by a professional guide and with specified entrances included, plus 7 evening cultural events in central London.)