AIFS Partnership Programs: Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs

What is Included in the Program?

• Academic program taught by Temple faculty in London and local guest lecturers.
• Housing in twin-room apartments with another Temple student in Central London. The apartments have en-suite bathrooms and a small shared kitchentte with your roommate. The building also has a communal living area.
• A London Transport travel pass for use on buses and the London Underground system.
• Orientation program including a student orientation meeting and a half-day guided sightseeing tour of London.
• A cultural program consisting of daytrips to Stratford Upon Avon as well as Bath and Stonehenge as well as a number of theatre performances, including one in the West End.
• Access to the University of London Union and the services of AIFS Student Advisors.
• International Student Identity Cards (ISICs) which provide students with recognised student status across Europe. AIFS and UK emergency information is printed on the back of these cards.
• Student medical and program fee refund insurance policies.

Optional Components:

• Optional internship placements. Please note students choosing this option will be required to apply for a Tier 4 visa before arriving in the U.K. (the current cost, as of February 2017, is £417). AIFS will provide full visa application guidance to students and comprehensive support both prior to and during the internship.
• An optional 4-day, 3-night excursion to Scotland (departing Thursday afternoon, returning Sunday evening) for a supplemental fee of $595 per participant. Included in the price are a round trip train ticket from London to Edinburgh, 3 nights hostel accommodation with breakfast included (1 night 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, evening meals, and the services of an AIFS staff member throughout the excursion.
• Optional personal effects and medical upgrade insurances.