Student Xpress Brochure

2017 - 2018

We Make You Our Priority

Contact us on 00 44 (1772) 369349 or email: [email protected]
www.studentxpress.uk

© Images - Lisa McManusWelcome

Preston is an exciting and vibrant place to live and study, attracting high- calibre, confident
and enthusiastic students from across the world.

At Student Xpress, we work hard to support students in their educational goals and
aspirations by providing a first- class accommodation experience- along with excellent
service and customer care. We work closely with students, their families and sponsors to
ensure that students are happy in our Homestays and apartments.

We’re here to make things easier. We understand that living away from home can be
unpredictable, so our experienced team will provide assistance every step of the way. All
our accommodation is safe, convenient and of a high standard, ready to meet the demands
of student life.

Best of all, we are able to offer a place to all students before arrival in the United Kingdom,
in order to make things as simple and stress-free as possible.

We look forward to meeting you and helping you make the most of your time in Preston.

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‘Preston’s only local Homestay Provider’

ComingtoPreston

Preston Guild City has a unique charm built over a thousand years of history.

From its fine architecture, fantastic parkland and intriguing history, to a rich sporting heritage
and bustling nightlife, Preston greets students with the friendly northern welcome it’s
renowned for.

Travelling in and around Preston
Preston is ideally located in the heart of the North West of England and also of the United
Kingdom. Preston station is on the main West Coast railway line halfway between London
and Glasgow, while the stunning city centre bus station provides a gateway to more local
destinations.

Manchester Airport is reachable by road and rail in less than an hour.

Preston train station is within easy reach of UCLan and other local places of study. There are
regular, fast trains to London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham and all other
major UK cities.

Getting about in the Preston area is easy using the bus. There are also numerous taxis for
shorter journeys.

© Images - Lisa McManus For many students, studying in Preston will mean living away from home for the first
time. Student Xpress aims to ensure all new students have a residential place before
they arrive in the UK. We also offer accommodation advice.
The choices for Accommodation for International Students in Preston are as follows:

Student Apartment with private bathroom

Available to students aged 16+ at the start of their stay

Living with a Host family

Available to students of all ages.

We book up quickly!

To secure a place, we recommend application
forms are submitted online as soon as possible.

All accommodation is strictly non-smoking.
All students in Student Xpress accommodation
will be expected to agree to a number of rules

which are detailed on our website.

Students must complete the online Accommodation Booking Form at www.studentxpress.uk
as soon as possible to ensure they secure a place at their preferred accommodation. Students
must provide evidence that they have received or applied for their visa (if a visa is required).

Once a completed Accommodation Booking Form is received, students will be sent
an Accommodation Offer detailing the accommodation arrangements and fees. The
Accommodation fees and a Parental Agreement letter (for <18s) must be received before
accommodation can be confirmed.

Accommodation fees must be paid in advance of a student taking up residence. Where
payment is not made in advance the student’s booking will be cancelled and the room
offered to other students on the waiting list.

For further information, please contact 00 44 (0)1772 369349.

Student EACH BEDROOM
Apartments COMPRISES OF:

We use a select group of student apartment complexes to provide • 4ft Double Bed
students with centrally located accommodation no more than 5 • Desk and Chair
minutes’ walk from Preston’s educational establishments. That way, • Wardrobe
there’s less stress for students. • Drawers
• Heater
Apartments are within easy reach of all local amenities and transport • Shelves/ Storage Space
links, including Preston train and bus station. • En-Suite Bathroom

Student safety is our priority. We ensure 24-hour security, CCTV, (Toilet, Shower & Hand Basin)
electronic entry and an on-site management team at all our apartment
complexes. There’s also free Wi-Fi and no utility bills, so students can • Curtains/Blinds
relax and focus their attention where it matters most. • Contents Insurance

EACH APARTMENT

HAS A SHARED KITCHEN &
LIVING AREA, COMPRISING:

• Dining Table & Chairs
• Coffee Table
• Cooker (Oven, Grill & Hob)
• Microwave
• Fridge/Freezer
• Rubbish Bin
• Sofa
• Fitted Units
• Curtains/Blinds

OTHER FACILITIES/
SERVICES:

• 24 Hour Security On Site

• Secure door entry system

• High speed broadband &
Wi-Fi

• Bicycle Storage

General Information • On site Laundry room
(payable)

• Wheelchair accessible

© Images - Lisa McManus Students are responsible for keeping their bedroom tidy.
The common areas (lounge, kitchen & hallway) are cleaned on a weekly basis, but students are responsible for the ongoing
upkeep of these areas.
Students will be charged for any damage or breakages within the accommodation.
There are also a number of rules regarding overnight visitors, alcohol, drugs, and smoking, all of which are strictly forbidden.

Homestay is where students stay with a family in their home. Host Families are within easy reach of
Preston city centre with a maximum journey time of no more than 25 minutes by bus or on foot. Most
host families usually accommodate one student, although some can take two or more.

Our Host Families

Our Host families are carefully selected to ensure a friendly, safe, secure environment in which
students can study, relax and integrate. All our families meet the government’s enhanced DBS
standard, and are also personally vetted by our Accommodation Officer. They reflect the mix of
cultures and people who live in Preston; there is no one standard Host family. Hosts range from
families with young children to couples and single people. Some have pets, usually cats or dogs, but
students will always be asked if they are happy living with pets.

Students are encouraged to spend time with their Host family in the evenings and during weekends.
This helps improve English language skills and provides an understanding of British life and culture.

Meals Facilities General information

Accommodation is offered on a half- A student will have their own room with Each student is responsible for keeping
board basis 7 days a week, which includes desk, chair and storage facilities. their own bedroom tidy, cleaning the
breakfast and evening meal every day. bathroom after use ,and clearing away
Bathroom facilities are usually shared any food or snacks they prepare.
Students are encouraged to eat meals with the family.
with the host family as this is an important All homes have internet and access to a Students will be charged for any damage
aspect of socialising, and an ideal television. or breakages within the accommodation.
opportunity to practise English.
Some homes have a garden where the Drugs and smoking are strictly forbidden
Meals may be very different from a student may be able to relax with the inside the host family’s home. Students
student’s normal expectations but this is family. should ask permission before bringing
part of adapting to British life. Hosts will alcohol or inviting visitors to the home.
cater for special diets if requested. Under 18 students must abide by all
curfews imposed by the host family.

Student Apartment 51 weeks £5,610
43 weeks £4,730
Premium en suite bedroom 14 weeks £1,610

Full semester £50
Accommodation registration fee

(payable in advance to secure the booking)

Host family £7,500
£3,900
50 weeks (full year) £1,240
26 weeks (half year)
8 weeks £620
4 weeks £50
Accommodation registration fee

(payable in advance to secure the booking)

Airport transfer to or
from accommodation:

One Way: £70 Return: £120

Please note:
Transfers are only available for students arriving at
Manchester International Airport.
Please inform Student Xpress in advance if there will
be people accompanying the student on arrival.

Student Apartment fees include all utilities (gas, electricity, water and internet access), and cleaning of
communal areas. Bedroom Cleaning, and Laundry & Ironing Services are available at an additional cost.

Homestay fees include half board accommodation, all utilities (gas, electricity, water and internet
access), and laundry of clothing and bedding.

If the host family expects to be absent for holidays, Christmas or other periods we will inform students
beforehand and make alternative accommodation arrangements.

Fees are payable in one lump sum before the student moves into the accommodation.

We also take bookings for shorter (a minimum of 2 weeks) or longer periods to suit your individual
circumstances. Please contact us for prices and availability.

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