Guidance for new Students

1. Health & Safety

In case of Fire:

A Fire Alarm will automatically set on ringing and you will need to exit from the building following Fire Exit routes. Wherever you may be inside the building, you must take the closest exit
You will need to go outside the college building. Stay there until you are advised to come back into the building
Do not return to take any belongings
Please do not panic. We have a Fire Policy Risk Assessment and trained Fire Fighters to take every precaution to stop any fire from blazing
Take your personal safety first without taking any risks

In case of any minor injuries/accidents:

Report immediately to the Trained First Aider
We have a First Aid Kit which is kept in the reception area. The first aider will assess/examine any injury. If minor, a dressing will be applied. If serious you will be advised to go to a hospital and if necessary by ambulance
Do not return to take any belongings
Please do not panic. We have a Fire Policy Risk Assessment and trained Fire Fighters to take every precaution to stop any fire from blazing
Take your personal safety first without taking any risk

2. UK Border Agency rules for International Students

You will be reported to the UK Border Agency:

if you fail to enrol on the course within the enrolment period or miss the first day of class
if you miss 2 weeks of classes without the college permission
if you stop your studies
if the college stops being your immigration sponsor for any reason, for example, if you move to an immigration category that does not need an approved education provider
if there are any significant changes to your circumstances, for example, if the length of a course of study becomes shorter or a course is discontinued
if there are any suspicions that you are breaking the condition of permission to stay

3. Change of Personal Contact Details

If there are any changes to your contact details, you must notify the College immediately. Any changes to your contact details such as – address, telephone number, mobile number, email address, visa status, next of kin information, should be notified in writing.

You should update your contact details by one of the following methods

In person at Reception
You need to print out & complete the Contact Details Change Form. You then need to take the completed form to Reception
By email to admin@severnbusinesscollege.com

4. Accommodation

The accommodation where you are planning to stay after your arrival in the UK, need to be safe and healthy according to UK rules.
You can expect to pay approx £50 (average) in rent a week for a shared accommodation (two persons in a single room). All utility bills are usually included in the rent, but you will need to check with landlord for any additional costs such as service charge, etc
You would need to budget approx £15-£25 on average a week for food
Students normally have to pay one month’s deposit and one month’s rent in advance. This rule may vary from landlord to landlord. This will be stated in your tenancy agreement. You may need to give one month’s notice if you wish to terminate your tenancy and to get your deposit refunded.
In a shared house, you will also need to take part in cleaning and cooking chores as agreed with other housemates.

The estimated living cost in London is £7200 per year.

5. Registration with GP

You are only allowed to buy medication from the Dispensary (Pharmacy) on production of prescription from the GP. You will be able to get prescriptions once you have registered with a local GP. To be registered with a GP, you will need the following documents to produce at the GP's office:

Your Passport
Proof of address
Student letter from the college

For minor ailments such as cough/headache/allergy/toothache etc. you are able to buy some medication from supermarkets (TESCO/ASDA) or pharmacies, without producing a prescription from the GP

6. Opening Bank Account

You will need to open a bank account for at least two reasons:

Your salary from your employer will be paid directly into your bank account.
Any money you need to bring from your country of residence has to be channelled through your UK account & your home account.

Approaching to a Bank

You may apply for an account online. The Bank will check your address and send you an application pack. If you wish you may go to the bank in person to apply for account. The following documents will be required by the bank in order to process your application to open an account:

Your Passport
A letter from the college showing your status as a student, in order to open a student bank account

7. Student ID

The college will provide students with a photo ID card which is your valid identity as long as you are a student of the college. Always have your ID card with you when travelling or at your work place

8. Fitness Clubs

Having good health is very important for your study and work. The following are some useful links to find Fitness Clubs in your area:

www.yell.com
www.fitnessfirst.co.uk

9. Emergency

UK has a very unique safety and security service delivery system for its people who are legally staying. For any physical assault, bullying/harassment, threats, pick pocketing, illness or any other emergencies, dial 999 on your mobile. On reply say where you are, and what has happened to you to the service delivery person (Police/ Hospital staff etc). You should only dial 999 only in case of a real emergency. For any other emergency health reasons (rash, headache etc) you can phone NHS Direct: 08454647

10. Socializing in UK

United Kingdom is a country of diversity. They value human dignity. You should be able to get a good job as soon as you become familiarized to the environment and system. One way of doing this is to get involved with more British colleagues and exchange dialogues, ideas and views

11. Registering with the Police

You are required to register with the police if your passport is stamped by the immigration officer with 'register with UK police on arrival' or 'register with the police within 7 days' or if you are from non-EU/EEA or non commonwealth countries or if you are from any of the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordon, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, North Korea, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Uzbekistan or Yemen.