Your arrival, fully handled
Flight booking
We find and book the best flights for your dates and budget, including student fares and the right luggage allowance for a long stay.
Airport pickup
A driver meets you at arrivals and takes you straight to your accommodation โ no stress finding your way on day one.
Accommodation booking
Homestay, student residence or shared apartment โ booked close to your campus and confirmed before you fly.
Health & travel insurance
Cover that meets your visa's requirements and protects you from the moment you leave home.
Bank account & SIM
Guidance and appointments to open a local bank account and get a local SIM so you're connected and able to pay from the start.
Pre-departure orientation
A briefing on culture, transport, weather, budgeting and campus life โ plus a packing checklist tailored to your destination.
Accommodation options explained
We match you to the option that fits your budget, age and study city โ and handle the booking.
Homestay
- Private room with a local host family
- Half-board (breakfast & dinner) usually included
- Best for younger students & first-time travellers
- Fastest way to practise everyday English
Student residence
- Private or shared room in a managed hall
- On-site facilities, security and study spaces
- Self-catering or meal-plan options
- Surrounded by other international students
Shared apartment
- Room in a flat shared with other students
- Full kitchen and living space
- Often the best value for longer stays
- Ideal for postgraduates & independent students
Typical monthly living costs by destination
Indicative all-in monthly costs (accommodation, food, transport and essentials). Big cities sit at the top of each range; smaller towns at the bottom.
| Destination | Typical monthly cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฌ๐งUnited Kingdom | ยฃ800 โ ยฃ2,035 | London highest; Manchester / Glasgow from ~ยฃ680 |
| ๐บ๐ธUnited States | $1,250 โ $2,930 | College towns cheapest; Phoenix / coastal cities higher |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | CA$1,356 โ CA$2,703 | Montrรฉal most affordable; Toronto / Vancouver higher |
| ๐ฆ๐บAustralia | AUD 1,800 โ AUD 2,500 | Sydney / Melbourne at the top of the range |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | โฌ890 โ โฌ1,460 | Munich highest; many cities notably cheaper |
| ๐ช๐ธSpain | โฌ700 โ โฌ1,100 | Madrid / Barcelona above smaller cities |
| ๐ฎ๐นItaly | โฌ700 โ โฌ1,100 | Milan / Rome highest; Bologna mid-range |
| ๐ญ๐บHungary | โฌ500 โ โฌ800 | Budapest; regional cities lower |
| ๐ต๐ฑPoland | โฌ450 โ โฌ750 | Warsaw / Krakรณw; very affordable EU option |
| ๐ฌ๐ชGeorgia | $400 โ $700 | Tbilisi; one of the lowest-cost destinations |
| ๐ฒ๐พMalaysia | $400 โ $700 | Kuala Lumpur; low cost with English-friendly life |
Figures are indicative guidance for budgeting and vary by city, lifestyle and exchange rate. Your counsellor gives you an exact budget for your chosen university and accommodation.
Your arrival checklist
We walk you through each of these so nothing is left to chance.
- Confirm flight, luggage allowance & airport transfer
- Move into your booked accommodation
- Activate your local SIM & mobile data
- Open a local bank account
- Register with the university & collect your student ID
- Complete any visa registration (e.g. BRP, residence registration)
- Set up local transport card & learn your route to campus
- Register with a doctor / activate health insurance
- Attend orientation & meet your student support contact
- Keep your counsellor's WhatsApp handy for anything else
Arrive to a room that's ready and a plan that works.
Book a free consultation and we'll arrange your accommodation and arrival end to end.