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Everything You Need to Know
Before You
Arrive
S E P T E M B E R 2021
1
CONTENTS
WELCOME 4
COLLEGE DETAILS 5
MEET THE TEAM 6
KEY DATES AND FLIGHTS 8
- BOOKING YOUR FLIGHTS 9
- VISAS 10
- CHECKLIST: WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU 12
- EQUIPMENT WE PROVIDE 13
- WHAT EQUIPMENT & BOOKS TO BRING 13
- INSURANCE 16
- ARRIVAL IN THE UK – WHAT TO EXPECT 17
WELCOME TO CSVPA 18
- THE FIRST DAY AT COLLEGE! 19
- EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 20
- TERM DATES 20
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 22
- HEALTH AND WELLBEING 23
- COLLEGE RULES 25
- MONEY 26
HOW TO FIND US 28
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WELCOME
For our
Your academic and international
professional journey starts students, coming
to study in a new
now and we will inspire, country is both
COLLEGE DETAILS
exciting and can
support, encourage, nurture, be overwhelming.
challenge and motivate you UK students who
are living away ADDRESS:
every step of the way you take from home for the CSVPA
first time will also
in this journey. probably feel apprehensive. Most of you 13 – 14 Round Church Street
will feel homesick at some stage. Don’t Cambridge
You will soon be joining us at Cambridge worry, you are not alone. There is a huge
School of Visual & Performing Arts CB5 8AD
amount of help and support available to
(CSVPA) where you will have a wonderful you in the College and we try to help make
opportunity to study in the UK in one of this transition as easy as possible.
the oldest University cities in the world TELEPHONE:
where you will be warmly welcomed. This Information Pack provides the From the UK: 01223 341 328
Cambridge has all the amenities of essential information you will need From Overseas: +44 1223 341 328
a University City and its setting on both before and after your arrival, so
the banks of the River Cam and the please read it carefully and follow the 08.30 – 17.00
magnificent architecture of the University instructions regarding information we
buildings all combine to make Cambridge need from you. For speed of contact we
an unforgettable place in which to live and HOTLINE NUMBER:
prefer to use email, so please would you
study. make sure you complete and return all From the UK: 07860 586 528
forms we send you. From Overseas: +44 7860 586 528
Our approach to creative learning
is unique, highly personalised and I look forward to meeting you and
guaranteed to ensure you meet your supporting you to achieve your ambitions FAX:
potential. We treat every student as an in becoming one of the next generation of
individual and our staff are passionate creatives. From the UK: 01223 467 773
about what they teach and how they teach From Overseas: +44 1223 467 773
it. Our class sizes are much smaller than
most universities, with five days a week
teaching and personal contact with your E-MAIL:
lecturer every day. We always encourage
our students to come in at any time to studentservices@csvpa.com
work, discuss or simply enjoy the relaxed,
KARIN ASKHAM
creative and multi-cultural environment of
the college. RECTOR
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MEET OUR ACADEMIC STAFF MEET SOME OF THE OTHER CSVPA STAFF
ELIZABETH NANTAIS RACHEL ELLIS RENATA GRANT THOMAS MARTY GIUSI TOCCI RACHEL ISHAM
DEAN OF STUDENT EXPERIENCE HEAD OF DRAMA DEAN OF ACADEMIC HEAD OF WELFARE HEAD OF STUDENT STUDENT SERVICES
HEAD OF MUSIC AND MUSICAL PROGRAMMES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER
THEATRE
DENNIC LO
PATHWAY LEADER FASHION DESIGN
CHLOE WARD
PATHWAY LEADER FASHION COMMUNICATION
GAVIN JONES
PATHWAY LEADER GRAPHICS & ILLUSTRATION
ALI ASCHMAN
PATHWAY LEADER ANIMATION & FILM
NEIL AYLING MARY HONEYBALL CARRIE NIKOLETTOS ANDREA BARNARD
PATHWAY LEADER 3D DESIGN COLLEGE NURSE CURRICULUM & ATTENDANCE SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER OFFICER
JOHN PIPER
PATHWAY LEADER FINE ART
SAM RACE
PATHWAY LEADER EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES
RAIN WU
PATHWAY LEADER ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
RACHEL YATES
PATHWAY LEADER DANCE
TOM DOWLER
COURSE LEADER EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE MEDIA
PRODUCTION & TECHNOLOGY CARRIE GODLEY AMBER CHRISTIE
SENIOR RECEPTIONIST RECEPTIONIST
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KEY DATES AND
FLIGHTS
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE EMAIL
SATURDAY 4 TH TO SUNDAY 5 TH SEPTEMBER
ADMISSIONS@CSVPA.COM TO TELL US:
Students arrive on campus.
YOUR FLIGHT DETAILS
The boarding houses will be open and ready to It is very important that you give us
welcome students. Please call the CSVPA hotline the information as soon as you have
number (07860 586 528) to notify the Boarding booked your flights.
team of your arrival time in advance. If you are
staying in college accommodation you should
initially go directly to our Varsity House residence
(New Street, Cambridge, CB1 2TX, UK) where you IF YOU NEED A PRIVATE TAXI
will be welcomed by our CSVPA Boarding team. TRANSFER FROM THE AIRPORT
We are encouraging our students to
take a private taxi transfer as the cars
MONDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER will be sanitised between journeys
and the drivers have been briefed.
Students begin classes
Before you
Please note that if you chose to take public
FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER transport you will need to check train times as
there may be variations. Please also remember
Late arrival window for students ends. that the wearing of masks is mandatory on
public transport.
travel
If you cannot arrive between these dates and If you would like us to book you a private taxi
times, you must email admissions@csvpa.com transfer please tell us as soon as possible, at
and let the Admissions Team know in advance least 4 days prior to your arrival and we will add
before the first day of term. the cost of this taxi to your next invoice. After a
long flight, you then don’t have to worry about
having enough cash or the taxi not accepting
credit card. payment.
NOT STAYING IN CSVPA ACCOMMODATION?
Students living in independent accommodation will need to observe all quarantine and
testing requirements in place for entering the UK at the time of their arrival. They will need to
show evidence of their Passenger Locator form and evidence of negative PCR tests as per
government requirements before entering campus buildings.
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VISAS
International and EU students coming to study in the UK normally require a visa.
Please refer to the UKVI website for visa information
www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visas
APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA YOU WILL NEED:
A CAS STATEMENT (CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE FOR STUDIES)
CAS Statements support applications for Student Visas. Most of our students require a Student
Visa as it is required for courses over 6 months. If this applies to you, you should have already
received one from us.
OR
A CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT
Students who join us on a Standard Visitor visa (for a course of less than 6 months) need a
Confirmation of Enrolment. We also send a Confirmation of Enrolment to students who do not
require any visa at all.
If you have not received your CAS Statement or Confirmation of Enrolment, please let our
Admissions Team know as soon as possible.
ABOUT THE STUDENT VISA
If your Student visa is for more than six months, you will only be granted entry clearance for a
short period to arrive in the UK.
After this period, you will need a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)to leave and enter the UK.
This permit will be valid for the duration of your visa, and you will need to collect it on arrival in
the UK. The College will help you with this.
If you have questions about your visa, please contact the Admissions team (our details are at the
back of the brochure).
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CHECKLIST: WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
The following items must be brought with you to Registration
ITEM Applies to
ART & DESIGN STUDENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH:
Passport (with visa/entry clearance if required)
Proof of your financial support
Proof of any study fees that you’ve already paid
CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies)
All international/EU students
Originals (not photocopies) of the supporting documents
FULL PENCIL PUTTY RUBBER PENCIL BOX OF
for your visa application, plus evidence of finances used
BOX SELECTION SHARPENER WATERCOLOUR
for your visa. These will be listed on your CAS statement OF HB 2B, 4B, 2H, PAINTS
If you bring any medication into the UK, also carry a letter 4H,ETC
(translated into English) from your doctor explaining what
the medicine is and what it is for. Let the College Nurses
know about your medication on arrival.
Original certificates (not copies) of each of the
qualifications you hold with verified translations of these
documents if they are not in English. 3 WATER 3 SABLE 1 METAL RULER 1 GLUE STICK PORTFOLIO CASE
All students COLOUR BRUSHES 30CM (A&D FOUNDATION
Original proof of your permanent home address; Such as a
BRUSHES STUDENTS ONLY)
utility bill or, bank statement, with verified translations of
these documents if they are not in English.
All international/EU students
Confirmation of Enrolment
on a Standard Visitor Visa
All students who have
Consent to Travel letter, completed by your parents or
received the letter from the
guardian
College (under 18’s)
1 ROLL OF BOX OF 24 1 CRAFT KNIFE 1 PAIR OF
A warm sweater or jacket for your arrival All students MASKING TAPE COLOURED SCISSORS
PENCILS
Do not bring meat/dairy
Keep all of the above in your
products, it is illegal to import
hand luggage.
these to the UK.
WHAT EQUIPMENT TO BRING
All Extended Diploma and Foundation Art & Design students are required to bring with them
YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
✓ cash for arrival and first two weeks. We suggest around £100. If you are self-catering you will an External USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive 500GB for Laptop Desktop PC.
need more, around £250
Students studying Photography or Animation & Film are required to bring to college a digital
✓ a bank draft or cheque for any outstanding College fees (or, if you have already paid your fees,
please bring evidence, ie, bank transfer documentation) SLR camera and lenses (18-55mm & 73-300mm) and a tripod.
✓ towels and essential toiletries
✓ four passport-size photographs
✓ a laptop. Students can choose their device, but it should be able to carry out research,
connect to a printer and have Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint) and the Adobe suite
installed as an English language version before you arrive. WHAT ESSENTIAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS WILL YOU NEED?
✓ a UK power adaptor for your electronic items Every student will be provided with a CARE KIT on arrival. It includes items for at least two weeks:
✓ any medication that you are taking. Please turn to the ‘Health and Wellbeing’ section for more medical grade facemasks, hand sanitiser, disinfectant wipes, and an information card. However,
information we would recommend bringing your own supplies or ordering some when you arrive in the
UK. Masks are readily available online for delivery within the UK through a range of shopping
YOU WILL NOT NEED websites.
✓ bed linen. This will be provided in your accommodation
✓ large amounts of cash. Do not carry this on you, or in your personal belongings.
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DRAMA AND DANCE FOUNDATION STUDENTS:
All students should bring clothing appropriate for studio work; such as loose fitting/flexible
trousers, several comfortable and well-fitting t-shirts/jumpers, at least two pairs of leggings/
jogging bottoms – no jeans. Indoor gym style trainers. Supportive underwear.
For safety reasons, please ensure that trousers do not fall lower than the top of the foot.
Longer trousers become a tripping hazard and could lead to injury.
Outdoor footwear cannot be worn in the dance studios.
FOR DANCE CLASSES
Students should bring training shoes with cushioned sole and black jazz shoes. Suitable and
supportive underwear, e.g. sports bra. Tight fitting clothing for both top and bottom, e.g.
sports vest and leggings/well-fitting tracksuit bottoms.
WARM-UP
Appropriate ‘work-out’ clothing will be required. Students should have access to a pair of
trainers for occasional runs outside.
REQUIRED ITEMS FOR BALLET
Women: Men
• Shoes: Soft ballet shoes. Leather, canvas • Tights, leggings, or dance trousers: black
or satin, with elastics or ribbons. Pink or or blue (dark colour)
black. • T-shirt: any colour
• Tights: black or pink • Optional: shorts
• Leotard: any colour • Shoes: Soft ballet shoes. Leather or
• Optional: ballet skirt or shorts canvas, with elastics. White or black.
• Hair: In a bun if long enough (use pins and
a net)
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR DRAMA AND DANCE
FOUNDATION STUDENTS
Students will need to bring the following:
A good sized journal or Pens/pencils and highlighters Re-usable water bottle Laptop and USB
notebook
A binder with protective plastic A decent recording device If you prefer to have your own An effective alarm clock.
sleeves for storing hand-outs (even if it is just a smart phone yoga mat, please feel free to
app) bring one, but be prepared
to leave it at the college for
regular use.
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ARRIVAL IN THE UK – WHAT TO EXPECT
1. IMMIGRATION 2. BAGGAGE RECLAIM
After passport control,
INSURANCE CONTROL
On arrival you will be checked
follow the arrivals signs to
the baggage reclaim area
through Immigration Control.
It’s essential for students to take out adequate insurance while studying. ‘Student Cover’ has and check the information
If you are aged 16, you may
been created in partnership with Endsleigh, the UK’s largest student insurance provider, and is screens to find the correct
not be allowed to leave
specifically designed to meet your needs while studying with us – from the time you set off to the immigration until the person meeting you carousel.
moment you arrive back home. has been located. If you have booked a taxi
transfer, make sure you have the information
with you. If you are aged under 18 you must
BENEFITS OF ‘STUDENT COVER’ have with you a copy of your Parental Consent
form which you used as part of your visa
application.
GADGETS AND POSSESSIONS
Cover for gadgets and possessions for the duration of your course and while
travelling to and from the UK. 3. CUSTOMS 4. ARRIVALS
When you reach Customs, you What will happen when
may be interviewed by a Customs students arrive at the
Official to ensure you are a airport?
genuine student in the UK. They As long as you have
will ask you some basic questions, provided us with your flight
£
COURSE FEES such as ‘Where is your College?’ and ‘Why do you information well in advance of your arrival,
If you have to cancel your course, cut it short or repeat it due to accident or want to study in the UK?’ This is normal, so relax we will have a team member waiting for
sickness, we will reimburse your prepaid course fees. and enjoy practising your English. you in the Airport Arrivals Hall. The team
member will have a sign so you can identify
them. They will, whilst adhering to social
You will need to walk down one of three channels
distancing, help you with bags and escort
at Customs:
you outside of the airport to your private
• students from European countries should use
CANCELLATION AND CURTAILMENT transfer to Cambridge.
the Blue Channel
If you have to cancel or curtail your study due to accident, illness or sickness, • students from all other countries should use
you can claim back the costs of prepaid travel and accommodation expenses. If you are being met by a taxi which you have
the Green Channel
arranged yourself, look for your name on the
• if you have anything to declare, use the Red
signs held by the drivers as you come into
Channel.
the Arrivals area. If you cannot see it
go to Airport Information desk and ask
MEDICAL If you are bringing a bank draft or cheque for
them to put a call out for your driver. Wait
• Medical cover including emergency medical and dental treatment costs. College fees of over £8,800 then you must go
there until your driver arrives.
• Repatriation to your home country if you are seriously ill or injured. through the Red Channel and declare it. For this
• Bringing a relative to your location to visit following a medical emergency. reason, it is easier to pay fees by bank transfer
If you have booked a transfer through the
before you come.
college, do not leave the airport without it,
you will be charged for it.
If you are unsure whether you should use the Red
Channel, please visit
If you need assistance or you are arriving
www.visitbritain.co.uk/about-britain/practical-
Read more about ‘Student Cover’ at www.csvpa.com/apply/insurance early or late call the CSVPA Hotline number
information or contact us for advice. which is +44 7860 586 528.
For up-to-date information about entering the UK and what happens at the UK
Border, please visit https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control
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INDUCTION
We will be running an induction programme OUR VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORMS
which will help you become more familiar We will provide online support through Canvas.
with the College. We will introduce you to Canvas is our virtual learning environment (VLE)
the entire college environment, college staff, website where students can access extremely
the studio spaces, and your classmates. The valuable information about your courses and
Induction sessions will be held online for those student life at CSVPA online whenever and
in quarantine and face to face for those in wherever they wish. It is a place where together
College. You will receive further information learners and teachers can create online
about the Induction session during the classrooms with all the benefits of a physical
summer via email from our Student Services classroom.
team.
Students can:
If you’d like to find out more about the • Access lesson materials and past papers
city before you arrive, you can find lots of • Access and upload assignments
information at www.visitcambridge.org • Receive deadline reminders
• Join our college forums and take quizzes
• Conduct Research tasks and collaborate with
DURING YOUR INDUCTION YOU WILL: fellow students on group projects
• View timetables
✓ Meet your Personal Tutor • Send messages
✓ Meet your Pathway Leaders • Seek teacher/peer support
Welcome
✓ be given a virtual tour of the College
facilities
HOW DO STUDENTS LOG ON TO CANVAS?
✓ meet your fellow students Each student is sent an email detailing their
✓ collect your College ID card for unique log in details. You can email
entrance to College facilities and proof canvas@csvpa.com if you are having any issues
to CSVPA
of entitlement to meals logging on.
✓ receive information and training on the
College Student Portal and our Virtual
Learning Environment - Canvas
As part of you your registration process,
✓ open a bank account (we can help with Student Services will be taking copies of
this) your entry qualification certificates and
✓ register with the local doctor proof of domicile. Please ensure you bring
the below documents with you:
✓ be helped with police registration if
applicable
• an original certificate for each of the
✓ collect your Biometric Residence qualifications you hold
Permit (students with Student visas • proof of your permanent home address;
only)
such as: a utility bill or, bank statement
✓ be given health and safety talks • verified translations of the above if
✓ discuss the rules and regulations at the documents are not in English
College Please note: you will be unable to
complete your registration without this
✓ register with Student Services
documentation.
Please note: you will be unable to
You will receive further information about complete your registration without this
the Induction session during the summer via documentation.
email from our Student Services team
ENGLISH CLASSES
You will be placed in English classes, unless
you can show a current IELTS certificate with
a score of at least 6.0 overall and at least 5.5 in
each element.
18 19EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
STUDY TRIPS
Over the year there will be several UK-
If you are under 18 at the start of
based trips, both for study and for learning
your course, we will ask for your
more about the UK. A single trip can
parents’ authorisation for any
cost from £15 to £150 and the cost will be
trips outside of Cambridge. There
deducted from your float account, or you
will also be outings in and around
must pay before booking.
Cambridge. We ask that your
parent/guardian fill in the attached
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES form which will give permission for
Cambridge is a busy city offering many you to go on these.
leisure activities including three cinemas,
a bowling, arcades, restaurants, bars and
pubs, punting and various sports clubs.
CSVPA students are encouraged to
get involved with the College Student
Representatives and/or Student Mentors
so College run activities can be organised
for students throughout the year.
TERM DATES
WINTER TERM Monday 6th September 2021 to Friday 17th December 2021
Half Term Saturday 23rd October 2021 to Sunday 31st October 2021
Christmas Vacation Saturday 18th December 2021 to Sunday 9th January 2022
SPRING TERM Monday 10th January 2022 to Friday 1st April 2022
Half Term Saturday 12th February 2022 to Sunday 20th February 2022
Easter Vacation Saturday 2nd April 2022 to Sunday 17th April 2022
SUMMER TERM 1 Monday 18th April 2022 to Friday 17th June 2022
* All students are expected to abide by these Term Dates for the whole year – students should not leave
early or return late from College holidays
Participation in the Induction Week and End of Year Exhibition is mandatory for all students. Students
must not leave before 17th June 2022.
20 21HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Homesickness COLLEGE NURSES
To start with everything is new, exciting and GLORIA QUARTEY & MARY HONEYBALL
different, but as time goes by you may start to Telephone: 01223 341343 between 8.30 and 9.00,
wish things were the way they were back home. or call 07581 219837
This is quite normal, don’t despair as this stage will
pass and there are some simple things you can Medication
do to help yourself adjust to College life. If you bring any medication into the UK, also carry
a letter (translated into English) from your doctor
We recommend: explaining what the medicine is, and what it is for.
• taking part in any activities organised by the
College to make friends with other students Email medical@csvpa.com before leaving to:
• staying in touch with home via email, • establish whether the medication you are
telephone or Skype taking is licensed for use and readily available
• bringing photographs or ornaments from in the UK
home to decorate your room.
• inform the College of any medical conditions.
Students may also arrange to speak to the
Most importantly of all though, it’s really
College Nurse directly.
important to talk about how you’re feeling. Talk to
your Personal Tutor or the Welfare Team, they will
Similarly, if you are undergoing any long term
be always happy to listen and offer advice.
medical treatment, you should also bring a
letter from your doctor, counsellor, or hospital
Important
Remember, almost everyone feels homesick at
some stage but help will always be close at hand. specialist. This letter can be shown to a
relevant UK specialist if further treatment is
Welfare needed. If you have a long term condition, you
Students can visit the College Nurse for most will be required to sign a Medical Compliance
healthcare needs. The Nurse will see you if you Declaration Form.
information
are ill or have minor injuries, to provide healthcare
advice, and decide if you need to see a doctor. Please do not attempt to bring high volumes of
medicine to England. Enough for your first four
If you have a personal problem, worries or weeks will be sufficient and these items must be
concerns of any kind (such as relationships, disclosed to the health centre staff upon your
health, depression, anxiety, etc.) and you would arrival.
like to talk to someone other than your Personal
Tutor, members of the Welfare team are here to
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, we also
support you.
recommend that you bring a copy of your
prescription.
They are:
HEAD OF WELFARE AND DESIGNATED Students with Dental/Orthodontist work
SAFEGUARDING LEAD (DSL) done in their home country must bring their
THOMAS MARTY medical records, translated in English, as most
Telephone: 07912 555773 Orthodontists do not see a patient without notes.
Email: tmarty@csvpa.com
Do I need medical insurance?
DEAN OF STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND
Some students will require insurance for certain
DEPUTY DSL
medical services.
ELIZABETH NANTAIS
Telephone: 07747 533306
Email: enantais@csvpa.com Under the National Health Service (NHS),
all students are entitled to free emergency
HEAD OF BOARDING AND DEPUTY DSL hospital treatment in an Accident & Emergency
JIM TODD department. You do not need medical insurance
Telephone: 07900 490117 for emergency care.
Email: jtodd@csvpa.com
22 23The NHS also provides a full range of free, non-
urgent healthcare services, but these services are
arrange your insurance before coming to the UK.
You should ensure that this insurance covers all
COLLEGE RULES Students caught smoking in accommodation
or tampering with their smoke alarms will be
CSVPA encourages students to be responsible
only available to some students, depending on additional costs that might result from illness, asked to leave our accommodation within 48 hrs.
and to learn to manage their own time.
the terms of your visa. such as a flight home. Students under 18 will be found a guardian to stay
with. All students asked to leave will be charged
We also try to keep an informal atmosphere,
These services include: Student Services for the full years accommodation charge.
and so you may find it a different learning
• consulting a GP (doctor) The Student Services team are one of your
environment from your previous school, but we
• most other GP services, such as visiting a central points of contact within the college. They Drugs
will help you adapt.
clinic will help you with any questions you have and act The College has the same policy for illegal drugs,
• non-emergency treatment in a hospital. as your first point of contact for all non-academic and legal drugs used for non-medical purposes.
You will receive a student handbook that sets out
issues or concerns. They will also be the main
all College rules and guidance for your stay with
Even if you qualify for these free NHS services, point of contact for your parents or agents. Drug use of any kind is not allowed under any
us in your first week.
you may still wish to take out private medical Please go and speak to them if you have any circumstances, and the CSVPA Rector may, at
insurance. Sometimes it can take several days to questions and they will be very happy to help you their discretion, exercise a zero tolerance policy
In addition to good manners, good behaviour,
get an appointment with an NHS GP, and there or find the right person who can. and expel anyone caught selling, possessing,
and treating your fellow students and staff with
are long waiting lists for non-emergency NHS using or having used illegal drugs, or may suspend
respect, we have three very strict rules.
services.
COVID-19 the students, allowing them to return only under
strict conditions.
Attendance
Private medical insurance could give you much
quicker access to treatment if you need it.
HEALTH AND SAFETY Good attendance is an integral part of academic
These may include:
success and progression, therefore your
Our on-site medical staff will monitor the health • a minimum of 95% attendance
and wellbeing of our college community. They attendance on the course will be monitored very
Students on Student Visas • frequent drug testing. Each test costs around
have long-established relationships with local closely.
If you come to the UK on a Student Visa, the £150 and this will be covered by whoever pays
cost of free NHS healthcare will be included in doctors and healthcare advisers, which are based your fees. Any positive reading will result in
at medical practices within a short distance of Students are expected to maintain an overall
the cost of your visa application. This is called immediate expulsion.
each campus. You will be required to undergo attendance of at least 95%.
the ‘Immigration Health Surcharge’, and it gives • attending drug counselling and education
you free access to the full range of free services a daily temperature check using infrared programmes as deemed appropriate by the
technology. All students are expected to attend and arrive
provided by the NHS. College, and meeting any costs incurred.
on time to all classes. It is our aim to encourage
.
Will students and staff be required to wear all students to achieve this; this includes careful
Certain healthcare costs are not covered by the
NHS. All students will have to pay for these at the
masks? consideration of authorisation of any absences COVID-19
We will follow any guidance in place for schools and ongoing help offered to support students
point of delivery. These include: All students must adhere to social distancing
and universities in regards to mask wearing, throughout their studies.
• the prescription charge. Although the and following instructions from college staff
however the school actively supports any
medicines themselves are free, each about being safe. Students must follow the
students who wish to continuing wearing a mask In addition, you must be here at the start of each
prescription is charged at £9.35 per item precautionary measures requested while in and
on campus. We will be providing all new students term and not leave before the end. Make sure
• certain GP services such as travel vaccinations around college and the residences.
with a Care Kit containing enough masks for your travel arrangements comply with this rule.
• dental treatment
their first two weeks with us, which will include
facemasks and hand sanitiser gel. Hand sanitiser Our Attendance policy can be found at https:// Students living in independent accommodation
Please note: The £9.35 prescription charge is gel will be freely available around the campus. or at home with family/guardian should follow
www.csvpa.com/about/policies.htm
only for NHS patients – this includes you if you However, we would recommend bringing your any COVID guidance in place in regards to their
become an NHS patient under the terms of your own supplies or ordering some when you arrive in living circumstances and daily travel to and from
Alcohol and Tobacco
visa. Prescription charges for private patients are the UK. college. They will need to:
It is against the law to purchase alcohol or
considerably more. • have temperature checks when required.
tobacco in the UK if you are under the age of 18.
If you or someone else displays symptoms
• attend health assessments on request.
Students on Standard visas Students who display COVID-19 symptoms will
Smoking is not allowed inside the College, on the • provide accurate contact details for their
A Standard Visitor visa does not entitle you to be tested. Dedicated self-isolation areas will
campus or in your accommodation. Students place of stay prior to the start of term.
free healthcare on the NHS. This means that you be prepared and ready to use should we need
may only smoke in the designated smoking areas
will need private medical insurance. to place any students displaying symptoms or • International students will need to comply
outside the College buildings.
awaiting test results. The on-site medical staff with the current government legislation re
Smoking is banned in all enclosed public
If you do not have private medical insurance, and will prescribe relevant care and consult with the International travellers
spaces in the UK. This includes places such as
you require non-urgent healthcare, you will be school doctor when necessary whilst you continue
restaurants, airports, railway stations, covered bus
required to pay at the point of service. This can your studies online. Meals will be provided via
stops, cafes and museums.
be extremely expensive, so it is very important to room service to those in self-isolation.
24 25MONEY Expenses outside the College
We will help you to open a UK bank account
What you’ll need to pay for when you arrive. This will be for entertainment
Your College fees are for tuition, welfare, expenses outside the College, such as clothes,
activities and accommodation only. music, eating out etc.
If you have opted for catered accommodation, Self Catering students
your meals will also be included in the costs. You may use the snack bar to purchase food
Please note that you will not be entitled to a and drink during the day.
refund if you miss meals.
If you’d like to regularly eat one or more of your
You will need additional finances to pay for the daily meals in the canteen, you will need to
ongoing costs of your education. This includes pay for a whole term’s meals in advance at the
expenses such as: beginning of term. The Finance Officer will be
• trips able to help you with this.
• books
Accommodation
• taxis
Once a student has signed and returned their
• College photographs.
Residential Agreement, they will be committed
to their accommodation and boarding basis and
On joining a basic art pack and first sketch
will remain liable to pay accommodation fees
book will be provided, thereafter you are
for the remainder of the academic year.
expected to buy your own sketch book and
extra equipment as needed e.g. specialist
Accommodation during holidays
brushes. You may either cover these costs from
CSVPA closes during the Christmas holiday, but
your personal finances, or request through a
remains open throughout other holiday periods.
float account managed by the College.
Fees of £450 per week for catered and £350 per
week for self-catered apply if you wish to stay
About the float account
during these times.
You will probably spend around £1,000 a year
inside college. It will make your life much easier
of you set up a float account, as money for trips
and other expenses will come out of this.
A float account is managed by the College.
It’s designed to help students look after their
money, and can also be used to help cover
College expenses like those listed above.
You or your parents can fund this account as
necessary, and the College can then give you an
agreed amount of pocket money each week.
You should already have received a float
account registration form from the Admissions
Team. If you’d like to set up a float account,
please do this before you arrive. There is a fee of
£25 per term for the float account service.
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28 29TO ENQUIRE CONTACT
13-14 Round Church Street
Cambridge
CB5 8AD
Email: admissions@csvpa.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1223 447700
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