January 2019 - Istituto Marangoni

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January 2019 - Istituto Marangoni
January 2019
Dear student,

Welcome to the International Study Centre (ISC) at Istituto Marangoni. We are delighted that you have chosen to
study with us and look forward to welcoming you onto the Foundation Year Course (FY).

Arrival

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You should arrive in the UK no later than Sunday 06 January 2019 ready to start your studies.

Induction Week

All students should arrive at the International Study Centre (ISC) at 11.00am on Monday 07th January 2019, for your
first day. It is important that you attend all sessions during induction week, which will help to prepare you for your
studies and settle you into the UK.

Costs/What you need to bring

In you first week you may not have access to a UK bank account. If not, you will need to bring enough funds for the
first week as follows:

         £34.00 for police registration

         In the region of £300 for food, entertainment and general living costs until your bank account is opened.

All students must bring the following documents with you on your first day:

         Passport

         BRP (if you have collected it) and 30 day vignette letter - (only applicable to visa students)

         4 x passport size photos

         Original IELTS certificate.

  We understand that during your first week you may have lots of questions but the team here will be available to help
      you with any queries that you have and to give you support and advice on settling into your new
      accommodation, life in London and the Foundation Year course.

  We look forward to welcoming you to Istituto Marangoni International Study Centre.

Kind regards,

Zarida Zaman
Head of Centre

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Monday 07th January
 11:00 – 12:00               Arrive at IMISC – 30 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX                      Compulsory for
                             - Sign in and collect your welcome pack                                  all ISC students
                             - Visa checkpoint
                             - Registration paperwork
 12:00 – 13:00               Welcome Talk from the Head of Centre, Zarida Zaman                       Compulsory for
                                                                                                      all ISC students
 13:00 – 14:00               Lunch

 14:00 – 15:00               Student Services welcome meeting including talks from                    Compulsory for
                                 - Professional Services Manager, Emma Lambert                        all ISC students
                                 - Student Services Coordinator, Rohima Ahmed

                             This overview of the student support available at IMISC will include
                             information on police registration, registering with a GP, collecting
                             your BRP and opening a bank account.

                                                    Tuesday 08th January
 14:00 – 16:00               Welcome Activity with Kate Broad, Fashion Design Tutor                   Compulsory for
                                                                                                      all ISC students

                                                   Wednesday 09th January
 14:00 – 15:00               Academic English Placement Tests                                         Compulsory for
                                                                                                      all ISC students
 15:00 – 16:00               Under 18 Years Old Student meeting including an introduction to          Only compulsory for
                             College Guardians                                                        any ISC students
                                                                                                      that are under 18
                                                                                                      years old

                                                   Thursday 10th January
 11:00 – 12:00               Library Induction                                                        Compulsory for
                                                                                                      all ISC students
 12:00 – 13:00               Q&A Session with current Foundation students                             Compulsory for
                                                                                                      all ISC students

 13:00 – 14:00               Lunch

 14:00 – 16:00               Welcome Activity trip with Rohima Ahmed, Student Services
                             Coordinator

                                                    Tuesday 15th January
 11:00 – 12:00               Course Overview and Academic Information with Zarida Zaman &             Compulsory for
                             Luis Parada                                                              all ISC students

                             This overview of the Foundation Year will include information on the
                             different units you will study, your timetable, the learning resources
                             available and support in choosing your pathway option.

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Tuesday 15th January
 11:00 – 12:00               Get to know your classmates social activity with the Student Services   Compulsory for
                             Coordinator, Rohima Ahmed                                               all ISC students
 12:00 – 13:00               IT Introduction Talk with Emma Lambert & Rohima Ahmed, including        Compulsory for
                             an overview of email accounts, Study Smart (Virtual Learning            all ISC students
                             Environment) and the use of technology in your learning.
 13:00 – 14:00               Lunch

 14:00 – 15:00               Student Services meeting including talks from
                                 - Professional Services Manager, Emma Lambert
                                 - Student Services Coordinator, Rohima Ahmed

                             This overview of student services will include information on the
                             social programme, welfare support, attendance and the student
                             voice.
 15:00 – 16:00               College Guardians meet with Under 18s                                   Only compulsory for
                                                                                                     any ISC students
                                                                                                     that are under 18
                                                                                                     years old

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Events
 Welcome Activity with Kate Broad
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 Date: Tuesday 08 January 2019
 Time: 2pm – 4pm

 Take the opportunity to meet Fashion Design tutor, Kate Broad, and get to know your peers.

 Q&A with Foundation Students
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 Date: Thursday 10 January 2019
 Time: 12pm to 1pm

 A chance to ask current Foundation students any questions about the Foundation Year and
 studying in London.

 Welcome Trip with Rohima Ahmed
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 Date: Thursday 10 January 2019
 Time: 2pm – 4pm

 Fun activity around London, which gives you the chance to meet and mingle with your fellow
 students!

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Police Registration
Registering with the Police, what does this mean?
You may be required to register with the police upon arrival to the UK if you hold a passport from the list of
nationalities below. This will also be listed on your visa in your passport and will state that you must register with the
police within 7 days of arriving in the UK (if you applied for a visa outside the UK) or if you have been issued a new
Biometric Enrolment Permit if you applied for a new visa inside the UK.

Who needs to register?
You will need to register with the police if:
• you are 16 or older
• your visa or permission to stay in the UK is longer than 6 months
• you are a national of one of the below:
Afghanistan                  China*                        Kazakhstan                   Oman                          Tajikistan
Algeria                      Colombia                      Kuwait                       Palestine                     Tunisia
Argentina                    Cuba                          Kyrgyzstan                   Peru                          Turkey
Armenia                      Egypt                         Lebanon                      Qatar                         Turkmenistan
Azerbaijan                   Georgia                       Libya                        Russia                        United Arab Emirates
Bahrain                      Iran                          Moldova                      Saudi Arabia                  Ukraine
Belarus                      Iraq                          Morocco                      Sudan                         Uzbekistan
Bolivia                      Israel                        North Korea                  Syria                         Yemen
Brazil                       Jordan
*If you’re a student who holds a passport issued by the Special Administrative Region of either Hong Kong or Macao is classed as a Chinese
national and needs to register.

How to register
You will need to take the below documents and information to the police station for your area.
• £34 for the registration fees
• 2 recent passport size colour photographs
• your passport
• your visa “vignette” (sticker in your passport), if you applied outside the UK
• the letter you got from the Home Office when your application was approved, if you applied inside the UK
• your biometric residence permit, if you have one
You will receive a police registration certificate once you have successfully registered with the police. Please keep it
while your visa is valid. If you lose your certificate please contact your local police station and they will tell you what to
do.
If you failed to register, your visa might be at risk as it is a condition of your visa in the UK.
Failure to register in time could impact on any visa applications in the UK in future.

Updating your details
You need to inform the police if any of the information you gave to the Police has changed. (for example a new visa
granted, a passport number and/or a new contact address etc.)

If you are studying outside London – please contact the local police station about registration
If you are studying within London – please check the process from Overseas Visitors Records Office (OVRO) about
registration

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Local Guide/Useful Information
 Where to find:
 General Practitioner (GP)                   The Spitalfields Practice:
                                             20 Old Montague Street, London, E1 5PB.
                                             Tel: 0207 247 7070
                                             Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 6:30pm closed weekends and Bank
                                             Holidays.

                                             Alternatively you can search for your local practice on
                                             https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/GP/LocationSearch/4 using your postcode.

 Dentist                                     You can search for the closest dentist to you on https://www.nhs.uk/service-
                                             search/Dentists/e1-6px/Results/12/-
                                             0.0725669711828232/51.5185470581055/3/0?distance=25 by entering your
                                             postcode.
 Pharmacy                                    Boots:
                                             200 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4NR
                                             Tel: 0207 283 9544
                                             Opening hours: Monday – Friday 7am – 9pm
                                             Saturday 9am – 8pm
                                             Sunday 12pm – 6pm

                                             Alternatively you can search for your local pharmacy on https://beta.nhs.uk/find-
                                             a-pharmacy/ using your postcode.
 Post Office                                 Houndsditch Post Office:
                                             11 White Kennett Street, London, E1 7BS
                                             Tel: 0345 722 3344
                                             Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 6p,
                                             Closed weekend

 London
 London is the capital city of the United Kingdom with a            TFL Tube Map - https://tfl.gov.uk/maps/track/tube
 population of 8 million. London can be divided into North,
                                                                    TFL Journey Planner - https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
 South, East and West, and all areas can easily be
 accessed via public transport. Here in London, you have            London Attractions -
 various forms of public transport such as buses, tubes,            https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-
 trains, trams and the DLR. Public transport in London is           do/sightseeing/london-attraction
 governed by Transport for London (TFL).
                                                                    Restaurants - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-
                                                                    g186338-London_England.html
 Istituto Marangoni is based in Brick Lane/Spitalfields,
 which is in East London. IM is also within very close              Events in London - https://www.visitlondon.com/things-
 proximity of Central London, with Liverpool Street only a          to-do/whats-on/special-events/london-events-calendar
 short walk away. From IM you have access to the tube,
 buses and trains from Liverpool Street Station.

 There is a long list of places you can visit in the UK, such
 as the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Kew Gardens,
 The O2, Westfield shopping centre and much more.
 London is such a diverse city and as a result there are so
 many different restaurants and cuisines you can try.

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Istituto Marangoni International Study Centre                 Connect with us on social media
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