The British Council
Email: general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org
www.britishcouncil.org
See the website for contact details of offices in your country.
For information on studying in the UK, funding your studies, taking an exam, learning English, course information, information days, exhibitions and all other aspects of applying for and studying in the UK.
• British Council Guide to studying and living in the UK: www.educationuk.org/uk_guide
• British Council Personal Safety Guide for International Students: www.educationuk.org/downloads/safety_1st.pdf
• British Council Budget Planner: www.educationuk.org/budgetplanner
• British Council advice for learning English in your own country:
www.britishcouncil.org/learning-learn-english-yourcountry.htm
UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs)
Telephone advice line for international students: +44 (0)20 710 79922
The Advice Line is open from
Monday to Friday, 13:00 - 16:00 hours (UK time).
www.ukcisa.org.uk
For Information sheets and guidance on all aspects of being an international student in the UK, including arriving and living in the UK, immigration, financial support and studying in the UK.
Visa application information
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
www.fco.gov.uk
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
For processing information and Application Form downloads
• Immigration Advisory Service
www.iasuk.org
For advice on the immigration process.
• Home Office – UK Border Agency
Telephone: +44 (0)870 606 7766
Email: indpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
Address: Lunar House, 40 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR9 2BY, UK
For information on UK borders and immigration regulations
IELTS
www.ielts.org
For information on the main English Language Test required by the university, including test
centre locations around the world.
Careers Advice
www.prospects.ac.uk
The UK’s official graduate careers website
Tourist Information
• Cheltenham Tourist Information
Telephone: 01242 522 878
www.visitcheltenham.com
• Gloucester Tourist information
Telephone: 01452 522232
www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk
• UK Tourist Information
www.visitbritain.com
For information on places to visit, sport and leisure within Cheltenham, Gloucester and the UK, places to stay, what’s on and more
BBC
www.bbc.co.uk
For information on UK and local news, sports, weather and more.
Gloucestershire County Council
Telephone: 01452 425000
www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
Gloucestershire Echo
www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk
For local news, sports, events, weather and jobs. Also for local opportunities such as shared housing and second hand items.
Coach Travel
www.nationalexpress.com
www.megabus.com
Train Travel
www.nationalrail.co.uk
www.thetrainline.com
Airport Information
• www.baa.com
For information on the main London airports
• www.bhx.co.uk
For information on Birmingham Airport
• www.bristolairport.co.uk
For information on Bristol Airport
Road Safety
www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk
For advice and guidelines on road safety in the UK for all users
Currency Converter
www.xe.com
For up-to-date information of exchange rates for all major currencies
TV License
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/students
For information on whether you need a TV Licence and how to buy one
Interactive maps of the UK
www.multimap.com/map/places.cgi
www.googleearth.com
Internet Search Engines
www.google.com
www.yahoo.co.uk
NHS Direct
Telephone: 0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
For 24 hour health information and advice
Postal Services
www.postoffice.co.uk
www.royalmail.com
For information on postal and other services
Childcare Advice and Services
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Childcare
For information and links to all kinds of local childcare services
Citizen’s Advice Bureau
Cheltenham telephone: 01242 5224 91
Gloucester telephone: 01452 52 8017
For free advice on debt, welfare, housing, employment and legal services.
Yellow Pages Internet/Telephone Directory
www.yell.com
For finding local services, businesses, entertainments and other telephone numbers.