After the school receives the admission notice, it will send the relevant information and application form of the school dormitory to the students. Usually, the school will give priority to the accommodation of international students in the first year, so this is the easiest way to solve the accommodation problem. Generally, people take care of their own meals, and the average cost is about 90- 150 pounds per person per week, and 800- 1000 pounds per month for a single room in London.

There are generally three types of school dormitories.

A. Dormitory-a large building for a large number of students.

B. Small group students' houses

C. apartments for married students or students with families

The above-mentioned types of dormitories can be divided into full accommodation and self-care meals. Dormitories that provide meals generally provide breakfast and dinner, and some also provide three meals, but generally do not provide dinner on holidays. Because of eating habits and expenses, most China students will not choose to pack meals. Cooking dormitories generally provide stoves (including ovens), refrigerators, microwave ovens, teapots, dining tables and chairs, etc. And bring your own pots, pans, spoons and chopsticks. According to the number of people staying, it can be divided into single rooms, double rooms and suites with more than three people. Single rooms and double rooms have personal bathroom equipment, and rooms with more than three people need to share bathroom equipment with others. All kinds of rooms are for one person. The basic facilities of the room are single bed, desk, fixed desk lamp, bookshelf, network and cable TV socket. As for bedding, toiletries and slippers, you need to bring them yourself.

If the school provides accommodation, it is recommended to accept it first and be sure to fill in the relevant form and send it back on the specified date. This is the easiest way to solve the accommodation problem. Student dormitories are generally on campus, with good security, managed and cleaned by special personnel (public space only, your dormitory should be organized by yourself). If you live on campus, you can use the nearby library and other facilities on campus. Living in the same dormitory with students from all over the world is also a window to understand the cultures of various countries. In addition, living on campus first can give you time to get familiar with the surrounding environment, and then slowly find a suitable place to live.

The disadvantage of on-campus accommodation is that the school may require students to pay all the fees for a semester or a school year at one time. Besides, you may have to move out during the holidays. University dormitories in Britain have different regulations on Christmas, Easter and summer vacation. Some university dormitories can apply for a whole year without moving out during holidays; Some university dormitories will require students to move to another dormitory during three holidays, and the vacant dormitory will be open to the public (because most British students will go home during three holidays, and many rooms will be vacant). Students can also apply for travel or return to China without living in dormitories during holidays. Therefore, when applying for a dormitory, you should understand the relevant regulations of dormitory management. Generally speaking, if you need to move out during the holidays, the school accommodation office will help students find a place to live. You can also choose a host family and live with the British. There are two institutions to help international students solve the problem of holiday accommodation. Contact information is as follows:

International Life Experiment, 287 Worcester Road, Worcestershire, malvin, zip code: WR 14 1AB, telephone number: +44 (0) 1684 562577, fax:+44 (0)16877.

Moderator, address: No.0 1 London, postal code: N 1 4HS, telephone number: 44 (0)20 7254 3039, fax number: 0207 7923 1606, and e-mail address: students@hostuk.org, www.hostuk.org.

In addition, most China students studying in the UK study for a one-year master's degree, so they are highly mobile, leaving behind a lot of second-hand goods every year, such as televisions, CD stereos, rice cookers, table lamps, stationery, kitchen utensils, bedroom appliances and bicycles. If freshmen don't mind using second-hand goods, they can pay more attention to relevant information. If you plan to take your laptop to the UK, you'd better ask whether the dormitory can access the Internet in advance, so as to prepare necessary accessories such as network cable and network card in advance. These things are also relatively cheap to buy in China.

Matters needing attention in choosing on-campus accommodation

1, List: Questions about University/College Accommodation

A.what kinds do you have? Halls? House? Flat shoes? Is there anything suitable for your family (if they come with you)

B.is the accommodation single or mixed? Do you have both?

C.how much does it cost?

D. does the fee include meals?

E. Are there any other extra charges, such as telephone, heating or electricity?

F. What items do you need to provide yourself? Bedclothes? Towels? Some kitchen utensils?

G. Can you live here during the holiday, or do you have to move out?

H. What will happen if you decide to move out before the end of the contract?

2. Private residence for renting private houses

Private housing is generally owned by some institutions (such as charitable organizations), private companies or homeowners. There are the following types:

A. student dormitory

B. send it to the dormitory

C. bedclothes

D. apartments and houses

E. Youth Hostel

Private houses are not easy to rent in advance in China, but the school accommodation office will help students. They have housing information about the area around the school, and may even book in advance for students. The living conditions of private houses are different, so you must look carefully before deciding whether to rent them.

3. Student Dormitory (Student Dormitory)

Most student dormitories are run by charitable organizations. Some are only open to students from specific countries, while others are open to international students from all countries.

Average cost: about 55 per week.

What you get: generally for single students, and some also provide rooms for married people. Most of them provide food, and some also provide kitchen utensils, so they can cook by themselves.

Advantages: you can get familiar with the surrounding environment as soon as possible, and then choose a suitable residence.

Disadvantages: Compared with other accommodation methods, the furniture facilities are slightly worse.

How to apply: apply directly and pay the deposit in advance. Because there are not enough places to stay, some people have to queue up to stay, so they should apply as soon as possible.

4. Accommodation (boarding)

Boarding refers to renting a room in the home of an English family; Or the owner lives by renting a house instead of living in this house. He may even be a student. Boarding is similar to family boarding, except that the relationship between you and your host is more commercial, and there is little or no cultural exchange between the two sides. You have little contact with your host family or host, and you will be treated as an ordinary tenant, not a paying guest. Perhaps the host family or host will restrict the behavior of bringing guests and friends into the house, but your privacy can be guaranteed and you can live a respectable and decent life. Boarding advertisements are seen in local newspapers, shops and supermarkets, and you can also get relevant information through student accommodation offices, religious organizations and charitable organizations.

Average cost: about 70 to 90 pounds per week, depending on the geographical location and accommodation conditions.

What you get: You have your own room, but you can share the bathroom with the host. It is possible for a homeowner to provide food or cook in the homeowner's kitchen.

Advantages: If you get along well with your host, you will live comfortably. You can get close to English society and make English friends.

Disadvantages: You need to adjust your lifestyle to the living habits of the homeowners. Compared with other accommodation methods, your autonomy is poor.

How to find:

A. seek help from the school accommodation office;

B. Seek help from the China Embassy and Consulate in the UK;

C. If you are already in Britain, you can find rental information in local newspapers, shop windows and bulletin boards. You can also advertise for rent in these places, explaining what kind of rooms you need and the fees you can pay;

D. contact the intermediary company and ask them to help rent a house. Many intermediary companies require to pay the agency fee to help sign the rental contract, so we should first ask how much the agency fee is and who will pay it (landlord or tenant). In Britain, it is illegal for an intermediary company to charge a fee before finding a suitable house for you. Information about intermediary companies can be found in the British yellow pages phone book, or you can consult the school accommodation office.

5. One-room apartment

Bedsits is the abbreviation of "bedroom/living room". One-room apartment refers to the one-room apartment in the building. Each room is equipped with a bed (single bed or double bed), a washing area, and many rooms are also equipped with private cookers and bathrooms.

Average cost: about 60 to 90 pounds per week, depending on the location and indoor facilities.

What you get: an independent room with the functions of bedroom, living room and kitchen. Equipped with simple kitchen utensils, such as mini refrigerator, electric kettle, microwave oven, electric oven, etc. If you want to sign a rental contract with the owner, you may share the cost of water, electricity and gas with other tenants, or you may have an independent water, electricity and gas meter in the room. If there is no kitchen utensils in the room, you should use the kitchen, bathroom and even telephone with other tenants. You should prepare sheets, towels and other toiletries, and do your own laundry and cleaning. Clean up after using the kitchen.

Advantages: More independent than boarding.

Disadvantages: Some people think that this kind of accommodation is a bit lonely and has too little contact with others.

How to find it: board with others.

6. Apartments and houses (shared houses/shared apartments)

This is a good choice for those students who are willing to share the cost. For students with a three-year academic system, the school can only guarantee that you live in a dormitory for one or two years, usually in the first and/or third academic year. Therefore, students generally choose to share apartments or houses with others in the second and/or third year. Advertisements for serviced apartment and houses can be found in local newspapers, shop windows and student dormitory offices. The best time to find a rental house is June and July, before the end of the summer vacation. If you find a rental house at this time, you may have to pay the summer rent. But if you don't move in right away, some homeowners will charge less. For people who like to be independent and cook in person, sharing an apartment or house is an excellent choice. The monthly rent for a room in a house or apartment is about 200 to 500 pounds. General rent does not include housing expenses, such as water, electricity, telephone, housing tax, etc., so you should carefully check with the landlord what expenses are included in the rent before signing the contract, so that there will be no extra expenses after you move in.

Average cost: It varies greatly according to the location and supporting facilities.

What you get: furnished apartments or detached houses, usually with bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms and some restaurants. There are all kinds of apartments, from one to two bedrooms to four to five bedrooms. You need to sign a rental contract with the owner and pay part of the deposit. According to the contract, the tenant should share the utilities and telephone bills himself. Most students who live together also share the cost of meals. Clean yourself and bring your own toiletries such as sheets and towels.

Advantages: life is completely independent, and it is cheaper than other accommodation methods after sharing the expenses.

Disadvantages: it is not easy to find a house near the school, and the transportation cost is more. Finding the right partner is not easy.

Matters needing attention in signing a contract

1. Do I have to pay the service fee for finding a house through an intermediary company?

Does the rent include water, electricity, gas, telephone and cable TV? In the contract, it is necessary to stipulate what expenses are included in the rent.

3. Are there any unreasonable clauses in the contract? All verbal agreements with the owner must be stated in the contract to protect their rights.

The equipment in the house is damaged, who will maintain it? Can the landlord raise the rent? When will the rent be paid?

5. Is it necessary to pay municipal tax? Once the tenant agrees to pay, as long as you are a full-time student in the course for more than half a year, you can ask the school for the Council tax-student certificate.

6. How much deposit should I pay? The deposit is usually one month's rent, but British law stipulates that it should not exceed two months' rent. Remember to ask the owner for a deposit receipt as a refund voucher. If the house is too dirty or seriously damaged, it will be seized. If there are no serious problems, you can generally get a full refund.

7. The length of the lease can be discussed with the owner (the house of the intermediary agent is generally half a year), and the shortest lease period is generally half a year, and the longest is not limited. If it is due to move, it is generally necessary to inform the owner one month in advance. If you want to renew the lease when it expires, some homeowners will ask for a new contract. If you don't re-sign, you can move out at any time, but you still have to inform the landlord for one month (or the period stipulated in the lease). Pay attention to keep all the proof of payment.

Note: If you are uncertain about the rental contract, you can ask the school accommodation office to help you review the terms of the contract.

Temporary accommodation

If you plan to get to school early or look for a long-term residence after arriving in Britain, you must contact a temporary residence first. You can ask the accommodation office of the school to make a reservation for you, or you can contact the local youth hostel. Youth hostels provide short-term accommodation and the rent is relatively cheap. If you plan to travel, a youth hostel is a good choice. For details, please consult the Youth Travel Association.

Some youth hostels offer the service of booking "beds" online. Through the network, you can also find contact information, quotations and maps around the youth hostels.