Study Abroad
in England

Vertoans will live in shared student accommodations with other Verto participants. Accommodations will be in either shared apartments, or shared student residences.  Housing is approximately a 30-40 minute commute by public transit to the study center. This is a typical commute for Londoners.

Accommodations include:

• 2-3 individuals per bedroom
• Single beds
• 1 wardrobe per participant
• Shared common areas within the accommodation: kitchen/dining and living room
• Shared bathrooms
• Fully furnished living space and fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette
• Wireless internet access
• All utilities included
• Access to washing machine and drying rack (dryers are not common!)
• Bed linens (bath towels not included)

There is no meal plan in London. Participants may cook in their apartments or enjoy the diverse culinary scene in London. 

During orientation, staff will ensure that participants know how to operate all cooking equipment in the apartment and will offer opportunities to teach Vertoans how to cook simple, nutritious meals.

Participants are responsible for airfare to/from London and any internal airfare.

An Oyster card is included in the abroad experience fee, which gives participants access to city buses and Zones 1 & 2 of the London Underground (affectionately known as “The Tube”). Staff will help Vertoans obtain their Oyster Card and learn how to navigate the Tube system during orientation. 

As participants will be living in the heart of London, getting around by foot and on public transit will become a part of their everyday experience—as it is with all Londoners!

Examples of Possible Verto Excursions:

Participants are given all the support they need to explore London on their own and will have the opportunity to opt-in to Verto’s cultural activities and day trips.

Sample Verto Sponsored Excursions* may include:

• Day trips to locations such as Brighton, Cambridge, Canterbury/Dover, Windsor, and/or Oxford
• An overnight trip to cities such as Edinburgh or Dublin
• Museum/study tours: British Museum, British Library, Victoria & Albert Museum
• Theater trip to West End show
• Tour of Parliament
• Double Decker Bus City Tour
• British Football or Rugby match

*Excursions are subject to change on each abroad experience based on availability.

Why choose just one location? Sharpen your comparative lens by learning in two amazing Verto abroad locations. Spend your first semester in England and your second semester elsewhere in the world! If your heart is set on spending two semesters in the same city, we won’t blame you! Let us know and we’ll advise you to ensure this is the best option for you. Participants are limited to earning 30 credits in one location.

FOR LONDON, FLORENCE, BUENOS AIRES, & TURRIALBA

Arrival Date: January 23
Orientation: January 23 – 27
First Day of Classes: January 30
Add/Drop Period: January 30 – February 3
Mid-term Week: March 13 – 17
Course Withdrawal Deadline: March 21
Finals Week (Last Week of Class): May 1 – 5
Final Day of Class: May 5
Departure Date: May 6

Arrival Date: August 28
Discovery Week (Student Orientation): August 29 – September 3
First Day of Classes: September 4
Add/Drop Period: September 4 – 8
Midterm Course Evaluations: October 16 – 20
Midterm Grades Due: October 20
Last Day of Classes: December 8
Program End Date / Student Departure: December 9
Final Grades Due: December 13
Unofficial Transcripts to Partners: December 18 – 19

Recommend between £500-800 GBP/month.

Food, travel, & other personal expenses. This could be more or less depending on personal habits and independent travel plans.

Included With the Cost of Your Experience:

• All accommodation while overseas
• All scheduled events
• Oyster card for transportation within the city
• Books and other course materials
• Travel Medical insurance
• Airport pick up on the designated arrival date

Not Included With the Cost of Your Experience:

• Internal Airfare
• Meals and snacks
• Souvenirs and gifts
• Optional activities and associated equipment
• Food, travel, and accommodation when traveling to, from, or between programs
• Airline change fees or new tickets for flights to and from programs

Participants must be 18-years-old by the program start date to participate in the Verto England abroad location.

US passport holders do not need a visa to participate in the London abroad location.

All passports should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the abroad experience. If this is not the case, participants should renew or acquire their passport as soon as possible.

Follow our step-by-step Passport Guide.

Non-US passport holders should check with the local consulate and will need to obtain the proper visa to participate.*

*Verto Education is not responsible for any individuals’ inability to obtain the correct visa for any given abroad location, and cancellation fees will apply if an individual is denied the proper visa. Verto Education cannot overturn any decision made by any Consular or Embassy official.

The health and safety of our participants is always our top priority. We’ve developed stages of planning to address the specific concern of COVID-19.

Review Verto’s COVID-19 Safety Plan

The London abroad location is a great fit for young adults who are excited by…

City Life

London is a truly global city. You’ll have the opportunity to discover the treasures and hidden gems of this dynamic city. More than 650,000 English and International University students live and study in London, so you will have the chance to befriend people from all over the world if you choose to seek that out. 

As you will be living in the heart of London, getting around by foot and on public transit will become a part of your everyday experience – as it is with all Londoners!

Apartment Housing

You’ll live in shared accommodations, rooming with other Vertoans. These may be shared student residences or student apartments.  There may be other university students living in the building. You can expect to share a bedroom with other participants. You’ll also get to flex (or acquire) your culinary skills as you’ll be responsible for your own meals. Don’t worry – basic kitchen tools are provided!

The accommodations are within a 30-minute walk and/or tube  ride to the study center.. All participants live in Zones 1 and 2, and will receive an Oyster Card for use on local transportation within these zones.

Free Time & More Independence

You should expect a fairly typical college schedule. There will be out of class experiential learning activities for courses throughout the week, some of which may occur during class time plus weekend excursions. Your abroad staff in London will also plan plenty of excursions to help you engage with British culture and get to know London. You will still have plenty of free time to explore the city independently. 

Since you’ll be living independently and managing your own schedule outside of class, activities, and excursions, London is a great fit for young adults who are looking to develop life skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and independent living. 

Art, Business, History & Culture

London is full of many free or low cost events and activities such as football games (soccer!), street food tours, museums, art exhibits, and more that you will discover both as part of your studies and in your free time.  

Foodie Experiences

Meals are not included in the London abroad experience. As such, you can cook in your flat and/or dive into London’s epic culinary scene! This will also give you a chance to hone some personal finance skills as you balance grocery shopping and dining out. 

Verto’s application is quick, free, and non-binding!

Fill out Verto’s 10 minute application: vertoeducation.org/apply

After your application is submitted, you will be matched with a counselor who can answer any and all of your questions. Learn more about Verto’s decision process here: vertoeducation.org/admissions

P.S. Did you know that Verto participants can use their Verto app to apply to many of our 70+ partner colleges for free?! Learn more here.