London Program Center

Europe's largest and most cosmopolitan city, London has everything from the oldest to the most modern, from science to music, theater and art, from every corner of the globe.

The campus is located in the Kensington district of West London, and has fully equipped classrooms, a faculty office, a computer lab and resource room, the CAPAccino student lounge, wireless Internet access, and local library access. The facilities are housed within two adjoining Victorian townhouses which were refurbished at the start of 2009. The campus is well served by public transportation, including three Underground lines and several bus routes, providing easy access to all parts of the city.

Students live within commuting distance of the center, either in homestays, in shared apartments, or in dormitories.

CAPA hosts a number of activities each term to introduce students to the local culture. Through the My Education program, students are encouraged to go on walking tours of different parts of London, attend guest lectures on current events, visit a variety of museums, and join other students at theater nights and group dinners. CAPA also offers a workshop at the start of the term introducing them to the culture and history of London.

CAPA International Education has been licensed by the UK Border Agency to enroll international students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.

Common Questions About the London Center

Where is the CAPA London Center?

The CAPA London center is in the lively area of Kensington. Centrally located near the Gloucester and Earl’s Court tube stops, the CAPA London Center is only steps away from pubs, shopping, a supermarket, as well as Kensington Palace and Gardens. The classrooms in which most of your courses will be taught are conveniently located in and around the CAPA center. This will allow you to have easy access to the CAPA computer lab, and allows you to touch base with the CAPA support staff when necessary.

Who is the local staff?

CAPA’s International Programs Team staffs the CAPA center in London. They are true experts in their field, and you’ll find them to be a great resource on many British subjects, from the best place for fish and chips, to the directions to the closest metro station.

Are there Internet facilities? Should I bring my laptop?

The CAPA London center has a computer lounge with wireless access and computers for student use. While some student residences have Internet access, this is not standard. Where it is provided, access to certain websites and downloads are prohibited and students should be prepared for slower access than what they are used to at home.

Bringing a laptop is a personal decision. CAPA does not require the use of a laptop for anything. If you do bring one, you may want to consider purchasing additional insurance on it.

Resident Director, The London Center

Helen Reed

Originally from Suffolk, Helen has been living in London for 7 years and has worked at the CAPA London Study Center since 2001. Prior to this she worked in operations for an educational travel company organizing tours around the UK and Europe. Helen earned a BA from the University of East Anglia in Business Studies with Tourism and her interests include multicultural London and world travel.