EC London

The residence offers fully furnished studios with internet, a private kitchen, en-suite bathroom, 24/7 security, laundry and services, 24/7 gym, study spaces with free-to-use Apple computers, friendly staff, and modern common spaces.

In the cultural heart of Kings Cross, this modern building has far reaching views across London and some of the world’s most famous business neighbours, including Google.

Journey to school: 15-minute walk

Any student will find that living in homestay accommodation is the best way to practise English outside the classroom. You will be treated as a close friend of the family, couple or individual that you are staying with and will have your own freedom while being respectful to the family’s rules and expectations.

Spread across 2-3 floors, the properties have 5-7 bedrooms, some of which have en-suite bathroom facilities. There are single rooms as well as twin and triple rooms for sharing between students of the same gender.

There is a maximum of 10 students but usually an average 6 per house, sharing full size bathrooms or shower rooms. Most of the properties have two communal bathrooms, some have separate toilets or offer en-suites.

Approximately 12 minutes walk from Kings Cross underground station (Piccadilly, Victoria, Northern, Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines). Camden Town and Mornington Crescent underground stations are also a short walk away. The residence consists of apartments of 5 to 7 single rooms, with en-suite shower rooms (toilet, washbasin and shower cubicle) and fully equipped kitchen/sitting area with breakfast bar, stools and sofa. Bedrooms are furnished with a 3⁄4 bed, drawers, wardrobe, mirror, shelves, curtains, desk, chair and fitted carpet. Corridors and kitchens are cleaned weekly. Bed linen is provided, but students should bring their own towels.

Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and laundering their bed linen. There is a common room with TV, on-site laundry, garden, bike storage and CCTV. Internet access is included in the rate.

In a great zone 1 location, this boutique residence is just 3 minutes’ walk to Southwark (Jubilee Line), and under 10 minutes’ walk to Borough (Northern Line) and Waterloo (Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee, Waterloo and City Line) underground stations. Travel to Central London takes under 10 minutes and there are bus routes and trains to many London and UK destinations. The vibrant South Bank, with its bars, restaurants, art galleries and theatres is within 10 minutes’ walk. Other major attractions within walking distance include the famous Borough Market, London Eye, Tate Modern Gallery, and Tower Bridge. Recently refurbished to a very high standard, Britannia South Bank is a charming Grade 2 listed building offering 18 bedrooms and 5 studios, most with en-suite bathrooms. There is a student lounge with TV, and fully equipped kitchens on every floor. The residence is furnished in modern style with beds, bedside tables, mirrored wardrobe, drawers, desk, chair and window blinds. The bathrooms are tiled and have a shower cubicle, washbasin, WC, mirrored cabinet and heated towel rail. Rooms are cleaned and bed linens changed weekly. There is an on-site laundry room, garden and CCTV. Internet access and utility bills included in the rate.