Ithaca College London Center

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Age of students: from 16 years old,
• Type of study: mixed,
• Language of instruction: English.

Ithaca College London Centre is an active student environment that fosters intelligence, creativity and character in the context of an international, multilingual and multi-ethnic London. Ithaca College London Centre is located in the heart of the city, which enhances students' independence, self-confidence and self-awareness as concerned citizens in a dynamic international community. The center allows students to connect theory and practice, facilitating cultural internships. The co-curricular and extracurricular activities that take place on the streets of London contribute to the all-round development and creation of friendships between students. Students are exposed to a variety of styles teaching and learning the knowledge that shapes the world's workforce. Ithaca College London Centre allows students to prepare academically, professionally and personally to contribute to achieving equality and sustainability for all.

Ithaca College London Center's unique curriculum combines courses on relevant topics with a British approach to teaching and British learning expectations. Students choose courses from both the "cultural core" – music, theatre, literature and art history, and the "modern core" – which includes business, communications, history, politics, sociology and sports studies. There are several courses available that satisfy the integrative requirements of the core curriculum on a variety of topics.

Students have a unique opportunity to enroll in classes that take full advantage of the city's cultural and historical resources. Such groups visit art and history museums throughout the city, theatrical performances, and go on tours of London's famous sports venues.

The college is open from Monday to Friday, from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Ithaca College London Center assists students in finding comfortable apartments or residences in central London. The offered living spaces are fully furnished, clean and regularly maintained. Students are accommodated in such a way that there is transport infrastructure near the housing.

Students attending Ithaca College London Centre are encouraged to immerse themselves in British life and culture: they will receive a weekly email containing information about free and affordable activities in and around the city.

Students have the opportunity to purchase discounted memberships to the Imperial College Students' Union (the UK's leading university within walking distance of ICLC), the Student Centre (a leisure facility for students at the University of London with its own gym) and the International Student House (a residence for international and British students offering social activities and a travel club). All of these institutions provide ideal opportunities to join student clubs, meet other students, and find a place to study outside of ICLC in the future.

The staff at Ithaca College London Center can help students find cheap deals, hidden gems and other great ways to make the most of their time in London.

Ithaca's base London campus is an elegantly restored Victorian home in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The London Centre has classrooms, a small library and a comfortable shared lounge, two computer labs with internet access and wireless internet access for laptop owners. Ithaca's base is the perfect base from which to explore London, just a 3-minute walk from the nearest tube station, while the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and the famous Harrods department store are all within walking distance of the college.

The academic year at Ithaca College London Centre runs from September to June. The year is divided into 3 trimesters, between which vacations are organized:

• Autumn trimester (September – December),
• Christmas Vacation (2 weeks),
• Spring trimester (January – March),
• Easter holidays (2 weeks),
• Summer term (April – June),
• Summer holidays (2 months, July and August).

Additional costs:

• Entry fee,
• Program costs,
• International health insurance (mandatory),
• Visa
• Books & Supplies,
• Extracurricular activities (theaters, excursions, etc.),
• Residence
• Nutrition
• Transportation costs,
• Transfer.

To become a student of Ithaca College London Center, a candidate needs to take a few simple steps:

• Choose a course and apply for admission online. In parallel with the application, the candidate will need to register with the college system and obtain their Ithaca College Netpass credentials.
• An official report on the results of the final grades from the previous educational institution (certificate or diploma) must be attached to the application.
• Pay a non-refundable entry fee.
• Notification of acceptance will be sent no later than 2 weeks after the deadline for submission.
• Accepted students at Ithaca College London Center are required to attend an orientation program – these are mandatory meetings. The date and time will be indicated in the admission email.
• Pay a non-refundable deposit to confirm your college placement. It must be deposited approximately 5-6 weeks after the application deadline, the exact date will be indicated in the admission email.

Maintaining a good academic and judicial reputation is a prerequisite for admission to Ithaca College London Center.

Students who are not college students must submit a report on the results of final grades from the previous institution.

Any disciplinary offence in the country will be recorded by the Judicial Authorities and referred to the college. If the cumulative GPA is below 2.5 or the student is placed on disciplinary probation, enrollment at Ithaca College London Center will be revoked.

For international students, one of the main requirements is the level of English proficiency (English Language Final Exam for Grade 4 or higher with a GPA of 3.2).

Several scholarships are available to students studying at Ithaca College London Center. All students who are eligible for the scholarship will automatically receive applications via email once they are accepted into the program.

• Wendy Bahlav '78 London Center Scholarship – Wendy Bahlav, an alumna of Ithaca College, established a scholarship with the intention of helping college students attend London Center. One award will be given each spring semester, preference will be given to students with a high level of financial need who are studying art history, business, or theater arts.
• Fred Camden London Assistance Grant – A limited number of grants are awarded on a competitive basis to college students who are in good academic standing, have high financial need, and will attend the Ithaca College London Center.
• The Studin Sisters London Center Scholarship - The Studin sisters, both graduates of Ithaca College, have established a scholarship for participants in the Ithaca College London Center program. The award will be given each fall, spring, and summer semester to a student with a high level of financial need.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision