Students should arrive between 09:00 and 21:00.
Students leave the campus on Saturdays.
Yes, we arrange transfers between the airport and Merrist Wood at the request of the parent. Transfers to and from London Heathrow LHR or Gatwick LGW (within the times scheduled below) are included in the price of the course:
Arrivals
from 06:00 to 20:00
Departures
after 09:00
Additional charges apply for other times and other airports
Yes. The course fees include travel insurance cover with an independent insurance company organised by St Clare’s brokers. If you need to make any claims on the policy you must contact the insurance company directly. Some parents choose to buy an additional insurance for their children. For full details please see: Travel Insurance Policy.
Up to 3 excursions per week are included in the programme. No sign-ups required or extra fees. Packed lunch is provided on excursions.
Each student will stay in a single room, each with a wash basin. Rooms are located in ‘flats’ each with a shared lounge/kitchen
The cost of all excursions is included in the course fees. We recommend a maximum of £50 per week for souvenir shopping etc. We suggest you bring a debit card instead of large amounts of cash as the majority of shops in the local area now only accept card payments.
The course office is open every day between 09:00 and 21:00. Details of telephone numbers will be sent to all students before arrival. There is also a mobile number which can be used in emergencies or at night.
There are laundry facilities on campus at no additional charge.