Choose to live in one of the following housing options:
Although every attempt will be made to match each student's preferences with our housing options, roommate and housing assignments are based upon availability and other factors. Therefore, your housing preferences cannot be guaranteed. We encourage you to apply early as it will assist us in organizing your housing arrangements.
Residence Halls (Foundation for International Education - FIE)
FIE offers student accommodations based in historic and charming Kensington, just a few minutes walk from the Foundation House Study Center. Student residential buildings in the Kensington area are usually mid- to late-nineteenth century converted townhouses. Bedrooms are fully furnished with twin beds, desks and dressers. The majority of students live in double-occupancy rooms, while some will live in single, triple or quadruple rooms. Single room assignments are subject to availability and will incur an additional fee. The majority of rooms or flats in FIE residence halls have en-suite bathrooms. Common kitchens are equipped with utensils such as cookware, silverware and dishes. Coin-operated laundry facilities are available at the Metrogate residence for use by all FIE residents. Common living areas in each residence allow students to interact frequently with each other. Resident Assistants are located in each residence providing a wealth of knowledge and support. Additionally, the Metrogate residence houses reception staff who are available for further assistance to all FIE students 24/7.
Residence Halls (Goldsmiths College, University of London - GOLD)
As a CEA student at Goldsmiths you have the opportunity to live in a residence hall. All
students will be placed in single study rooms. The study rooms are either organized into
flats or traditional, corridor style halls. As no meals are offered in this housing option, we
recommend that you budget additional funds for food. Several supermarkets are within
walking distance, and the public transport network is excellent. Situated in the in the area
of New Cross, central London is a 20 minute tube ride away and the area is also well-served
by buses. Loring Hall/Chesterman House is an ideal choice for students as it is located next
to the university.
Residence Halls (University of Westminster - WMN)
The Residence Halls at University of Westminster give CEA students the opportunity to live the life of a true British university student. As semester students will be placed in a Westminster Hall closest to their base campus, facilities do vary. No meals are offered in this housing option, so we recommend that you budget additional funds for food. Housing assignments may vary; however, most residence halls are located within a short distance from central London and within ten to fifteen minutes by subway from the University of Westminster. Students studying the Arts will be placed at Harrow Campus, a forty minute subway ride from the city center.
Each residence is located very near to local amenities, including supermarkets, banks, cafes, bars and restaurants. All housing assignments are all very well-served by public transport.
Summer students will be placed at Furnival House. Furnival House, built in 1916, is a five-storey building situated in one of the most exclusive areas of North London. While there are excellent public transport links to the West End from Archway tube, this housing option is about a twenty minute commute from central London.
Residence Halls (Middlesex University - MDX)
The traditional Residence Halls at Middlesex University are a great way for CEA students to fully immerse themselves in British student life. Depending on the Middlesex University campuses at which you study, your housing assignment may vary; however, most halls are located either in the grounds of the main campus or within minutes of campus. Residences are located in zones 4, 5 and 6 of London, approximately a twenty to forty minute tube ride away from central London. All students will be placed in single study rooms. As no meals are offered in this housing option during the semester and year sessions, we recommend that you budget additional funds for food. The halls are all within a short distance from local neighborhood amenities. Summer students will be provided with two meals a day on weekdays at the University's cafeteria on campus.
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| Single Sex |
| Co-Ed |
| International Students |
| Host National Students |
| CEA &/or N. American Students |
| Singles |
| Doubles |
| Triples/Quads |
| Meal Plan |
| Kitchen Access |
| Equipped Kitchen |
| Bed Linens |
| Towels |
| Telephone Access** |
| Internet Access |
| Utilities Included |
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**Please note that for housing options without telephone access indicated, there are public telephones located throughout each hall.
‡Telephone provided in each room. Receives incoming calls but a phone card is needed to make outgoing calls.
◊Internet access is available; this must be set up locally by the individual at their own expense. Costs and tariffs vary.
Independent Living
CEA highly recommends that students live in the housing provided. Requests for permission to arrange independent housing must be made on the online housing or paper application form as determined by your program no later than the application closure date. For academic year students, requests for permission to arrange independent living arrangements for the second semester must be made no later than the second semester's application closure date. Students whose requests are approved will receive a rebate for housing. CEA resident directors will not provide assistance with independent housing and will not speak or act on behalf of any student who chooses to pursue such arrangements. Rebates are not granted for students who move out of their CEA housing or choose to pursue independent living arrangements after the application closure date.
