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Many students have lots of questions regarding the college, the process of
coming to study here and life in the UK generally. The questions given
below are examples of a few of the most common (click on the question to
reveal the answer) but if your question hasn't been answered by one of the
examples given below, please feel free to contact us at
info@centralgreenwichcollege.com
Do I need a visa to come and study at CGC?
Will I be able to work while I study?
How do I apply to study at CGC?
Where are the staff/students from?
Where will I stay during my studies?
Do I need to buy any study materials?
Where in the UK is CGC exactly?
What is the weather like in the UK?
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Q: Do I need a visa to come and study at CGC?
A: Well, that depends on which country you are from. If you are from the UK, a European Union or European Economic Area country then generally not.
Most other countries will require a visa. For further details check with the UKBA website www.ukba.gov.uk (provide link to UKBA website)and/or with your local British Embassy or High Commission.
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Austria |
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Italy |
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Belgium |
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Latvia |
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Bulgaria |
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Lithuania |
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Cyprus |
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Luxemburg |
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Czech Republic |
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Malta |
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Denmark |
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The Netherlands |
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Estonia |
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Poland |
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Finland |
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Portugal |
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France |
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Romania |
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Germany |
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Slovakia |
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Greece |
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Slovenia |
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Hungary |
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Spain |
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Ireland |
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Sweden |
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Iceland |
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Norway |
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Leichtenstein |
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Switzerland |
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Q: Will I be able to work while I study?
A: CGC complies with the law which states that a student may work during
their term time for no more than 20 hours per week (although full time
employment may be undertaken during holidays) and takes a dim view of
students who are absent from their scheduled studies because they wish to
work. Students that do so will inevitably be reported to the appropriate
authorities. For further information check the UKBA website
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
Q: How do I apply to study at CGC?
A: You can submit your application online. For English language courses
click here, for all other
courses click here.
Alternatively you can print your application (click here to do this) and post it to us.
Q: Where are the staff/students from?
A: Staff at CGC includes representatives from eleven different
nationalities from four continents with over sixteen languages spoken in
addition to English. Our students are just as diverse, with many students
from Asia, Latin America as well as Africa and other parts of Europe. This
diversity brings a range of experience into the classroom and helps enrich
your studies.
Q: Where will I stay during my studies?
A: Well, that depends on your preferences. Most students opt for a
house/room share with other students, but many options are available.
Further details can be found under accommodation.
Q: Do I need to buy any study materials?
A: Details of what study material you are likely to need will vary from
course to course, but generally you will be expected to buy the core texts.
Further materials may be provided by the college and/or are available in
the college library. You will be given details of what you need when you
start the course.
Q: Where in the UK is CGC exactly?
A: Central Greenwich College is located in south-east England in Zone 2 of
Central London, close to Canada Water station on the London underground.
For information on how to find us can be found under
Contact Us. We are
within easy reach of such famous landmarks as London Bridge, Canary Wharf
and the Greenwich Observatory.
Q: What is the weather like in the UK?
A: Weather in Britain is changeable! Britain has an oceanic temperate
climate with four seasons.
Summer months in London can be sunny and warm averaging 25°C/77°F however,
in winter you should be prepared for wet, windy and cold conditions of
around 0°C/32°F. It can even snow around December and January. It can get
hotter and colder than this, but normally by a huge amount. More detailed
information is given below, but please remember that these are average
daytime temperatures and it can get colder at night. The best way to dress
for the British climate is in layers, so you can add or take away as
necessary. Suitable clothing is available at reasonable prices from many
stores in the UK.
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Summer |
Autumn |
Winter |
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
| Average High °C |
7.9 |
8.2 |
10.9 |
13.3 |
17.2 |
20.2 |
22.8 |
22.6 |
19.3 |
15.2 |
10.9 |
8.8 |
14.8 |
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2.4 |
2.2 |
3.8 |
5.2 |
8.0 |
11.1 |
13.6 |
13.3 |
10.9 |
8.0 |
4.8 |
3.3 |
7.2 |
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