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Visiting London

International Delegates

Practical guidance for joining a programme from outside the UK.

Joining us from abroad? Here is what to plan, and when.

Confirm your place first, then arrange travel and accommodation. We send joining instructions with everything you need for day one, and can provide a booking confirmation letter for your visa application.

Yellow airport signs pointing to arrivals, departures and airline lounges at Heathrow

Booking confirmation letter available on request

Step by step

Your journey to London

  1. 01

    Book your place

  2. 02

    Receive confirmation

    And a letter, if needed.

  3. 03

    Arrange travel and accommodation

  4. 04

    Receive joining instructions

  5. 05

    Day one in London

Practical information

Before and during your visit

Planning your trip

  • Confirm your place before booking flights or accommodation.
  • Check the entry requirements that apply to your nationality on the official UK government website (gov.uk) well in advance.
  • Allow time to arrive and settle before the first course day.

Programme fees cover tuition, digital course materials, lunch and refreshments each day. Travel and accommodation are arranged by delegates or their sponsors.

Joining instructions

Once your place is confirmed, we send joining instructions with the venue address, start and finish times and anything you need to bring.

Accommodation

Delegates book and pay for their own accommodation. Choosing somewhere close to the venue or near a convenient Underground or rail line will make each day easier.

Travel within London

London is well served by the Underground, buses and rail. Contactless bank cards and mobile payments work across most public transport, and Transport for London's journey planner helps you plan routes to the venue.

Visa applications

Supporting letters

Once your booking is confirmed and paid in full, we can provide a letter confirming your booking, the programme dates and the training arrangements. Please allow enough time for your visa application before booking non-refundable travel.

On arrival

Arriving in London

  • London is served by Heathrow, Gatwick, City, Stansted and Luton airports.
  • Contactless payment works on most public transport.
  • UK time zone: GMT/BST.

Questions before you book?