An accommodation service for STM students is provided by Lewis Accommodation (an independent organisation). Care is taken to meet the requirements of all students. All accommodation provided by Lewis Accommodation has excellent links to London Bridge. On average, travel time to the school will be forty minutes to one hour (this is the normal commuter travelling time in London). All accommodation provided by Lewis Accommodation are inspected and regularly monitored to ensure that the highest standards are maintained. Choices of accommodation available are as follows:

Home Stay - (Cost: £100-£150 per week)

Homestay is a popular choice for students when they arrive in London. Our homestay providers are very friendly and can help you orientate yourself. Homestay is suitable for students who want a lot of contact with their host. You will have a single or shared study bedroom and shared washing facilities. Homestay includes bed, breakfast and main evening meal and full meals at weekends. You will also have laundry facilities, normally once a week although there may be a small charge for this. The price includes all bills, but bear in mind that you are living in someone else's home and you should respect their rules.

Price (per week): Single room - £110 - £150
                            Shared room - £90 - £120


Shared student flats and houses

Shared student flats and houses are suitable for students who wish to be totally independent. You will have a single or shared study bedroom with shared study bedroom with shared cooking and washing facilities. Bedding packs are available to purchase. This includes a new duvet, pillow, sheet, duvet cover and pillowcase. There will often be a communal living area but not always. Many of our student houses and flats have internet access and student rooms will have a study area comprising of a study table and a chair. You will be entirely independent, cooking and cleaning for yourself. You will be sharing with other students fro your school, but you can request to stay with friends. The price includes all bills (up to a maximum amount per student)

Price (per week): Single room - £75 - £100
                            Shared room - £55 - £75

Other Costs:        Bedding pack - £50
                            Tenancy Agreement - £35

Private Lodgings

This is a similar to homestay, but suitable for students who wish to be more independent. You will have a single or shared study bedroom and shared washing facilities. Meals will not be provided but you can use the kitchen facilities. The accommodation provider may live in the home with their family, as may other students. You may have laundry facilities, normally once a week although there may be a small charge for this. The price includes all bills but bear in mind that you are living in someone else's home and you should respect their rules.

Price (per week): Single room - £75 - £95
                            Shared room - £65 - £85
  

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

The school has an arrangement with Lewis Accommodation services. Should a student wish to use the services of Lewis Accommodation, it is important to note that they will require a minimum booking of four weeks. All bookings are subject to availability and a minimum rental payment of four weeks is payable to Lewis Accommodation on arrival. Those students who wish to avail themselves of the airport pickup and service, will pay a charge of £55 in cash on arrival to the driver.