If you want to plan a program in London, England...

Why London?

The great capital city of London, with its population of seven million, boasts culturally rich museums, libraries, famous theaters, concert halls and historic buildings. An exciting and easily maneuverable European city, London is a major political, financial and cultural center, graced with more parks and gardens than any other capital in the world.

Partnership programs in London can focus on a variety of academic subjects including history, literature, business, politics, media, art and theater.

AIFS can run Partnership programs in London throughout the year and these can vary in length from 10 days to a semester

Programs in London Can Include:

• Orientation program consisting of an orientation meeting with AIFS staff, student information packet with handbook and local area information etc and a half-day guided sightseeing tour of London by private sightseeing coach.
• Accommodation in apartments, homestays or hotels
• Travel pass for use on the buses and underground
• Classrooms and audio-visual equipment
• Wireless-enabled Student Services office with staff to assist with questions
• Student computer lab for Internet and e-mail access
• Faculty office with computer and Internet access
• Inclusive or subsidized cultural program
• Local guest lectures and courses
• British Life and Culture Course
• Academic visits to supplement faculty led courses
• Unpaid internships and volunteer placements
• Medical Insurance
• $51,000,000 Liability Insurance with sponsoring college named as co-insured

Optional Components Can Include

• Group flights and airport transfers
• Pre-program and mid-program excursions
• Extra protection insurance

Sample Cultural Program from Spring 2005

• Full-day guided excursion to Stratford upon Avon with entrances to Shakespeare's Birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage
• Ticket to a football (soccer) match in London
• Full-day guided excursion to Windsor with entrance to Windsor Castle
• Theater performance - "The Producers"
• Full-day guided excursion to Stonehenge and Salisbury with entrance to Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral
• Theater performance - "Blood Brothers"
• Full-day guided excursion to Canterbury and Leeds Castle with entrances
• Theater performance - "Macbeth"
• Full-day guided excursion by boat cruise along the River Thames with visits to the Royal Maritime Museum and the Greenwich Royal Observatory
• Theater performance - "Phantom of the Opera"
• Theater performance - "The Woman in Black"
• Theater performance - "The Complete Works of Shakespeare Abridged"
• Jack the Ripper guided walk