Internation Students - Accommodation Pack

Congratulations on being offered a place at City College Plymouth.  

Please click here to complete the Accommodation Choice Form to confirm if you would like us to help you find accommodation. 

For more information about the accommodation options available to you please see below.

Please note: deposits for accommodation are not paid to the College. Unite and other providers will contact you directly regarding your deposit, contract and other issues. Deposits are paid to the host families on arrival at the family.

If you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to contact me directly on
Tel: +44(0)1752 305755 (Wednesday- Friday) or e-mail me at dvreugdenhil@cityplym.ac.uk.

We look forward to seeing you here soon!

Diana Vreugdenhil
(International Officer)

Accommodation Options

Self-catering

If you want to live in self-catering student accommodation we recommend the student flats supplied by Unite, one of the biggest student accommodation providers in this country or Signpost, another very reliable and experienced student accommodation agency. However there are other options to find student accommodation. You will need to contact these providers directly in order to arrange this accommodation.

Student flats

This type of accommodation is self-catering so you would need to buy your own food.

Unite – Unite is one of the largest private providers of modern, affordable student accommodation within the UK. Unite has three student accommodation properties; Central Point, Alexandra Works, and Discovery Heights. Discovery Height and Central Point are the closest to the College. All three offer en-suite single study bedrooms arranged in flats, sharing a kitchen with other students. Included in the rent are:

• Basic contents insurance
• Secure door entry system
• Utility bills
• Internet access in every room.*

Discovery Heights – Located in the city centre and recently refurbished is based at a great location for getting around, with the College bus stopping just outside. Approximately 15 minutes walk to the College.

• Central location
• On-site launderette
• Common room with pool table
• College bus stops directly outside accommodation
• En-suite bathroom in every room
• Tesco supermarket on ground floor

Central Point – Central Point offers modern, affordable student accommodation.  Situated in the city centre you will have easy access to all the shops, bars and restaurants that Plymouth has to offer as well as the free College bus stopping just outside the accommodation.  Approximately 20 minutes walk to the College.

• On-site launderette
• Bike storage available
• College bus stops directly outside accommodation
• En-suite bathroom

All properties require a £250 deposit to secure a room – please see enclosed information pack for further details.

For further information or to enquire about availability please go to Unite’s website:  http://www.unite-students.com/student-accommodation-plymouth

* Only includes basic internet package

Signpost Homes

Signpost Homes is an investment and development company specialising in quality student and private accommodation. They offer studios and shared flats very close to the city centre of Plymouth and within walking distance of the College.

For further information please go to their website http://www.signpost-homes.co.uk/home/student_accommodation.aspx or contact the Accommodation Officer ‘Susan Smith’,  at susan.smith@sha.co.uk  or phone +44(0)8454 560 444.

IPS Lettings Ltd

This is a Plymouth letting agency that specialises in quality student accommodation in Plymouth and has properties to suit all needs. From flats for one, to flats or houses for several students.

For further information go to www.ipsstudentlets.co.uk or email their office ips@ipsplymouth.co.uk or telephone +44(0)1752 500511.

Central Park Towers

Central Park Towers is a purpose built complex which is only a few years old. The building is less than 15 minutes walk from City College Plymouth, close to the Railway Station where students can catch the free College bus.

Central Park Towers offers mainly studios with small kitchen (oven, hob, fridge freezer, washer /dryer) and shower room. 

For further information or to enquire about availability please go to their website: http://www.centralparktowers.co.uk/

Home  & Student Link

Home & Student Link is a long established professional letting agency specialising in quality student accommodation in Plymouth.

They offer student accommodation in Beckley Court and have studios and one and two bedroom apartments. This building is based in the city centre about 20-25 minutes’ walk to City College Plymouth and the free College bus stops nearby.

They also have a wide variety of student houses.

For further information or to enquiry about availability please go to their website: http://www.homeandstudentlink.co.uk

Sams Accommodation

SAMS Accommodation is a letting agency offering student houses and flats.

For further information or to enquire about availability please go to their website: http://www.samsaccommodation.co.uk/

Home stay/host family accommodation

This is a room in the home of a British family and normally includes bed, breakfast, (packed) lunch, evening meal and some fruit, as well as utility bills and laundry.  

You pay the fees directly to your landlord. You will be required to pay a £100 deposit to the host family which will be returned to you at the end of your stay provided all bills have been paid and there has been no damage caused to the property.

The cost of host family accommodation is £100 per week or £108 per week with limited internet access. Students who share a room will be required to pay £75 per student per week or £83 with limited access to the internet.  Students on a self catering basis will pay £75 per week or £83 with limited access to the internet.

Private House/flat sharing

This is a room in a house shared with other students.  

Usually, you would have your own room and share the lounge, kitchen and bathroom with the other students. You will have to do your own cooking and cleaning and will pay rent and heating, lighting and other running costs. For details of privately rented flats please visit www.thisisplymouth.co.uk. You can also e-mail the International Office at dvreugdenhil@cityplym.ac.uk to find out if we have had recent offers from private landlords.

We won’t be able to organise your private accommodation but can give you names of landlords and advice. Students will have to contact landlords directly.

You pay the fees directly to your landlord. You should receive a receipt or your landlord should enter your payments in a rent book. The landlord may also ask you for a deposit which will be returned to you at the end of your stay provided all bills have been paid and there has been no damage to the property. Your landlord may ask you to sign an inventory of all the items listed in the property and might want a reference before offering you accommodation. The cost of a shared flat or house depends on the property and location. Normally prices start from £70-80 per week excluding bills.

Please note: If you are under the age of 18, we will place you with a family, unless your parents provide written consent for you to live in another type of accommodation.

You must inform the college of any change of address either before or during your course.

If you have difficulties while in your accommodation, please speak directly to your landlord, Unite office, or host-family where you are staying first. If you are unable to do this, or need further help, contact the International Office who will provide advice and guidance.