Accommodation

Ashbourne’s central London location provides students with a wide range of accommodation options, from hostels and student residences to homestays with carefully selected families. While Ashbourne is not a boarding school and does not provide its own housing, we maintain a list of trusted accommodation providers that students may apply to independently.

Many Ashbourne students choose to live in nearby student hostels, where they share an environment with peers from Ashbourne and other London colleges. Others prefer homestay arrangements, which allow them to live as part of an English household while benefiting from daily support and a welcoming home atmosphere. Currently, around 75 Ashbourne students live in such arrangements, divided almost evenly between hostels and homestays.

Living in Kensington places students within walking distance of some of London’s most celebrated landmarks, including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, and the Royal Albert Hall. In addition, students enjoy easy access to world-class libraries, galleries, theatres, and the shopping districts of Kensington and Knightsbridge, ensuring that their life outside the classroom is as enriching as their academic journey.

Ashbourne maintains a list of accommodation providers who have hosted our students for many years. Parents, students, and guardians are welcome to use this list to arrange housing, either by contacting these suppliers directly or by making their own independent arrangements, just as they would when applying to the College.

Please note that Ashbourne does not inspect the accommodation offered by these providers and cannot make any claims or guarantees regarding the standard or safety of the premises listed. However, feedback from students and families has generally been very positive, and we receive very few complaints about these providers.
Accommodation options include well-known residences such as Beaumont House, Chapter White City, and IQ Hammersmith, all conveniently located within a 10 to 30 minute journey of the College. Prices typically range from £100 to £700 per week, depending on the type of room or flat. Options vary from shared rooms with other students to self-contained studio apartments and one-bedroom flats.

Thanks to Ashbourne’s excellent transport connections across London, students are not limited to accommodation in the immediate vicinity of the College. Many choose to live further afield, in areas such as King’s Cross, while still enjoying a straightforward commute.

Parents of students who reside outside the UK are required to appoint an education guardian based in the UK. This guardian will take responsibility for the student and provide support when they are not under the direct care of the College.

The appointed education guardian should be granted legal authority to act on behalf of the parents in all matters relating to the student’s welfare, including medical care, travel arrangements, and general day-to-day support. Parents are responsible for ensuring that the guardian they appoint is suitable, trustworthy, and capable of fulfilling these responsibilities. It is also essential that the College is kept up to date with the guardian’s current contact details at all times.

For families who may be new to the UK or seeking assistance in finding a suitable guardian, our Admissions Team can provide a list of trusted guardianship and accommodation service providers who have worked with Ashbourne students in the past. While parents remain responsible for making the final decision, this support can be a helpful starting point.