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When Should I arrive at Halls of Residence?

Our advice is that international students aim to arrive at KSS accommodation on or around 2nd September. This will provide the opportunity for Covid-19 test results to be received prior to induction on 4th September (see below).

Will students be tested for COVID-19 on arrival?

To ensure all students can mix safely during this period KSS will be providing on-site testing for Covid-19 on arrival. Students will be required to isolate in their rooms until we have their test results (which we expect within 24 hours) and those with negative results should then be able to mix with fellow students within their household.  Any student testing positive will be supported by staff as they isolate for a minimum of 7 days and KSS will work with Public Health England on their behalf. A further test will be carried out after the isolation period.

Is there a charge for the COVID-19 test?

There will be no charge for the test on arrival, or the follow up test following a period of isolation, should this still be required. If a student requests or requires any further testing this will be charged at £75 per test. Stocks of test will be readily available and any student presenting with known symptoms will be required to take a test.

Will I be able to spend a quarantine period at KSS?

It is still uncertain as to the likelihood of quarantine measures being required in September, as the UK has already unlocked a large proportion of measures and this is expected to continue. However, to manage this uncertainty KSS has put in place a framework that will be flexible enough to cater for different students’ needs.  

Students needing to arrive prior to their induction will be able to arrive from 23rd August and complete any quarantine period at our Halls of Residence. There will be no extra charge for accommodation for quarantine periods prior to the arrival date of 2nd September, although students will be required to take the full board mandatory meal plan which will be charged at £25 per day.  

Students who arrive around the 2nd September and are required to quarantine will be able to complete this quarantine at our Halls of Residence, and attend their induction and classes online until they have completed their quarantine.

KSS is also able to support students who have quarantine restrictions at any time during the Autumn term. If a student travels to the UK during or after their induction and is then subject to a period of quarantine, the same arrangements around COVID-19 testing will be in place, prior to joining in-person classes. Full Board options will continue to be available for quarantine periods.

What kind of programme will be provided for students arriving before 2nd September?

Should students elect to travel early, a limited pre-induction programme will be in place. This will focus on students becoming fully registered and connected to our systems and resources.  Meetings with MPW Personal Tutors and teachers will take place so that any individual issues can be dealt with, and to start the ongoing processes of learning and student support. We will also provide virtual social events across the three MPW schools.

 

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