Living at KSS Halls of Residence: Essential Information

Welcome meeting
We will schedule an induction meeting with you on arrival to go over key points and to answer any questions. We will utilise MS Teams for many of our meetings this year.

Arriving
You must book an arrival slot with the Accommodation Team for the date and time of  your arrival to ensure we can manage the arrival in a COVID-secure way.

When planning your journey please note that check in times are between 07:00 and 22:00 only. You must speak with us to plan your arrival before confirming your flights.

Please click below to send us your travel details.

Quarantine and COVID-19 Test
On arrival we will ask you to take a Covid-19 test and to isolate in your room. Results will take 24 hours. Students testing all clear will be able to move around within their flat if they are subject to UK government quarantine or move around more freely if they are not.

If you are required to undertake quarantine for 14 days on arrival, please plan for this bringing any essentials including medication needed with you. MPW and KSS use Microsoft Teams for online lessons and for online meetings, please look to install this on your devices in advance. KSS will also use WhatsApp students should download this to their device in advance.

What to bring with you

Clothes
The UK can be quite warm in September, but it is heading into the cooler months and as the days shorten the temperature will fall away. Please therefore bring a mix of clothing for both warm and cooler weather. Good quality waterproof clothes are also essential for when the weather turns wet. 

Adaptor plug
Any electrical item will need a 3-pin fused plug to work in the UK. Remember to bring a suitable adaptor for hairdryers, phone/laptop chargers, etc. UK sockets use 240v mains power so please check that your electrical items will work on this voltage. We will need to check your adaptors to make sure these comply with UK safety regulations.

Cash
It will be useful to make sure that you have some British Pounds (GBP) with you on arrival to cover any urgent purchases. Please note that the College will be able to provide a letter of introduction so that you can quickly open a UK bank account once term has started. 

Medicine and toiletries 
Please make sure you have any essential or prescribed medication with you, as well as any of your preferred brand of toiletries. 

Bed linen and towels
These will be provided in your room for the duration of your stay. 

Kitchen utensils 
Your will have access to a kitchen which is equipped with a microwave, fridge and oven. We will provide essential equipment (plates, cutlery, saucepans etc) which you may wish to supplement once you have settled in.

Getting to Cambridge

By Taxi
We ask that you travel from the airport directly to your residence. You should ensure that the Taxi is COVID secure (regularly sanitised, driver wearing a mask) and that you wear a fresh mask for your journey. Your guardian can arrange an airport collection for you which should be booked  least three days in advance.

Taxis from Heathrow / Gatwick to Cambridge will cost between £140 - £200 when booked in advance. Taxis from London Stansted will be less.

If you would like KSS to arrange your travel please contact us at least five days in advance so that we can provide an accurate quote.