Accommodation and Health Insurance in London

ACCOMMODATION

Istituto Marangoni London takes pride in providing our students a safe, modern & inclusive accommodation space in the heart of a vibrant cosmopolitan London.

The London school has a range of recognised partnerships with the best housing providers in the city to provide our students a wide range of choices to suit their preferences & needs.

• London has a wide range of hotels, from luxury five-star properties to budget-friendly options. Some popular areas to stay include the West End, Covent Garden, Camden and the City of London, our students will benefit from the accommodation options, which are located close to the Fashion & Design school with other strategic locations available upon request.
• Our partners will provide students personalised guidance and support in selecting the best suited options to match their needs and importantly simplify contractual processes.
• A dedicated representative from each of our providers will be ready to assist through exclusive marangoni emails
• Exclusive offers provided by our partners only to Marangoni students, as a student, you have a range of accommodation options in London, private halls of residence, and shared flats or houses.
• Transport: London has an extensive public transport network, including buses, trains, and the iconic London Underground. Students are often eligible for discounted travel cards, making it easier to explore the city.

When choosing accommodation in London, consider factors like location, price, and amenities, as well as your personal preferences and travel needs. It's also a good idea to book well in advance, especially during peak travel season.

External Useful websites for rooms or flats:

• Spare Room - www.spareroom.co.uk
• Zoopla - www.zoopla.co.uk
• Rightmove - www.rightmove.co.uk
• Unite Student  - www.unitestudents.com

HEALTH INSURANCE

At hand assistance: the partnership with APRIL INTERNATIONAL

Istituto Marangoni aims at improving the student experience by building a strong sense of protection in and out of the school.

As a result, Istituto Marangoni recommends students to take out a health insurance during their study abroad, to find twenty-four/seven assistance in case of emergency.

For this purpose Istituto Marangoni partnered with APRIL International, to make students’ life easier through ad-hoc insurance packages for study abroad students.

• What is APRIL International?

It is a 100%  digital health insurance solution to make students’ life easier while studying abroad. With 40 years of experience, 260 multilingual employees, and more than 180 countries covered, the Company boasts an outstanding expertise in the field, covering more than  150,000 insured members abroad.

Awards & Ratings: N°1 service provider for international health insurance 2022&2023 (The Health Protection Awards), Leading health insurance solution provider Europe 2022 (IBM AWARD).

• As a study abroad student, why should you take out international student insurance?

It is advisable to have private health insurance to make sure you have easy access to treatments and medical consultations, no waiting lists, and more freedom of choice. Moreover medical care in a foreign country could be very expensive. This is why Istituto Marangoni suggests students to take out APRIL’s student insurance and benefit from a customized solution.

• How many insurance packages are available?

Students attending Istituto Marangoni for their study-abroad experience, will be provided with 2 options :

Long stay (> 1 year) – up to  1500 EUR per year: full cover for 12 months with automatic renewal.

Short stay (< 1 year) – up to  700 EUR per year: students can choose between 2 packs. Emergency cover pack (covering only in case of accident or emergency); Comfort cover pack (covering routine healthcare + planned emergency hospitalization).

Premiums will vary depending on the pack and the country of destination, for personalized information, please make a quote following this link: www.april-international.com/london.

• How does the online subscription work?

APRIL is 100% digital health insurance, accessible 24/7, user-friendly and reliable. The insurance will work thanks to Easy Claim digital App, through which students can:

- Submit health insurance claims and find useful documents of the insurance plan.

- Find the nearest healthcare professional and a list of emergency numbers 24/7

- Connect with a doctor using teleconsultation.

• Contacts

In order to get in touch with APRIL International’s team for further information, please click on the following link: www.april-international.com/london.

The team will then be at your disposal for any further queries and to guide you through the process.