FACILITIES & RESOURCES FOR OUR STUDENTS
The following are our resources and facilities, and any support that we can offer, we will be happy to talk about it and give our best help.
CANTEEN
LCMS recognises that a canteen facility is a necessary feature of an efficient college that is attentive to the requirements and needs of its students. While the canteen facility is being looked into but the college is situated within easy reach a number of shops, restaurants and fast foods outlets catering for many different tastes and preferences.
REFERENCE LIBRARY
LCMS maintains a small reference library that is available to all registered students for reference use only. At present there is no lending facility, but students may request a letter from the college, with which they would usually gain access to public libraries and the libraries of most universities.
INTERNET ACCESS
Internet access will be available to all students registered at the college.
COMPUTER LAB
A fully-equipped computer room is available for use by all students whose courses include practical computing. Other students will be allowed access at the discretion of the college and basic computing facilities will be provided in the students’ common room.
ENTERTAINMENT
A varied programme of social events will be organised by the college’s student welfare officer and the famous attractions of central London are easily accessible. We also organise excursions within and outside town during the college's calendar. We also encourage our students to be outgoing and make positive relationships and friends within the college and outside, as they may have access.
LEARNER ADVICE AND GUIDENCE
LCMS has a Student Welfare Officer who is competent to provide advice and assistance for students when necessary. The college recognises that students need guidance, counselling and support on an on-going basis, but often have problems that emerge. At LCMS the Student Welfare Officer is always at hand to give such assistance.
The Academic Director, working closely with the Programme Co-ordinator will support students and ensure that there is an adequate system in place for student services and welfare.
The induction for new candidates provides a platform to provide instructions, advice and written material, which are meant to be of practical aid to our students while they are with us.
Tutors are encouraged, and indeed are expected to be supportive to our students, and be of assistance whenever necessary.
The culture and values at LCMS are such that every member of staff is expected to contribute to the overall services that we provide to students, and be part of student care
STUDENT WELFARE
We are very much aware that our students’ performance in their studies can be greatly influenced by the comfort of their surroundings. Although at present we are a relatively small college, we still devote considerable attention and resources to ensuring that the environment and facilities are conducive to academic success and the well being of our students. Additionally, the services provided to students seek to ensure the satisfaction of our students, and to help overcome any problems they may have, particularly in the case of students for whom this is their first stay away from home.
The college will help in applying for bank accounts with local banks and will freely provide the necessary documents and advice for such requirements as registering with a doctor, obtaining a National Insurance (NI) number, council tax exemption, visa extension and so forth.
Counselling and career advice is readily available through our highly trained and experienced staff. Regular life’s skills workshops serve as a practical and useful resource for our students.
ACCOMMODATION
LCMS has a range of accommodation available locally from single rooms to flats at reasonable costs. For students applying from overseas, accommodation can be reserved in advance on submission of the appropriate form and deposit. Such students will be met at the airport (provided at least three days notice of arrival time is given) and driven to their accommodation. |