Starting at LSA

LSA reception

If you need help, assistance or guidance in any matters, speak to the LSA Reception staff. They are happy to assist you with any queries and to answer your questions.

Services & Facilities at LSA

 Apart from academic facilities, LSA provides student welfare services for the newly arrived students to adjust to the needs such as opening an account, finding places of worship and general guidance. Please refer to LSA prospectus for more details. Prospectus copy can be downloaded from www.lsa-uk.org

Induction Programme & Enrolment

 All new students must attend the induction programme as it not only helps you to settle in and meet other students, but also includes enrolment procedure and timetable.

 On the Day:

• You will be given course information and student handbook
• Register and enroll into your classes by paying the remaining fee
• Discuss your payment plan
• Information on how to Purchase textbooks
• Information on how to open a bank account
• Obtain your Student ID Card
• Meet new friends before commencing study and be introduced to your course coordinator and tutor
• Ensure that you bring your passport and all your previous academic achievements with you on induction day

What happens if you miss induction programme?

If you are unable to arrive on time for Study Program or before the commencement of the semester, you must notify LSA and seek permission for a late arrival.

Class times

You will receive your timetable during Induction Program, which will indicate the days and timing of your classes. At LSA, classes are conducted Between Mondays- Fridays from 9.00am-6.00pm (Breaks are given to the students throughout these classes.) Students are required to maintain above 80% attendance in all scheduled classes. Failure to do so will result in expulsion from the college and subsequently from UK.

Computer Access

Enrolled LSA students will be allowed to access to the LSA computer laboratory Which are connected to Internet. Students are prohibited to browse indecent web site whilst in the LSA Computer Lab.

How to reach us

Learning & Skills Academy

Temple chambers,
Learning & Skills Academy
Temple Chambers, 68-72 Stuart Street
Luton, Bedfordshire
LU1 2SW

General Enquiries 01582 482 973  Email: info@lsa-uk.org  ; Web: www.lsa-uk.org

Learning & Skills Academy is based at Stuart Street Luton, which is served with superb road, rail and air links. It is at the hub of national and international travel networks, Situated just 30 miles north of London.

DIRECTION BY ROAD

Luton is accessed directly from the M1 at Junction 10. The A1 is connected via the A505 and A602.

From M1 (London Luton Airport exit), exit at Junction 10 and follow signs for Luton town centre and locate Stuart Street near by Luton Magistrate Court.

BY RAIL

FROM LONDON TO LUTON

First Capital Connect trains for Luton and Bedford leave from St Pancras International every 15 - 20 minutes. You should take a Northbound train. Get off at Luton (not at Luton Airport Parkway). The train terminates in Bedford.

FROM LUTON TO LONDON

First Capital Connect services connect Luton with Bedford (23 min), London (34 min to St Pancras International; Farringdon; Barbican; Moorgate; City Thameslink; Blackfriars; and 50 min to London Bridge), East Croydon (64 min), Gatwick Airport (80 min) and Brighton (2 h) for the South Coast.

Luton is also served by East Midlands Trains services from Sheffield and London St Pancras.

DIRECTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHO ARE COMING FROM OVERSEAS.

ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL STATION (LONDON)

If you are coming from Europe via Eurostar, you arrive at St Pancras International Station.The three London railway stations St Pancras International, St Pancras and Kings Cross are located very close to each other. They form a 'hub' where many London Underground 'tube' services and many national and international (Eurostar) train services stop or terminate. Trains for Luton and Bedford depart from St Pancras International.

TO LUTON - FROM LONDON ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL BY FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT TRAIN

First Capital Connect trains for Luton and Bedford leave from St Pancras International every 15 - 20 minutes. You should take a Northbound train. Get off at Luton (not at Luton Airport Parkway). The train terminates in Bedford.

Getting to Luton from UK airports

1. From London Heathrow Airport by Train

At Heathrow the London Underground train station (Piccadilly Line) is located directly under the central bus station for terminals 1, 2 and 3, and is clearly signposted from all Terminals. Terminals 4 and 5 have their own, separate station.

Underground services are available from around 05:30 to 23:30.

Take the London Underground train, Piccadilly Line, from Heathrow to London. Change at King’s Cross St Pancras station onto the First Capital Connect train to Luton. Get off at Luton (not at Luton Airport Parkway).

2. From London Heathrow Airport by bus/coach

Take the National Express public coach service direct to Luton – this coach leaves from the Central Bus Station for Terminals 1,2 and 3, and from directly outside the terminal building for Terminals 4 and 5.
You can buy a ticket (cost around 20 GBP) at the National Express ticket office in the Central Bus Station or directly from the driver. This is a high frequency service – there is a bus to Luton every hour 7 days a week from 06:00 to 23:00. For further detals please check http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/Airport/London-Heathrow-Airport.aspx

3. From London Gatwick Airport by bus/coach

Take the National Express public coach service direct to Luton. For Details log on to http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/Airport/London-Gatwick-Airport.aspx

4. From Stansted Airport by train

Take a train to Tottenham Hale, London; then take the Underground to Kings Cross. First Capital Connect trains for Luton leave from St Pancras International station every 15 - 20 minutes. You should take a Northbound train. Get off at Luton (not at Luton Airport Parkway).

5. From London Luton Airport by taxi or bus

Take a taxi or the regular airport bus to Luton Town Centre. The journey takes about 10 minutes. A taxi costs around 5 - 6 GBP.

DIRECTION TO WALK FROM THE LUTON TRAIN STATION

From the train station ticket office cross over the walkway towards Luton town centre. Go down the steps and turn right at the bottom, the Hat Factory should be on your right, follow the road down the hill. Cross over the road at the crossing, the Job Centre should be in front of you and continue towards The Mall shopping centre. Cross over the bus route and enter the shopping centre, go up the escalator and take a left at the top. Walk through the shopping centre and come outside into the Hi Street and follow directions towards the Upper George Street. Keep walking towards the Upper Goerge Streer, at the end of upper George Street turn left into Stuart street, and pass two building on your Left you can find Temple Chambers.