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Lexusgs430:
https://www.visitlondon.com/

Thanks Lexusgs430

adegbitetunji:
London Pass � all you need

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TheGuyFromHR:
London is a huge place and accommodation is expensive there, residential and tourist alike.
The good part is that public transport is excellent and you can link everywhere from everywhere with time and patience.
Use the accommodation sites to find something will suit your pocket and head off. Very likely not to be cheap.
All London airports are accessible from central London, choose any.
Regarding sightseeing, buy a ticket on a hop on hop off bus, they take you round all the major sights, best way to get a feel of the metropolis. For specific locations, simply use your phone to plot a course.

I appreciate your feedback. Thanks

Estroller:
Check Elderss post on page 713 of the old thread.

Thanks for the information.

My people,

I am planning a trip from Scotland to London for my family just to refresh and rekindle energy in me that is almost depleted due to school works and settling down for past 6-7months.

I saw reasonable flights through easy jet via Gatwick/Luton/Stansted but not sure which one of the 3 airports will fit into my plan that I can easily commute btw tourist destinations, cheap but safe accommodation (bnb in family oriented area) and back to airport.

I have never been to London but looking forward to see places like London bridge that was falling down , London Big Ben, Iya Charlie abode, my boys will like to visit one/two clubs stadia.

I will appreciate if I can get advice on areas to search for BnB based on listed plan above. Don’t forget I be JJC for London o . Thanks

Chreze:
In Lasisi’s voice: me am not there oooo, I am just a passer by.

Make we all no lie say we no know say if you de Naija your savings de go down daily. I no know why but na so e b, and if you no comot on time the money go disappear.

We no go lie again say if you go abroad without complete arrangement say e go hard pass Naija. Someone came last year with family and was in Airbnb looking for house for months. No matter the money wey that person carry come, him can never de comfortable. The money no be same. And I think the feeling no be same.

I stayed in Airbnb for 1month, beginning of second month, I no see house rent, I just called the owner of the Airbnb house and we signed agreement for short term let for 6months. I can’t be stressing myself plus class and family. The owner was very fair and his price was okay compared to what I had I see online, plus it was a complete apartment (well furnished).

Somethings you go just take am as joke and laff. Even if it hurts you. Na life.

@Chreze,
I am gradually finding myself in same situation you were

Getting house in UK no be come chop despite being ready for long term rent or paying 6 months in advance.

Knowing that I have only 1wk remaining, I have approached my BNB owner for permanent stay and he is willing to offer only 4 months. He is fully booked after May.

My dilemma is that if I take this offer now, I will need to look for another house after May and likely change schools for kids.

Any advice on this?

Chreze:
@ Maturedhustler

And other parents in Scotland with kids that fall under the age bracket. You might want to register for your kids.

Thanks Chreze for always having me in mind.
I appreciate the all responses (Healthyliving, Umarwy and Pearlyfaze) on my issue. I cherished the sincere advices.

I am already working out on keeping the kids here but will like to give more insight.

My 16yr kid will turn 17 by April and was in final class in Nigeria b4 we moved. He is expected to register for WAEC latest tomorrow, write WAEC & JAMB before June. I have not be able to secure permanent accommodation yet and all my kids are not back to school after 3wks in Scotland. I am just thinking allowing him to return will give additional opportunity to possibly apply to any other university/college outside UK. I know that will be at a cost.

The house search is causing me serious stress and making it difficult to take a clear decision.

HopeLoveLife:
Thank you.

I actually heard it isn’t easy to get an accommodation from Nigeria, how true is this? Do you need to be there first and must you pay 6 months upfront ?

It’s not an understatement that getting an accommodation in UK is not for faint hearted.

As suggested, try spare room, shared accommodation, student residence if you are without dependent or else try Open rent, Zoopla and others.

If you have trusted friends/family members who can check available properties, it’s better you get it done before moving into UK.

It’s not compulsory to pay 6 months in advance but gradually becoming the norm to guarantee the landlord that you will take the house for long term and your ability to pay.

Ralphlauren:
Ma'am, the kids won't qualify for free tuition based on just 3 years residency alone oh but they might be eligible for student loan which HMRC will get back from them as soon as they start earning above a particular threshold.

They must have attained settled status to be eligible for free tuiton. Please refer to the link and screenshot I posted above which is directly from the student awards agency Scotland - the body tasked with processing applications and paying out the fees to the universities on behalf of the Scottish government.

I have a family friend with a Nigerian born son which she brought along with her as a child (i can't remember the age he relocated but he couldn't have been older than 10) and she overstayed her visa. She eventually regularised his status and was able to secure ILR for her son in his final term in high school. The University had expressly told her he would have to pay fees due to his status at the time. The child in question attended both primary and secondary school in Scotland. I know her stoty because she told everyone that cared to listen about the testimony

I thanked Ralphlauren, Mamatukwas, Chreze, Justwise and Dupyshoo for taking time out to respond to my question here. I have been away sorting out COVID-19 matter and looking for accommodation. No be come chop o

I am grateful. The response opened my eyes more and look ahead to prepare for what future holds.

If not that I earlier got a hint that it may not be possible for my older kids not to pay resident fees in university (although at a later stage of my student route), I wouldn’t have imagined the reality shock l would have experienced after all these struggles.

@Ralphlauren, I guess the case you cited, the boy completed the primary and secondary schools under no legal stay. The stay was perfected a year to finishing high school. Is that not the reason he was denied paying resident fee despite spending many years in UK?

My thought before now is if you’re legally resident (as a student/worker), you are a resident who can also benefit from what govt provides even if you have not achieve your ILR.

If ILR is required for this residency, then I need help/advise for best options I can progress with from here after getting below clarifications:

1. Can ILR be achieved with spending more time outside UK in a year? Considering the UK UNI cost, I am considering (difficult decision) returning my 2 older kids (15 & 16) to Nigeria to stay with their father (but visiting UK on holidays), complete secondary school in Nigeria and seek admission in Canada/US/Nigeria to save cost.
I just read also student must be 17/18 before starting UNI in Scotland/England. A-level studies /college for 2 yrs is required too.

2. If 1 above can’t work, If both stay back to start UNI in UK, I want to know if residency can be reviewed/changed after achieving the ILR.

3. If I secure work before or immediately after completing my master program, can I switch my visa route and move from 10yrs ILR as student to 5yrs as worker.

Looking forward to your informative response and candid advice. Thanks

My people,

I have been a silent follower of this thread and UK student thread for months. I have read and keep reading to learn and channel my course from many experiences in this forum. Thanks to great contributors like Justwise, chreze, Fatimo04, Lexusgs430,Scoobydo, Lagosishome, HRguy, Dupshe and many others too numerous to mention (apology if I wrongly spelt ur ID)

Following my learnings from here, I have successfully entered UK (Glasgow to be precise) with my family via student (UWS, Lanarkshire) route. Currently in BnB as advised for next 2 weeks while searching for permanent residence. I am searching on openrent, Gumtree, Zoopla etc

My campus is in Lanarkshire, Scotland but my priority is best school for my kids (16,15,13 &10). In my search, Refrenshire has best schools but we like to have local/close to ground information that can guide me in areas to focus on while searching for accommodation.

My 1st intention for relocation is to get my teenager children into UK university without paying international fees as UK resident (getting best education at reasonable cost) and I guess to achieve that, I have to start looking beyond my 1-yr master program. I need a lot of guidance on this. I am open to work/setting up business (good in pastry, restaurant and supermarket)

I got a hint that as a student even if am a resident, my dependent going to university/college will still pay international fees. Pls I need confirmation on this for my guidance. My first child (will be 17 by Apr) is to enter final class in High school and should be going to higher institution later this year.

My husband is willing to support via his work back in Naija and be visiting for now. He’s open to changes as event unfolds.

Thanks in advance as I look forward to your sincere advice.