UIC has now completed the next part of our development with the opening of our new computer room. Since the school moved to Mortimer Street in 2006 we have had a room for self study with books and other resources for students to use, but became aware over a period of time that fewer and fewer students used the room for studying while the feedback we collected from students at the end of their course always commented on the number of PCs available in the school.  After consulting with students and teachers about the kinds of facilities they wanted in the school to help with learning we made some big decisions – we closed the cafeteria, and turned it into an e-learning centre which is now open, with 14 state-of-the art computers. We negotiated deals with several local cafes so you can get coffee and tea within minutes of the school for a special price if you show your UIC student card. As well as the PCs we also have wi-fi throughout the building and so it is really easy to access the Internet when you are with us.

The PCs are there for students to use to improve their English. All students, when enrolling with UIC, are automatically given a password which allows access to our student community. This has all sorts of information about the school, gives you access to a special area where you can study and plenty of information about the school and classmates. You can actually log in before you even arrive in the school – so can familiarise yourself with the school and your learning objectives. You might know that UIC also offers classes to British students who want to learn foreign languages and these students often want to meet foreign students in the UK to practise exchange conversations; this is all done though our student community!

We have found that  students who make the most of their time in London are the ones who benefit most. UIC, by adding an inclusive opportunity to use e-learning - is making this opportunity even better. As well as your class and the social programme you can now also have easy, fast and free Internet access and access to a fantastic e-learning programme. So, there is really no difficulty in using this in the school or at home and making sure that you are making the most of your time in London.

You might also find the UIC facebook pages, our flickr site and getting automatic links to the UIC blogs interesting – and helpful for your English.

So, come and see how the systems work and if you are not sure then go to the office and get your passwords, and then off you go.

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