Student Accommodation near Alpha Meridian College, Greenwich

About Alpha Meridian College

Alpha Meridian College is a private, independent educational institution located in Greenwich, South East London. Founded in 1994, the college has a significant number of international students who come to pursue academic goals and career opportunities. The college states its aim is to motivate and challenge students to reach their full potential and continuously improve the learning environment. Their program leaders are described as specialists in their teaching areas.  

The college prepares students for external examinations of various awarding organizations, including:

Association of Business Executives (ABE): Offering Higher Diplomas, Graduate Integrated Diplomas, and Graduate Diplomas in Business Management and Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality Management.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Preparing students for papers F4, F5, F6, and F7 in Accountancy.

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT: Offering Professional Graduate Diplomas and Diplomas in Information Technology.

Alpha Meridian College also has agreements with the University of the West of England, Bristol, and Edge Hill University for programs, although these were noted as "not yet been initiated" in a 2012 review.

Multicultural Environment: With a large number of international students, the college likely fosters a diverse and multicultural environment.

Location in Greenwich: Being located in Greenwich, students would have access to the historical and cultural attractions of the area, including the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, and the Cutty Sark. Greenwich also offers a range of shops, markets, and restaurants.

Access to London: Greenwich has good transport links to central London, providing students with access to the vast array of social, cultural, and entertainment opportunities the city offers.

Focus on Academics: As a private college preparing students for specific professional qualifications and potentially university progression, student life is likely centered around academic studies and preparation for examinations.

Support for International Students: The college mentions that it is licensed by the Home Office to recruit international students, suggesting that they likely have support services in place for students from overseas.

• Greenwich: Shortest commute, attractive, can be expensive.
• Deptford: Adjacent, more diverse, often more affordable, good transport.
• New Cross: Strong student population (Goldsmiths), good transport.
• Lewisham: Larger centre, wider housing options, good transport links.
• Woolwich: East of Greenwich, more affordable, good transport links (including Elizabeth Line).
• North Greenwich: Modern, near The O2, excellent transport links.

Getting to Greenwich:

Train (National Rail): Greenwich Station (direct from London Bridge, Cannon Street).

DLR (Docklands Light Railway): Cutty Sark, Greenwich, Island Gardens stations.

Tube: Nearby North Greenwich (Jubilee Line) with bus connection.

Bus: Numerous routes serve Greenwich.

River Bus (Thames Clippers): Scenic option.

Getting to Alpha Meridian College (Greenwich Campus):

Walking: Greenwich is compact, college likely within walking distance of transport hubs.

Bus: Local routes will serve specific address.

DLR: Short walk from Greenwich DLR stations possible.

Student Travel Within London:

Oyster Card or Contactless Payment: Essential.

Travel Zones: Greenwich is mainly Zone 2 and 3.

Bus Hopper Fare: Unlimited bus/tram within 1 hour.

Daily and Weekly Capping.