Min Yao Luo

from China

"Kings helped me get used to the language and the culture in the UK, which enabled me enjoy the life here besides study.

"The best part about Kings is making friends from different backgrounds. It has made the study more fun, this is my greatest gain from Kings. Kings is like a big family.

"Living in a host family helped me know more interesting stuff. What I really like in the UK is the pubs and clubs. The UK has a great atmosphere.

"I plan to stay in England for one or two years if I get a job opportunity. After that I might go back to China, but who knows? Maybe I will love it here so much that I will never go back!"

Gaini Bishekova

from Kazakhstan

"One thing that I like about Kings is that you feel like you are in a big family: everybody is so supportive and can give you help not only with academic issues, but everyday difficulties as well.

"When I first entered the college, I could feel this positive atmosphere of both fun and studying.     

"I still remember: when we first came to Kings our Principal Simon told us: 'Here, at Kings, you are going to call teachers by their first names, because from now we are one family'.

"I personally was looking forward to each day, because each day at Kings is so different."

Saruar Manarbek

from Kazakhstan

"If I described what it was like coming to Kings to a friend back home I would tell them that at first you feel homesick. Then you get used to it and then you do not even want to come back home.

"It’s hard work and a really challenging agenda but all the time you see new prospects and set new targets. Any problem you just let the Welfare Officer know and it’s ok.

"Last but not least – you make friends for life."

Nikita Stetsyuk

from Russia

"Thanks to good facilities and friendly teachers, studying at Kings is very interesting and enjoyable. And the unique atmosphere of a multinational society contributes to the will to learn something new."

Aizhan Alimbetova

from Kazahkstan

"I chose Kings because of its reputation. Kings is a leading college for international students.

"All students at Kings are required to work hard! It helps students to do their best.

"The best things about studying at Kings is the environment and the good facilities."

Ana Xhemalaj

from Albania

"Firstly, Kings creates a friendly and comfortable atmosphere which certainly encourages students to be more interested and concentrated in their studies. In addition, the qualified teachers produce high quality teaching.

"The fact that Kings is an international family makes it a useful life experience which enables students to interact with different cultures and enjoy exchanging different lifestyles and mentalities.

"I consider living in the UK as one of the most valuable experiences in my life as it helped me to strengthen my personality and grow up. I particularly appreciate the English language, culture and of course British humour."

Mukaruginiza Bwandinga

from Rwanda

"Teachers and all employees of Kings follow each student and care about them.

"The best part of being at Kings is the difference of cultures and the welcoming staff.

"I didn’t know that the British were so open-minded. I’ve met people who laugh and welcome you as if they've known you for years.

"My studies at Kings have been a great experience which I will remember all my life and probably renew as soon as I get the opportunity."

Sophie Koch

from Belgium

"The staff at Kings are always there for the students and it’s very important because it's not easy to arrive in a country where people don't speak our language.

"I really like the tolerance and the patience of the English people."

Frai Mecaj

from Albania

"At Kings we have our own library, our own listening area, our own computer room and wireless network - and everything seems to work well. All the teachers are very kind and friendly to you. They take care of you as if they had known you for a long time.

"At Kings everything is so easy. Kings is like a little family where everybody can find a warm place to stay, learn and socialise. If something is going wrong or you need help everybody would do the most to help you. The college is open until 10pm which makes it more easy to study and lets you access all the college’s materials for revision.

"Life in the UK is so cool, especially studying with students from all around the globe. I like it so much because everybody is so easy going. We have a lot of fun in the weekends and study hard during week days."

"My Kings experience has been absolutely amazing."

Luis Rios

from Spain

"The atmosphere here is so friendly.

"Staying in a cosmopolitan place like Oxford is a lot of fun. You can meet many students from all over the world. It’s a multi ethnic place for living and meeting people.

"Coming to Kings in Oxford gives students a really good opportunity to meet people of other countries and cultures, at the same time, you can spend a great time trying to improve your English."

Yelzhas Korabayev

from Kazakhstan

"At King’s College, Oxford I found that the atmosphere is very friendly and kind. I can speak with teachers as they are my friends; it really helps me to feel myself comfortable. The atmosphere helps to make me feel myself - like at home and this makes my studies easier.

"There is a lot of support around the school. Everyone is ready to help me when I have problems.

"I talk with other students from other countries to improve my English and it really helped me to achieve some improvements at language. The college also organises special trips, excursions and sport activities."