London is one of the greatest cities in the world. It is a vibrant,
exciting city with many activities to keep everybody occupied.
It is also a vast multi-racial and cultural community in which any
overseas visitor can be comfortable, whatever their ethnic or cultural background.
The Academy is based in Barking, in the East End of London. There are excellent transport links, including a very busy train and tube station and a large volume of regular buses. For students Barking is an ideal place to live, work and play. Accommodation is readily available at competitive prices in comparison to central London.
Barking is an area with a diverse multicultural community catering for major religions and cultures. This is reflected in the restaurants, eateries, general shops, grocery stores and places of worship. It has a covered shopping centre, ample parking and a busy high street. An excellent area for recreational activities, with a number of parks, cultural clubs, sports clubs and many well equipped gyms. Barking is an outstanding area for cuisines from around the world, catering for Oriental, Indian and Mexican to name a few, along with many popular fast food places and takeaways. Other recreational facilities available nearby include cinema, theatre, fairs, and museums.
