Historic Excitement, Academic Excellence.

A Timeless City Steeped in Tradition!

As ancient as the Roman Empire and at the cutting edge of cosmopolitan style – a cornerstone of Western culture and a truly international destination. Home to spirited politics, legendary theater and great rock-and-roll, London provides an incredible destination for an unforgettable summer.

Sign up for ACA’s London program, and you’ll be in the midst of a city bustling with classic charm and modern sophistication. Like any capital, its population is diverse and seemingly always on the go. London’s endless energy seems always tempered by proper English manners, making it as inviting as it is energizing.

There’s so much to experience in this remarkable city, from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace and Abbey Road to Piccadilly Circus – a summer in London is bound to be smashing!

Experience Life, British Style

Even amidst so much history, you’ll have ample opportunity to enjoy the moment. For a bird’s-eye view of London, take a spin on the London Eye, the Ferris wheel overlooking the Thames. Don’t miss landmarks like Big Ben, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Globe Theatre. Spend a day at the Tate Modern or shopping along Portobello Road in Notting Hill. See the Cabinet War Rooms that housed Winston Churchill’s WWII bunker and watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.

Fancy a break? Grab a seat at a famous London tearoom, enjoy a “cuppa” and watch the world go by. If you prefer to “leg it,” take a stroll along the Thames over the Tower Bridge to the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey.

Travel Through Time

Founded by the Romans at a convenient crossing of the Thames almost 2,000 years ago, London has a long, incredibly rich history. What began as a hodgepodge of tribes and small kingdoms grew to become the heart of the British Empire, one of the world’s great powers.

A stay in London is filled with countless opportunities to experience the intersection of ancient and contemporary world history. London remains one of the most powerful global capitals, the political, economic and cultural heart of Britain, and home to the 2012 Olympic Games!

From the Romans to the Tudors, King Arthur to Queen Elizabeth, English history continues to captivate our imaginations. What Londoners call history, the rest of us call legend!

Location, Location, Location

Located steps from Hyde Park in posh Chelsea, Imperial College is the ideal London location. The most affluent borough in all of England, Chelsea is regarded as a safe and exciting gateway to London. The ever-hip King’s Road gives way to the mystique of Notting Hill. Find shopping heaven on Sloane Street, fantastic scenery in Kensington Gardens and some of London’s most loved museums. Chelsea is a great base for all your London adventures!

First-Rate Rec Facilities

Ethos Sports Hall – Exercise Facility

• 75-station fitness gym
• Climbing wall
• Exercise studio
• Basketball court sports hall
• 25m deck level swimming pool
• Squash courts

A College Worthy of an Empire

Imperial College London is a university renowned for its world-class scholarship, education and research in science, engineering and medicine. Located in Chelsea, it is consistently rated among the top universities, not just in the United Kingdom, but the world.

More than 13,000 students from over 120 different countries attend Imperial, reinforcing a reputation for excellence and an unfailing entrepreneurial culture. In fact, Imperial is so well regarded for its business disposition that its students have helped launch no less than 60 companies!