There is something irresistible about London. Maybe it’s the sights like Big Ben or the Tower Bridge that already feel familiar. Or the international character that is evident in every neighborhood, where people of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds live and work together. Whatever it is that has drawn you to London, don’t look back now—London awaits!
This is your chance to live and learn alongside students from the UK and around the world by directly enrolling at Mountview Academy of Theater Arts.
IES Abroad London is dedicated to enhancing your study abroad experience with superior student services and opportunities to fully experience life in London. Our staff in London will help you make the most of your experience abroad.
London will be your classroom. Involvement in the local community enriches your learning experiences and provides excellent opportunities for cultural integration. Additionally, the IES Abroad London staff can provide you with volunteer opportunities once you are on-site.
We want you to feel at home in London, so we will do everything we can to help you integrate into life in London.
These dates are preliminary and are subject to change. Students should not book flights according to these dates.
IES Abroad’s mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences. That is why we partnered with Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Mountview Academy of Theater Artswww.mountview.org.uk Founded in 1945, Mountview is recognized as one of the UK’s leading academies of Theatre Arts, offering extensive and stimulating training for a career in Performance.
As graduates of one of Britain’s leading independent drama schools, Mountview students are making their mark in all branches of the profession. Dame Judi Dench currently serves as the President of Mountview.
Courses You must be a Theater or Musical Theater major or the equivalent to apply to this program. You enroll in the Musical Theatre program, and participate in the standard second year B.A. Musical Theatre undergraduate program of study for either the fall semester or academic year.
Mountview’s courses are structured to give you a thorough grounding in all aspects of your chosen field. Courses provide you with a range of acting and performance opportunities underpinned by practical training in essential physical and vocal skills. You are offered many opportunities to explore, develop, and strengthen all the skills needed for a career in performance, not only within theatre but also in other media including television, pop, cabaret, and session work.
This program reflects the demands of contemporary professional acting. In addition, Musical Theatre students also benefit from weekly one-to-one singing lessons and regular one-to-one vocal coaching sessions.
Courses are designed to develop technical skills in class and performance, ignite the imagination, and prepare you for a wonderfully diverse career in performance. As such, Mountview requires constant attendance at all classes, rehearsals, seminars, and other events in order to maximize your study experience.
You take a prescribed set of courses in the conservatory-style, which encompass the following modules:
Musical Theatre Program
Location Located in North London in the borough of Haringay, Mountview is well-placed for easy access to West End and fringe theaters. Mountview is located seven miles or about 35 minutes by public transportation, from the IES Abroad London Center.
Facility highlights include the rehearsal and singing studios, the learning resources center and offices, specialist dance and musical theatre studios, and a keyboard lab.
Even though you’re directly enrolling in one of our partner universities, there’s something IES Abroad wants you to know: we’re here for you if you need us.
Advising Choosing and directly enrolling in courses abroad can be confusing and overwhelming. This is why we offer you predeparture advising that’s specific to your needs. Our goal is to provide support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process.
But our advising services don’t stop there. While you’re in London, our staff is available to help you transition into your new home.
Support The support services we offer IES Abroad direct enrollment students are specifically designed to help you achieve your study abroad goals as effectively and smoothly as possible. We know studying abroad is an adventure, and, at times, you may need help or just someone to talk to—that’s why our staff will be there for you.
On-Site Staff Whether you have questions about academic requirements, housing, or well-being and safety, our London-based IES Abroad staff is available to fully support you. Because of our close relationship with the universities in London, IES Abroad is also able to offer you unique academic, social, and cultural opportunities. Our staff in London will accompany you throughout orientation, as well as at the IES Abroad field trips and cultural events.
Our job is to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding what landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave London, it will feel like home.
As part of our direct enrollment services, we offer well-located, comfortable housing for all students because securing housing independently can be challenging. IES Abroad’s housing options meet our safety and security standards.
Chester House Residence Hall - Located about 10 minutes by train from the Mountview facilities, Chester House Residence Hall is home to students from around the world.
All rooms are singles and furnished with a bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, wardrobe, and a sink. Bed linens are provided and changed weekly. You must provide your own towels. The rooms are serviced weekly, and Resident Assistants also live on-site. Chester House also has a main lounge, game room, vending machines, a gym, TV lounge, and laundry room.
In a separate dining room, breakfast and an evening meal are served Monday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, breakfast, lunch, and an evening meal are provided. These meals are included in the program fee. It is not possible to self-cater in this housing option, though you do have access to mini fridges and microwaves.
Part of making you feel at home in London is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it is an orientation program that makes you feel prepared, housing that is well-located and comfortable, or field trips that take you off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.
IES Abroad Orientation Upon arrival in London, you participate in an introductory orientation with the IES Abroad London staff. Designed specifically for direct enrollment students, the IES Abroad orientation program introduces you to your direct enrollment program, your fellow students, and to London.
Other highlights may include a bus tour of London and other cultural activities. In addition, you will learn about the teaching methods of British professors of your host institution.
University Orientation You also attend your host institution’s orientation, where you'll get acquainted with the logistics of student life.
Redefine the way you live and learn in London through our cultural events, such as:
University Clubs & Events Membership in the student union is open to all full-time and part-time students of Mountview. As an affiliate of the national union of students, the union has access to a wide range of services and discounts. In addition to the student union, the full-time student body elects its own committee that has regular meetings with the senior management team and the Principal to discuss any suggestions students may have.
Although your adventure begins in London, our field trips take you to other great cities in England to provide contrast and context for what you are learning in London. You share a portion of the cost with IES Abroad. Past destinations are listed below.
OVERNIGHT TRIPSStonehenge, Bath, and Salisbury 2 Days Visit mysterious Stonehenge, the ancient Roman baths in Bath, and the Salisbury Cathedral, one of the finest examples of the early English Gothic architecture style in Britain.
Yorkshire 2 Days Explore the north of England, including a night in the historic town of York. Other sites of interest include stunning national parks, the Bronte Parsonage, Castle Howard, and Fountains Abbey.
DAY TRIPSBrighton 1 Day Explore the historic maze of twisting alleyways and enjoy an optional visit to the royal pavilion, one of Europe’s most exotic royal palaces.
East Sussex 1 Day Enjoy a locally-sourced lunch at a working farm or country pub, and visit the country meeting place for the group of artists and intellectuals known as the Bloomsbury Group.
Stratford and Kenilworth 1 day Visit Shakespeare’s house, place of birth, Hall’s Croft, and place of his burial, Holy Trinity Church.
Oxford 1 Day Visit historic Christ Church College and take a walking tour for a look at works by a famous group of 19th-century artists.
Cambridge 1 Day See the beautiful university town of Cambridge, situated north of London. Explore the different colleges and visit the world famous King’s College.
The IES Abroad London Center, situated in the central London neighborhood of Bloomsbury, is a two-minute walk from the British Museum.
Features include:
John OckeyIES Abroad Director John brings over 12 years of experience with IES Abroad, including seven years with IES Abroad Milan and nearly three years with IES Abroad Siena before coming to IES Abroad London. During his time in Siena, John developed and implemented a banner program with a strong focus on cultural immersion and academic rigor. In Milan, he played a key role in improving and developing the Milan program, notably in the areas of student housing, student activities, orientation, and supervision of the student services staff. Prior to working for IES Abroad, John received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Italian Literature and Art History from Brigham Young University and worked in Geneva for the United Nations.
IES Abroad Staff Diane Atkinson Academic Advisor
Vanessza Kaloczy Student Affairs Coordinator
Elaine Staunton Assistant Director
Alice Coltofeanu Academic Programmes Manager
Martin Hannan Accounts Administrator
Zosia Rutkowska Senior Programme Coordinator
Beth Lehlbach Internship Liaison Officer
Faculty Diane Atkinson,Cultural History Doctor of Philosophy Writer and Curator
Jennifer Bailey,Theater Studies Doctor of Philosophy Head, Extramural Studies and Continuing Education, City University
Caroline Beery,International Business BA in History Founding Partner, Coghill and Beery International, Lecturer and Consultant
Marina Caldarone,Drama Studies BA in English Playwright and Producer
Julie Charalambides,English Literature Master of Arts Writer and Editor, Blackstone Press Limited
Mary Condé,Literature Doctor of Philosophy Lecturer, Queen Mary
Kate DomailleMedia Education MA in Film & Media Studies in Education
Michael Drolet,History and Political Science Doctor of Philosophy Lecturer, Royal Holloway College, University of London
Colin EllwoodDirector of the Theatre Directing Program at Rose Bruford College
Yolanda ErasoHistory of Medicine PhD in the History of Medicine
Lucinda HawksleyAuthor, Curator, Spearker
Andrey Jichev,Business and EU Issues MBA Management Consultant and Lecturer
Maria JichevaManagement and International Business MA and BA degrees from the University of Sofia, Bulgaria MBA from The American International University in London Intercultural Communication and Management Specialist
Rajiv MalusteEconomist PhD, MPP, MBA
Andy Pankhurst,Fine Arts HDFA, Fine ArtsSlade School of Fine Art, University College London
Cinzia PezzolesiPyschology PhD
Dianna PierceTeleviesion, News, Journalism, Politics, Public Relations BA
Alan PowersArt History PhD
Julian Putkowski,British Studies, History BA, Senior Lecturer, Historian and Broadcaster Kings College, University of London
Naomi SeekingsArt Education, Video Production
Alejandro Martin SposatoCross Cultural Organizational Behaviour Lecturer PhD Candidate
Sylvia TijmstraHuman Geography, Political Science PhD
Suzanne WatersHistory of Art and Architecture Teaches at Birkbeck College, University of London Teaches Modern Art and Architecture at the University of Westminster Heritage Consultant
Richard WeightCultural and Ethnic Studies Doctor of Philosophy, Author and Historical Consultant Lecturer, University of East London/Kings College London
Marianne WilliamsonEnglish Literature, Education
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