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Insurance Terminology International Students Should Know
Zihuan Nie | Jun 12, 2024
Insurance policies can be filled with words and phrases that are not commonly used in everyday conversation. As an international student, you should familiarize yourself with these insurance terms found in many private medical insurance plans in the UK.
5 Tips to Cope with Culture Shock
ISO Customer Care | Jan 26, 2024 Student Life
There's a lot that comes with moving to a new country, with culture shock being one of them. See some tips below to help manage it!
Insurance Terminology International Students Should Know
Zihuan Nie | Jun 12, 2024
Insurance policies can be filled with words and phrases that are not commonly used in everyday conversation. As an international student, you should familiarize yourself with these insurance terms found in many private medical insurance plans in the UK.
5 Tips to Cope with Culture Shock
ISO Customer Care | Jan 26, 2024 Student Life
There's a lot that comes with moving to a new country, with culture shock being one of them. See some tips below to help manage it!
ISO Goes International with UK Gold!
ISO Customer Care | Aug 15, 2023
On our 65th anniversary, ISO launches UK Gold - a private medical insurance plan in the UK dedicated to international students. Read more to find out about the plan details.
Why International Students Should Get Private Medical Insurance in the UK
Zihuan Nie | May 08, 2023
As an international student studying in the U.K., you are required to pay the hefty £470 Immigration Health Surcharge fee which provides you access to the National Health Service (NHS). However, it can be frustrating when you do not receive the care you need, when you need it.
Health Checklist for International Students Before Arriving in U.K.
Zihuan Nie | May 08, 2023
If you have read our other posts and also heard about the NHS, you will know that they are known for having long wait times. Resources tend to be reserved for life-threatening scenarios, so for services such as physical examinations, treatment for injuries or sicknesses, you may not receive the care you deserve at the time you need.