18+ Student Oyster photocard

Save 30% on getting around London

The 18+ Student Oyster photocard cuts the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets for eligible students at Ingla School of English — here’s everything you need to know, in order.

  • 30% OFF Seasonal Travelcards & Bus Passes
  • Minimum 14 weeks course
  • Minimum 15 hours study per week

Are you eligible?

If you’re studying in London, the 18+ Student Oyster photocard can help you save money on travel while you attend your course at Ingla School of English. To qualify, you must:

Be over 18+ years old

Be a student aged 18 or over

Enrol on a course for 14+ weeks

Study on a course that lasts at least 14 weeks.

Study 15 hours per week

Attend classes for a minimum of 15 guided learning hours per week.

Live in a London borough

Reside in London for the duration of your studies

Study at a TfL approved school

Be enrolled on a full-time eligible course at our school

Attend classes regularly

Maintain satisfactory attendance throughout your studies.

How to apply, step by step

Once you’ve enrolled on an eligible course, follow this route from online application to card sent to your address.

STEP 1

Check eligibility

Confirm with our Ingla Admin team that your course qualifies

STEP 2

Create a TfL account

Register on the Transport for London website.

STEP 3

Complete the application

Fill in the online form and upload a suitable digital photo.

STEP 4

Pay the TfL fee

A non-refundable application fee of £22

STEP 5

Select Ingla

Choose Ingla School of English as your education provider so we can confirm your enrolment.

STEP 6

Receive your card

Once approved, TfL posts your photocard directly to your address.

Need help with your Oyster application?

Our Admin team is here to guide you through every step and answer any questions — don't hesitate to speak to us before you apply.

Contact Admin TeamVisit TfL Website

Using your card responsibly

The 18+ Student Oyster photocard is a valuable benefit.

As a cardholder, you’re expected to:

  • Remain enrolled on an eligible course at Ingla School of English.

  • Continue studying on a qualifying course that meets the minimum 14-week duration and 15-hours-per-week requirement.

  • Maintain good attendance and comply with the school's attendance policy.

  • Use your Oyster photocard only for your own travel.

  • Carry your photocard whenever you travel using discounted tickets.

  • Inform the school if your course ends early, you withdraw, or your study circumstances change.

  • Follow Transport for London's conditions of use at all times.

PLEASE REMEMBER

Ingla School of English is required to notify TfL if a student's enrolment or attendance no longer meets the eligibility requirements. In these circumstances, your discounted travel entitlement may be withdrawn. By using your photocard responsibly, you can enjoy affordable travel while making the most of your time exploring London.

We recommend applying as soon as your course has started to avoid delays, so you can start benefiting from discounted travel as early as possible.
Not all courses qualify — if you're unsure, our Admin Team will confirm before you apply.

Ingla School of English

We are a welcoming school in north London, convenient to the areas of Haringey, Alexandra Palace, Wood Green and Turnpike Lane. We provide quality English language and exam preparation courses both at the school in London and online.

Ingla School of English is the trading name of English & Skills Training London Ltd

Registered Office: 1 Wellington Terrace | Turnpike Lane | N8 0PX | London | Company Number: 7343266

Accreditations

We are accredited by the British Council, and a recognised centre for TRINITY Exams Preparation. We are also a member of English UK, and certified as a business that is ‘Good to Go’ according to the government and public health standards of Visit England.

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