Firstly, you may want to check if you need to get a visa to study English in the UK if you live abroad:
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Below are the types of visa we can help you get and what you need to know before you apply for one.
There are 2 main types of student visa for adults that you can get with the help of our Colleges:
| Visa Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Short-term student (up to 6 months in UK) | For courses of 6 months or less |
| Short-term student (from 6-11 months in UK) | For courses between 6 months and 11 months maximum |
| Rules for getting a visa | Extra information |
|---|---|
| You must be 18 years old or over | You can enter the UK from when your visa is valid |
| ILC requires you to study for a minimum of 15 hours per week | You can study at any level of English |
| You must be able to show that you are able to pay for travel to and from your country, course, accommodation and living expenses while you are in the UK | If you want to extend your visa, you have to apply back in your home country |
| Your primary reason to be in the UK is to study | You are not allowed to work in the UK on this visa or bring dependents with you |
| You must show that you intend to leave at the end of 6 or 11 months depending on your visa |
There is one type of student visa for children that you can get with the help of our Colleges:
| Visa Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Short-term student (child) | For courses of 6 months or less |
| Rules for getting a visa | Extra information |
|---|---|
| You must be under 18 years old | You can enter the UK from when your visa is valid |
| ILC requires you to study for a minimum of 15 hours per week | You can study at any level of English |
| You must be able to show that you are able to pay for travel to and from your country, course, accommodation and living expenses while you are in the UK | If you want to extend your visa, you have to apply back in your home country |
| You must show that travel, reception and care has been arranged in the UK | |
| You must have a confirmation letter from a parent or guardian in their home country who is responsible for their care who confirms they consent to the arrangements for the applicant’s travel, reception and care in the UK | |
| You must show that you intend to leave at the end of your studies |
Unfortunately, visa applications are not always successful. If this happens to you, you must show us a Visa Refusal Letter from the Embassy/Consulate you applied to. Once we have a copy of this, we will refund any money you have paid us except for a £250 administration fee and any bank charges we have to pay in order to transfer your money back.
If you need more information about visas, or unsure if you need a visa, please check the websites below.
