Student Visa UK

English in London is on a Register of Education and Training Providers by Department for Education and Skills (DfES)

EEA Nationals
If you are a national of an EEA country (European Union plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) you do not require entry clearance or visa to enter the UK as a student. You may be asked to show evidence that you have been accepted on to a course, and that you have sufficient funds to support yourself whilst in the UK. You will also need your passport.

Non EEA Nationals
If you are not from the EEA (European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) you will have to obtain an entry visa or certificate before coming to the UK. They can do this at the British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. Nationals from countries where an entry visa is not compulsory such as some Commonwealth countries should also consider applying for entry clearance before leaving home.

To check if you need a visa, please look at http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/
Also you can see the information in you language at British Embassy website of your nationality country.

To come to the UK as a student you will have to produce the following documents. Please take all relevant documents in your hand luggage to show the immigration officer.

• A passport
• A letter of unconditional acceptance for a full-time course
• Evidence of your ability to meet, without working in the UK, the costs of your course, accommodation and maintenance and to support any dependants accompanying you.

Please note that full payment or a deposit needs to be paid in order to produce an acceptance letter from the school.

The extent of your stay

Please note that if you are allowed to enter the UK as a student for up to six months, you will not be allowed to extend your stay unless you arrived with a student or prospective student visa, or are studying on a course at degree level or higher.

The Home Office will charge you a fee for applying to extend your stay.If you entered the UK as a visitor with tourist visa, you will not be allowed to switch to student visa while you are in UK due to Immigration Rules Change that came into effect on 3 April 2006.