Visa Information

Important Points:

■ Students from the EU and the EEA do not require a visa for the UK
■ Visa nationals: you are required to get a visa before leaving your country (pre-entry clearance)
■ Non-visa nationals: you are required to get a visa, but you can get a Child or Student Visitor Visa on arrival in the UK. If you want a General Student Visa you must get it before
leaving home (pre-entry clearance)

To apply for a GSV you will need to obtain 40 points as follows:
Acceptance from Frances King: an approved education provider, Sponsor Licence Number: TQ853B248 (30 points). You will need to complete the Enrolment Form, including passport
details, the Student Profile Questionnaire (page 8), register for a course of 18 lessons or more/week, provide proof of your English level (see below) and pay your course fees in full
Evidence of funds (10 points): to study in London you must show you have living costs of £800/month for the period of your course. Proof can be: cash in an account in your name,
including joint accounts with your name, held for at least 28 days prior to the date of the visa application; a loan in your name; or official financial or government sponsorship
Proof of your English level: you will need to provide us with a copy of one of the following documents and the British Embassy with the original (if the proof is not in English, you will
need to provide an authenticated translation):
■ High school or university attendance record or leaving certificate showing that you have studied English
■ Attendance certificate from an English language course in your country, in the UK or another English-speaking country
■ Internationally recognised certificate in English (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, BULATS, BEC)
■ Reference from an appropriately qualified person to state that you have studied English (course, dates and referee’s contact details)
In addition you are required to take the Frances King Placement Test

• The above information is subject to change. For the latest information visit the UKBA website: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/

 

Type of Visa	Age & length of stay	Available for	Level of English	Work allowed	Extra information
General Student Visa (GSV), also known as Adult Student Visa	Suitable for students of age 16 and over who want to take a longer course – this is the only visa suitable for study of more than 6 months	Visa nationals and non-visa nationals (pre-entry clearance only)	CEF level A2 or above (see level guide below)	Yes – you can work 20 hours/ week during your course and full-time in holiday time	Can be renewed in the UK, provided that the student attends at least 80% of classes and can demonstrate progress (preferably with examination results available at the time of the renewal application)
Student Visitor Visa (SVV)	Suitable for students of age 18 and over coming for a course of up to 6 months	Visa nationals (pre-entry clearance) and non-visa nationals (pre-entry clearance or on arrival in the UK)	Students at any level of English, including beginners	No – you are not able to work	Cannot be renewed. Students successfully completing their course in the UK can later apply for a GSV but in their own country, not in the UK. To apply for a SVV you will need: an acceptance from Frances King, evidence of funds to support and accommodate yourself without working
Child Visitor Visa (CVV)	Suitable for students of age 17 and under coming for a course of up to 6 months				Cannot be renewed
Visitor Visa (VV)	Non-visa nationals can get this visa on arrival in the UK if they are coming for tourism only, but it is not suitable for those who wish to study. Students should ensure they get a SVV when they arrive in the UK.