first language
language teaching and have a great deal of
experience in helping students, whose first language
is not English, to improve their language skills.
Department in schools and colleges offer the
overseas student a warm welcome; they have an
important role to play in helping the international
student successfully integrate and understand the
excitement and challenges of boarding life.
designed pre-boarding and pre- A Level/IB courses;
their aim is to ensure that the student's English is of
a sufficient level to enable them to cope with the
GCSE and A Level/IB examinations.
introduction to the UK, offering English language
teaching and activities, such as sports, art, drama and
outdoor activities; a fun way to improve your English.
learning support for children with Dyslexia,
Dyspraxia and ADHD as well as specialist schools
for children with Asperger's Syndrome and
Cerebral Palsy, deaf children and young people
who have complex learning issues.
British citizens, EU passport holders and anyone with
a right of residence in the UK.
only and the tuition is paid by the government, as it
would at any other state school in England.
outside the UK to appoint a Guardian living in Britain,
who will act with their full authority. The choice of
Guardian is the responsibility of the parents.
a home from home environment at half term and
weekend exeats, they represent the parents at school
functions and are available in case of an emergency.
you're aged between 4 and 17 and you want to study
in the UK.
You should also:
· have a place on a course
· have the consent of your parent or guardian
· have enough money to cover your course fees
date of travel to the UK. gov.uk/child-study-visa
You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
Check the guide processing times to find out how long
getting a visa might take in your country.
from outside the UK.
You'll also have to pay a healthcare surcharge as part
of your application.
affect how long you can stay.
plus 4 months afterwards
plus 4 months afterwards
· up to 1 week before your course starts if your
December 2018. Visa requirements are subject to change.
For up to date information, please visit the website of the
British Embassy or Consultate where you live, or the nearest
Visa Application Centre.