International students wishing to study at CTC will need to apply for a visa under Tier 4 of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Point Based System. Potential students will have to satisfy the requirements of the immigration rules and also gain 70 points which are awarded as follows:
- 50 points will be awarded for doing an acceptable course with an approved education provider, who will issue a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Study)
- 10 points will be awarded for having sufficient maintenance/ funding for your course of study
- 10 points will be awarded for having satisfied the English Language Requirements (Not applicable for Child Students)
The visa will be linked to the institution as well as the course of study. There are two types of student categories in Tier 4:
Student visa
Also known as an adult student visa for those coming to the UK for post 16 education.
Child student visa
For those aged between 4 to 17. Those aged under 16 may only be educated at independent fee-paying schools. Students aged 18 or above will apply for a student visa, those aged 17 or under-studying GCSE courses must apply as Child students. Those aged 16 or 17 studying A-Levels may apply as Student or Child. However, the College recommends this group apply under the Child category.
Once accepted onto a course of study CTC will issue a CAS which will need to be presented along with evidence of funds and any educational documents in order to obtain a visa.
CTC London is a Tier 4 Sponsor and can provide CAS for both Child and Student visa applications.
A comprehensive guide to all the latest visa rules can be found in our Visa Guidance Sheet.
We are very happy to help with any visa questions and will do all we can to ensure your visa application is as straightforward as possible and the outcome successful.
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