Wednesday, 08 September 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. What courses do we offer?

Please see section on our courses for all courses offer

Q. How do I apply to the college?

  • Visit our website and go to the section on apply and download application or alternatively complete on-line application form and submit
  • You can also email us stating which course you are interested in and when you would like to start.
  • We will then send you the application form which you will need to complete and send back to us with the list of documents in support of preliminary assessment.
  • Once we have vetted your application the admission officer will review and contact you with regards to your application, once satisfied you will be offered a conditional admission.
  • Once fees payments have been made or agreed terms of payments have been reached an unconditional acceptance offer will be issued.

Q. How do I apply for my student visa?

Once visa letter will be issued you can apply for UK entry clearance.

Please find more detailed information on http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/

Also staff at UK Visa Application Centers will guide you through application process in your country.

We recommend contacting them in advance in order to make sure you comply with all visa application requirements.

Q. Where do I get the form from?

Visa application form can be downloaded from the UK Border Agency website.

Q. What are your term dates?

The term dates are Autumn, Winter and Spring term. Please see Time table.

Q. What are the college opening hours?

We are opened from Monday to Friday, working hours from 9am till 6pm, except Bank Holidays & Christmas Day.

Emergency line is operating 7 days per week from 5pm till 11pm should you have any urgent enquiries.

Q. You can apply to the college by downloading an application for from the website or applying on-line?

Yes, you can apply to the college on-line.

However, some technical problems might occur within this period due to website being under reconstruction.

Please email us directly should you experience any difficulties accessing on-line registration form.

Q. What are the college requirements for applications?

You should qualify as full time student in the UK, being able to do min of 15 hours per week academic hours.

Also you are expected to meet the requirements of being able to apply to study for courses at a min level of National Qualifications Framework (NQF), which is level 3 or equivalent or above. Therefore, you should be able to demonstrate a proven track record in studying before you come.

Q. How much do I need to pay initially?

Fee payments are expected in full before the start of each course or as per agreement between the parties.

Q. What are the college fees?

Our college fee vary depending on the course you have chosen.

Q. Can the college assist me with my visa processing?

We will issue Visa Letter, for which you will gain 30 points as per new Points Based System from the total of 40.

Outstanding 10 points you can obtain for maintenance funds.

Q. How much money will I need to renew my visa?

Please see UKBA guidelines on Maintenance for visas at www.ukba.gsi.gov.uk

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You will be asked to prove that you can pay your course in full, also that you can support yourself within min of 3 months in the UK (if you are applying for visa extension from the UK, others conditions apply if you are submitting application outside the UK )

Q. Do I need to have IELTS before applying to the college?

It is not a compulsory requirement to provide IELTS exam results.

However, if we will find that necessary you might be assessed for a min of English language requirements.

Q. Would I need to have health and police clearance before submitting my application?

You will be required to do health check before arrival.

Police check is acceptable as well, but not strictly required as Criminal Record Check will held by us in the UK after you arrive .

Q. Do I require medical insurance?

You do not require medical insurance.

 

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