You fall under non-EU/overseas students category if you are:

• A Non-EU resident applying from overseas

or
• A Non-EU resident applying to the college from the UK but applying for the student visa from overseas

4 EASY STEPS TO FOLLOW - non-EU/overseas students

• 1. Fill out our application form (download application form in pdf format. To view pdf file you have to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. It can be dowloaded from Adobe web site absolutely free. Or alternatively, you can fill in and print out the form online clicking here)
• 2. Make the payment (see methods of payment below).
• 3. Send or fax your completed application form together with a copy of payment to the college.
• 4. Complete a test at the college on your arrival.

METHODS OF PAYMENT - non-EU/overseas students

Paying from overseas : the payment of your fees can be made by International Money Order or by a cheque drawn on a London bank. You may also pay by telegraphic transfer to: London College of English at Natwest Bank, Highbury and Islington Branch, 218 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1SA, sorting code 50-30-09, A/C No 21510717. Please inform the college if you use this payment method.

When sending payment students should make sure they clearly state their name and course. Bank charges should be covered in order that we receive the full course fee. The details of the payment must be faxed together with the application form to the college.

Paying while being in the UK: cash or cheques only. Please note that we cannot accept transfer from a UK Bank for students applying from within the United Kingdom.

OBTAINING YOUR STUDENT VISA - non-EU/overseas students

Overseas students are advised to pre-pay their fees in full several months prior to the commencement of the course. This allows sufficient time for correspondence with the College and for your visa interview.

British High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world will be pleased to assist genuine students wishing to travel to the UK for full-time studies.

Students must firstly obtain an application form for the United Kingdom Entry Clearance from the local British Consulate Immigration Section. Students will require the following documents in order to successfully complete the application form:

• Valid passport.
• Two passport photographs.
• Final letter of acceptance from London College of English for your course, confirming starting date of studies and payment of tuition fees.
• Payment of tuition fees. Students are strongly advised to prepay tuition fees in full. (Please note that payment of the registration fee alone is not accepted by the British Immigration Authorities).
• In case of a sponsored student, a letter from the sponsor with his/her name and address, confirming that tuition fees and living expenses will be covered.
• In case of a non-sponsored student, evidence that the student has sufficient funds to maintain and accommodate him/herself during period of study.
• Medical certificate (for some countries).

Once you have completed the checklist, submit your visa application form - with visa fee in local currency - to the British High Commission or Embassy, which will arrange a date for an interview. (Please note that you may be asked questions about how your course may benefit your career.)

Students from some countries may obtain a student visa at the Airport or Seaport of entry by providing the following documents, but are advised to check the position with a British Embassy or Consulate before departure:

• Valid passport.
• Study leave letter (if currently employed).
• Final acceptance letter to confirm payment of tuition fees.
• A banker's draft or travellers cheques to cover living expenses.
• In the case of a sponsored student, a letter confirming sponsorship.
• Medical certificate.

You can also check how to obtain UK visa on: www.ukvisas.gov.uk, www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk

Late Arrivals: Students should do everything possible to arrive on time for the start date of the course. In case of any delays, students should inform the college and obtain a written permission from the college.