Studying in the UK

Foreign students intending to study in a UK educational institution can apply for 2 types of visas:

TIER 4 (GENERAL) STUDENT VISA

The Tier 4 General Student Visa is available to foreign students above 16 years of age who is intending to study in a UK educational institution. To apply for this visa, you must secure a place in the course in a licensed institution sponsor.

Holders of this visa can study, work as a student union sabbatical officer and work in most jobs (subject to conditions).

TIER 4 (CHILD) STUDENT VISA

The Tier 4 Child Student Visa is for foreigners aged 4 to 17 years who intends to enter the UK and sit for a course in a UK independent school where their studies are at or under the level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.

With this visa, you can participate in internships as an integral part of your studies, work as a sabbatical officer in the student union, undertake voluntary work, study another course.

For more information,  speak to our immigration expert today by calling 0161 932 1171 or email info@avincentsolicitors.uk, we will get back to you ASAP.