Visas

We can give students general advice about applying for a visa, but for more detailed information speak to your travel agency, or contact the British Embassy in your country. Always make sure that if you need entry clearance that you make your application well in advance.

The UK Border Agency website is very useful for prospective students: www.ukvisas.gov.uk
If you are an EU citizen you do not need a visa to study in the UK.

Non-EU Students

A student coming to study in the UK for six months or less can choose to apply for a ‘student visitor visa’ instead of a student visa. The application fee is lower, but a student visitor cannot work and cannot extend their stay in the UK beyond six months under any circumstances.

If you are a Non-Visa National (i.e. nationals from Brazil, Japan, Korea and Mexico) studying for less than 6 months, you can choose to apply for entry clearance before you travel, or make your visa application at the airport on arrival in the UK.

All Visa National students must apply for entry clearance before travelling to the UK.
Points Based System (PBS)

Malvern House is on the UKBA's Register of Sponsors and is able to provide a suitable visa letter for your application. This must now include our sponsor license number, your overseas address and your passport number (recommended), as well as the course booked and how much of the fees you have paid.

In order to get a General Student Visa you must show:
·    A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issued by Malvern House 
·    That you have enough money to pay your tuition fees, or that you have already paid them
·    That you have at least £800 per month, up to a maximum of £7200 (for 9 months or more) to   cover your living expenses. The money must be in an account in your name.

Application forms can be found here.

All information is subject to change so please check details carefully before planning your trip.
 

Students under 18

·    The minimum age Malvern House accepts students is 16.
·    If you are 16 or 17 years old and want to study at Malvern House, you must apply as an adult  student.
·    You will need to supply a letter from your parents with your application. This letter must  confirm that your parents (or legal guardians) are happy for you to live independently and to travel independently

This information is subject to change so please check details carefully before planning your trip.

Important Questions the British Government will want to know:

Are you a serious student?

Learning English will mean hard work. You will need to prove to them that you are highly motivated.

Why do you want to study English in the UK?

You can of course study English in your own country, but there are advantages to doing it in the UK. You will get better tuition with native speakers and you will learn faster in an English environment.

Why you have chosen Malvern House?

The answer may be that you consider Malvern House a quality collegeaccredited by the British Council with excellent facilities.

Can you afford to study English in the UK?

You may need to explain that you have calculated the cost of tuition and the cost of living in the UK and that you have enough money to pay for it. On this website you will find estimates of the UK's cost of living. The British Embassy needs to be confident that you will be able to support yourself for the full length of your course.

What course at Malvern House do you plan to study?

Malvern House has a wide range of courses apart from General English – for instance Exam courses and Business courses. You should be able to explain the benefit of the particular course you have selected.

How will this course benefit your career?

Will your course help you in your career? Will it enable you to get a higher salary? Will it help you in your academic work? Will passing a Cambridge Exam be of benefit to your CV? Are you considering a possible University Course in the UK? It makes sense to prepare a study plan for the next year or two years.

When will you return to your own country?

You may want to see more of England or visit Europe after your course, but the Embassy wants to be sure that after your visa has expires, you will return home.