ADMISSIONS

Visa Application

Bishopstrow College is accredited by the British Council and registered with the Department for Children, Schools and Families. The College is also registered with the UK Border Authority and its Sponsor Licence Numner is 9JK4BCXU4.

Students from many countries outside the European Union require a visa to study in the UK . Please refer to the UKBA website (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/)for more details.

When to Apply for Your Visa

The application process and the granting of a visa often takes considerable time. Please check with your local British Embassy on the length of time taken to process Visa Applications.

If you are applying for a student visa from outside the United Kingdom, you should check with your local visa issuing post (also known as entry clearance post) to see how you may need to apply. Before making the application, please check the UKBA website to ensure you have the appropriate documents. As a mimimum requirement your should have the following documents:

A full passport valid for at least six months from the proposed date of entry into the United Kingdom.
Confirmation of acceptance of studies (CAS) letter from Bishopstrow College.
Documentary evidence of the parents' ability to support the student financially during his or her studies in the United Kingdom.

Payment of Fees in Advance

Fees should be paid in advance to enable the College to provide the required confirmation of acceptance of studies (CAS) documentation you will require when making your visa application.

Bishopstrow College Intervention in the Visa Application Process

Bishopstrow will gladly support parents or agents with visa applications by telephone, fax and email, and will willingly submit information requested. However, we are unable to intervene or make further representations to the visa issuing authorities on behalf of students.