The Student Visitor category has been introduced for students / visitors who wish to take short courses of study of up to 6 months in the UK. It cannot be extended from within the UK and working is prohibited. It is also not possible for the applicant’s family to join the applicant in the UK as a dependent.
Requirements
As a Student Visitor you will be required to meet the requirements of the rules relating to visitors visa.
In addition you will also have to demonstrate that you have been accepted on a course of study provided by an organisation which is:
_ the holder of a sponsor licence for Tier 4 of the PBS; or
_ accredited by an accreditation body approved by the UK Border Agency; or
_ an overseas higher education institution which offers only part of its programmes in the United Kingdom, holds its own national accreditation and offers programmes that are of an equivalent level to a UK degree.
It is important to note that it is not possible to extend the Student Visitor Visa or to switch into any other category once in the UK. Therefore if you wish to follow a further course of study you must return to your home country and obtain a Student Visa.
At Ergen & Sharif, we provide a comprehensive service to prospective and existing students as well as sponsors. Simply contact us on 0207 569 3035 or alternatively email us at info@ergensharif.co.uk.