Application process for overseas students
Before applying, please read the instructions below. By selecting a link, you will be given further details regarding each stage of the application process.
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1. Send completed application form to the College Registration Department.
- For details of how and where to send your application form please continue to the next stage of the application process.
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2. Receive acceptance documentation.
- If your application is successful the College will send you an International Admission Document (offer letter) confirming your acceptance for the course and itemising the cost of tuition fees and living expenses. If you have quoted the name and address of a UK sponsor on your application your sponsor will automatically receive copies of your International Admission Document and an invitation to visit the College. Please note that the quotation for living expenses is a recommendation only and is intended as an approximate cost of living guide. Students who stay with friends or relatives can often live comfortably on much less.
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3. Pay tuition fees.
- Once you have received your acceptance documentation you can start making arrangements for your tuition fees to be sent to the College. If you are paying your fees from overseas you should ask your bank to issue a Banker's Draft made payable to West London College which you should send to us by courier or registered post. If your fees are to be paid by a sponsor in the United Kingdom you should ask your sponsor to telephone the College to arrange an appointment to see a course advisors.
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4. Receive Visa Application Document and Overseas Arrival Pack.
- When your tuition fees have been paid, the College will send you your Visa Application Document, which you will be required to present to the British immigration authorities when you arrive in London.
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5. Obtain Student Visa (if required).
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Applicants from some countries are required to obtain a Visa from their local British Embassy or High Commission prior to travelling to London. This is likely to involve an interview with an Entry Clearance Officer who will want to see:
- Your Passport
- Your academic qualifications
- Your International Admission Document
- Your Visa Application Document (showing tuition fees paid)
- Evidence that you have access to the necessary living expenses
Please note that if you are refused entry to the United Kingdom by a British Embassy or High Commission your tuition fees will be refunded.
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Applicants from some countries are required to obtain a Visa from their local British Embassy or High Commission prior to travelling to London. This is likely to involve an interview with an Entry Clearance Officer who will want to see:
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6. Notify College of flight details and accommodation requirements.
- The College is able to arrange accommodation for you. Most first year students live in hostel type accommodation costing between £75 and £110 per week (full board - except lunch weekdays) depending on location and facilities. It is important, however, that you notify us in advance of your accommodation needs, together with your flight details, so we can make the necessary arrangements. This is best done by fax on (44 20) 7499 5853 at least 72 hours before arrival. You should also let us know at this stage whether you want us to arrange for a taxi to collect you from the airport. We will respond by sending confirmation to you by return fax.
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7. Obtain student visa on arrival in United Kingdom (if not already obtained locally)
- When you arrive at the airport in London you will need to obtain a student visa. The immigration officer will expect to see your Visa Application Document together with evidence that you have enough money to live on. If you are bringing your living expenses with you, you should have at least enough for 3 months (about £1500). If instead you have a UK sponsor who is going to provide for you then you should have evidence of this, in the form of a sponsorship declaration form which your sponsor can obtain from the College in advance.
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