If you are unsure whether you will need a visa to study in the UK, please consult your nearest British Embassy or Consulate. You can also find useful up-to-date information about visas on the UK Border Agency website at: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
If you require a visa in order to study in the UK, we strongly recommend that you apply as early as possible for your course as the application procedure may take several weeks to complete. Anglo-Continental must be in receipt of a deposit of £ 500 (deductible when you pay your fees) or the full amount of the fees due before issuing any visa documents.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you apply for the correct type of visa to allow you to study at Anglo-Continental for the entire period of your course(s). You must ensure that all details on your confirmation documents (including the visa letter or the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) issued by Anglo-Continental are correct before you apply for your visa. Anglo-Continental cannot be held liable for any errors that occur during the visa application process. It is also your responsibility to continue to maintain the correct immigration status to study at Anglo-Continental for the duration of your course(s). Failure to do so may lead to termination of your studies without refund or compensation.
Adult and Vacation Courses
(age group 16+)
There are four types of visa that you may apply for:
1. Child Visitor Visa (CVV) = The period of study is 6 months or less. For students under 18 years old.
2. Student Visitor Visa (SVV) = The period of study is 6 months or less in any 12 month period. Students aged 18 years old or over.
3. Extended Student Visitor Visa (ESVV) = The period of study is between 6 months and 11 months. Students aged 18 years old or over.
4. Tier 4 (General) Student Visa (GSV) = The period of study is more than 11 months and you are 16 years old or over. It is also possible to study upon a shorter course with this type of visa, although the normal minimum length of course is 6 months.
Young Learners Courses
(age group 10-15)
Your child should apply for a Child Visitor Visa (CVV) which is valid for courses of 6 months or less in duration.
Applying for your visa
Young Learners Courses
We will issue your son/daughter with a visa letter which confirms his/her course details and can be used to support his/her visa application. Anglo-Continental's Sponsor Licence number is: W5WEGY9R3.
Adult and Vacation Courses
If you are applying for a SVV or ESVV, we will issue a visa letter to you which confirms your course details and can be used to support your visa application. Anglo-Continental's Sponsor Licence number is: 52F9Y0GV5.
If you are applying for a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa, Anglo-Continental has been designated a Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) by the UK Border Agency and can therefore assign a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number. Anglo-Continental's Sponsor Licence number is: 52F9Y0GV5. Before we can assign a CAS number, we must be satisfied that you meet the minimum requirements for the visa. Anglo-Continental reserves the right to refuse a CAS number to a student at our own discretion.
When we assign a CAS number to you, you will automatically be invoiced for the UK Border Agency fee of £ 13 per CAS. If you are issued with a visa with Anglo-Continental's Sponsor Licence number stated on it, you must abide by the conditions of the visa. Please note that you will not be permitted to work and you will not be allowed to claim public funds during your stay in the UK.
PLEASE NOTE: As UK visa requirements may change at any time, we strongly advise you to check the UK Border Agency website for the latest information (www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk).
Updated on 13 April 2012
