Frequently asked questions

1. What are the entry requirements for courses?
2. Are my qualifications valid for the course I am interested in?
3. How long do courses last?
4. How much do  courses cost?
5. What do I need to submit to apply?
6. How many students are there in a class?
7. Where do students come from?
8. Do I need a visa?
9. How can I find out more about the city I want to study in?
10. How can I find out about transport from the airport to my chosen city?
11. How much money do I need to bring with me?
12. If I cancel the course or leave early, am I eligible for a refund?
13. What level of English do I need to study?
14. What if my English isn’t good enough?
15. What is the timetable?
16. Where are the colleges situated?
17. What can I do in my free time?
18. What do I need to know about life in the UK?
19. My question is not answered on this site. What should I do?

1. What are the entry requirements for courses?

It varies from course to course, but students must be a minimum of 14 years old and be able to show a satisfactory record of progress in their studies so far. Students whose English is not advanced enough to follow lessons will be required to take an English Language Preparation programme before joining their desired course.

Please make an online enquiry for advice on individual cases.

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2. Are my qualifications valid for the course I am interested in?

College aims to recognise your academic qualifications wherever you are from. It is not essential to have obtained British qualifications for our courses - you may have qualifications that we recognise as equivalent. For this purpose we use the British Council’s NARIC (National Academic Recognition and Information Centre).

Most international high school and pre-university educational systems have recognised equivalents in the United Kingdom. In general, if you've graduated from high school, then you may qualify for Foundation or A Level. If not, then GCSE may be appropriate. If you have a degree, then you might find that the Pre-MBA course is what you're looking for to progress to an MBA at university.

Please bear in mind that these are only rough indications and that College considers each application individually on its own merits.

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3. How long do courses last?

It varies from course to course - see the Courses page for more information.

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6. How much do courses cost?

Please see our fees page.

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8. How many students are there in a class?

The average class size for all  programmes is eight students. The maximum class size is 14 students.

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9. Where do  students come from?

Students come from over 60 different countries, with a significant proportion coming from the Asia Pacific region.

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10. Do I need a visa?

EU citizens do not require visas to enter the UK.

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11. How can I find out more about the city I want to study in?

We have collected together links to pages that will give you all the information you need: please see our links page.

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12. How can I find out about transport from the airport to my chosen city?

We offer airport transfers, where a driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your residence. If you prefer to travel independently, visit our links page to find websites of train and coach companies.

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