International Students

Are international students accepted at independent colleges?

international students imageMany private Sixth Form Colleges welcome overseas students and are proud to claim that the student body has many different nations represented.

For those whose mother tongue is not English, colleges may offer intensive language training to enable students to reach the standard needed to undertake A-level or other courses.

Colleges accredited to recruit international students will also be able to provide guidance in obtaining a student visa, which must be obtained before coming to the United Kingdom. The UK Border Agency provides full details of all requirements for those wishing to study in Britain.

If international students have not lived away from home before, they may need some extra support and advice and, for those who are under 18, guardians must be appointed.