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Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
You can apply for a Short-term study visa to study English language in the…
You must be 16 or older to apply. You must prove that: you’ve been…
Your English language course must be with an ‘accredited institution’.…
When you apply you must provide: a current passport (with a blank page for…
You must apply online before you come to the UK. The earliest you can…
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
How you can show you know English when you apply for citizenship and to settle in the UK, and when you do not have to.
You might need to prove your knowledge of the English language if you’re…
You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’re: aged 65 or…
You can prove your knowledge of English by having a recognised English…
You can prove your knowledge of English by having a degree that was taught…
How to provide an English language test as part of your QTS application that will meet all the requirements.
A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Find the difficulty level of a qualification and compare qualifications across different countries.
When conducting public business in Wales, English and Welsh languages are treated equally.
Advice for British people living in Indonesia, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Information for institutions on the maths and English condition of funding.
The Welsh Language Commissioner works to promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language, ensuring that those who want to use Welsh are able to do so. Gwaith Comisiynydd y Gymraeg yw hybu a hwyluso defnydd y Gymraeg, gan...
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
Documents, certificates, letters and notes available at the British Embassy in Algeria.
Legacy resources to support consumer appliance registration awareness produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.
English Language
This Appendix sets out how the English language requirement is met.
Request an exemption from the knowledge of language and Life in the UK Test requirement because of a long term physical or mental condition.
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