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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking translators and interpreters abroad to help British nationals find the support they need.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa (6 to 11 months). Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
You may be eligible for a Short-term study visa if you’re taking an…
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…
Improve skills like reading, writing, maths or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - courses, qualifications, find a course and help
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.
Historic England is the government’s statutory adviser on the historic environment, championing historic places and helping people to understand, value and care for them.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in the Philippines, including guidance on residency, healthcare, civil registration and more.
Technical advice and reports to support users of the English Housing Survey findings and data sets.
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