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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 or other valid travel…
You must apply online before you come to the UK. The earliest you can…
Research into provision and practice in modern foreign language learning.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of English-speaking translators and interpreters abroad to help British nationals find the support they need.
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
How to get a licence to make apps, websites, software or books to help people prepare for theory tests, how much it costs, and the rules you must follow.
Resources and training to learn English.
Apply for a Temporary Work – International Agreement visa if you're working under international law (including diplomatic households) - extend or switch, family members
For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Bolivia for healthcare practitioners.
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