We have the opportunity also for those aspirants who wish to study abroad but due to lack of
funds or any other reasons they lose the hope. Laurels Education is the door to knock and get
the way. We have short term visa course plan for such candidates which allows them to study
in the UK for 6 months to 11 months with a minimal range of expenditure. These courses are
the foundation courses and you can look for the further studies ahead in UG and PG stream
after accomplishing these courses.
Please see below for details to such courses. These guidelines are taken from the information
provided by the Home Office, UK. This guidance tells you about the short-term student (STS)
routes and how to consider an application from a short-term student for entry clearance or
leave to enter under paragraphs A57A to A57H of the Immigration Rules.
LIST OF COURSES FOR SHORT TERM VISAS
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
- Qualification Level 2 Diploma in Care
- Qualification Level 2 Child Care
- Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Qualification Level 3 Diploma Child Care
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Introduction to Management
- Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Business Management
- Qualification Level 3 Integrated Diploma in and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT - ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
HOSPITALITY AND CATERING
- Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Qualification Level 2 Diploma in Chinese Culinary Arts
- Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Chinese Culinary Arts
ICT - CYBER SECURITY
- Qualification Level 2 Diploma in Business Beginners in Cyber Security
- Qualification Level 2 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations
Law
TOLES (Test of Legal English Skills)
Fee : £5400 (each course)
There are 3 short-term student routes:
- short-term student (6 months) – for applicants aged 16 and over for a maximum
of 6 months’ study
- short-term student (11 months) – for applicants aged 16 and over for a
maximum of 11 months’ English language study only
- short-term student (child) – for applicants aged under 16 for a maximum of 6
months’ study
People who have been granted a visa or leave to enter the UK as a visitor (for example, for
tourism or to visit family) can study for up to 30 days provided study is not the main
purpose of the visit.
People should use Tier 4 of the points-based system if they want to come to the UK
to study:
- an English language course that lasts longer than 11 months
- any other course that lasts longer than 6 months (other than distance learning,
which is addressed under “Studying at a UK Institution by distance learning”)
- a course that includes a work placement or work experience, with the exception of
electives
Eligibility Requirements for STS Plans
Short-term student (6 months) and short-term student (11 months)
To be eligible to apply under this route applicants must:
- be genuinely seeking entry to study as a short-term student
- be aged 16 or over
- have been accepted on one of the following:
- a course of study by an accredited institution;
- to undertake research or learn about research at a UK higher education
institution (HEI) (short-term student (6 months) only)
- to undertake an elective course linked to their graduate level study, where they are
studying medicine, veterinary medicine and science, or dentistry as their principal
course of study at an overseas HEI
- intend to leave the UK either
- within 30 days of the end of their declared course of study
- at the end of the period of leave granted whichever is the earliest
- maintain and accommodate themselves out of funds available to them
- meet the cost of their onward or return journey
- hold a valid entry clearance as a short-term student (when they arrive in the
UK) if they are a visa national s eeking to come to the UK for any length of time, or if
they are a non-visa national seeking to come to the UK for more than 6 months
and where applicable:
- hold a valid Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) clearance
certificate
- hold a valid tuberculosis (TB) certificate
If the student is aged 16 or 17, they must also:
- show that suitable arrangements have been made for their travel to, reception and
care in the UK
- have a parent or guardian in their home country or country of habitual residence who
is responsible for their care and who confirms that they consent to the arrangements
for the applicant’s travel, reception and care in the UK
- fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal
- intend to study at an academy or state-funded school (for example, one which
provides free education and is funded mainly from public funds)
- intend to study in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive
periods as a short-term student
- intend to take employment (other than as an elective), including:
- paid or unpaid work
- a work placement
- work experience in the UK
- intend to be:
- self-employed
- involved in business activities or any professional activity in the UK
- have recourse to public funds
- add additional study after their arrival in the UK that will last in excess of the 30 day
period at the end of the original period of entry requested.
Short-term student (child)
To be eligible to apply under this route applicants must:
- be aged under 16
- have been accepted on a course of study by an accredited institution
- intend to leave the UK within 30 days of the end of their declared course of study
or at the end of the 6-month period of leave granted, whichever is the earliest
- maintain and accommodate themselves out of funds available to them
- meet the cost of their onward or return journey
- show that suitable arrangements have been made for their travel to, reception and
care in the UK
- have a parent or guardian in their home country or country of habitual residence who
is responsible for their care and who confirms that they consent to the arrangements
for the applicant’s travel, reception and care in the UK
If the applicant is a visa national, when they arrive in the UK they must either:
- hold a valid entry clearance as an accompanied short-term student (child), and travel
with an adult identified on the entry clearance, who is being admitted to the UK at
the same time
- hold a valid entry clearance as an unaccompanied short-term student (child)
Applicants must not:
- fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal
- intend to study at an academy or state-funded school
- intend to study in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive
periods as a short-term student
- intend to take employment including:
- paid or unpaid work
- work placements
- work experience in the UK
- intend to be:
- self-employed
- involved in business or any professional activities in the UK
- have recourse to public funds
- add additional study after their arrival in the UK that will last in excess of the 30 day period
at the end of the original period of entry requested.
Short-term students and employment
Short-term students are not allowed to work in the UK, either in a paid or an unpaid job.
They are not allowed to enroll on a course of study that includes a work placement or work
experience, with the exception of an elective course of study.
Short-term students can volunteer but may not do voluntary work. You must be clear on the
difference between the two.
Voluntary workers:
- often have a contract with their employer (this means the employer must provide the
work and the voluntary worker must attend at particular times and carry out specific
tasks)
- are also usually remunerated in kind
Volunteers:
- do not have a contract of employment
- must not take the place of an employee
- must not receive payment in kind but reimbursement for reasonable travel and
subsistence expenses is allowed
- usually help a charity or voluntary or public sector organisation
TB certification
You will need to obtain a TB certificate if you are coming to the UK for over 6 months and
have been present in one of the countries listed in Appendix T of the
Immigration Rules for more than 6 months immediately prior to your application.
If you are unsure where you can obtain a TB certificate, please review the Tuberculosis tests for visa applicants guidance.