If you are from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) you are very likely to need a visa to study English. There are two types of visa:
| Length of visa | Right to work? | Right to extend? | Valid for beginners? | |
| STUDENT VISITOR VISA | Max 6 months | No | No | Yes |
| GENERAL STUDENT VISA | 1 week —3 years | Yes, for a maximum of 10 hours a week | Yes | No |
For both types of visa you must prove that you have enough money for your stay (up to a maximum of 9 months). This is defined as the cost of your course plus £800 living expenses per month. For the General Student Visa you need to show that you have intermediate level English. You can take our written and speaking test to do this via the internet.
LSC has a Grade A rating on the UK Border Agency’s Register of Sponsors, which means that we are able to enrol international students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System. If you require more information about visas please contact LSC for our guide to the UK visa system by writing to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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LSC Guide to UK visas
