Do I need a visa to study?
Student Visa Information
It is important you understand before you arrive what kind of visa you require and what this allows you to do in the UK. Please read the documents below to learn about student visas.
General explanation of the UK student visa system
The PDF files below give an overview of the student visa system in the UK.as well as identifying the nationalities that require a visa to travel to the UK.
Visa Guidance from 21st April 2011 - Summary
Nationalities that need visa BEFORE coming to the UK
General Student Visa (GSV) Information
Glasgow School of English is an A (Trusted) sponsor on the UKBA Tier 4 Register of Sponsors. Global School of English is recognised by UKBA as a branch on the Glasgow School of licence and is therefore entitled to sponsor GSV applicants. The two PDF files below relate specifically to General Student Visas
Visa Guidance from 21st April 2011 - General Student Visas
UKBA approved English tests from 21st April 2011
Student Visitor, Extended Student Visitor and Child Visitor Visa Information
The PDF files below give information relating to Student Visitor Visas, Extended Student Visitor Visas and Child Visitor Visas.
Visa Guidance from 21st April 2011 - Student Visitor Visas
Visa Guidance from 21st April 2011 - Extended Student Visitor Visas
Visa Guidance from 21st April 2011 - Child Visitor Visas
Other documents
The Student Assessment Questionnaire PDF below is a Global School of English document that we require certain visa applicants to complete as part of their application process. Please see the How Do I Apply for a Course? page.
