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Study English in the UK with a Short-term Study Visa

Considering improving your English skills in the UK? The Short-term Study Visa is your gateway to enroll in English language courses lasting from 6 to 11 months. Ensure your course fits this duration; otherwise, you may need a different visa.

Duration of Stay

Your visa will allow you to stay in the UK for the entire duration of your course, plus an additional 30 days, with a maximum stay of 11 months.

Visa Process:

1. Research & Apply

What to Do: You need to find and apply to Colleges that offers English courses.

How We Help: We suggest colleges based on your profile, guide you through the application process, and ensure you meet all deadlines.

2. Get Offer Letter

What to Do: After applying, you will receive offer letters from colleges. You need to decide which offer to accept.

How We Help: We check the status of your applications, help you compare different offers, and guide you on how to accept an offer properly.

3. Pay Fee

What to Do: You must pay the required tuition fees to confirm your place at the college.

How We Help: We provide detailed payment instructions, offer financial advice to ensure the payment is made correctly, and make sure you receive a payment receipt.

4. Enrolement Letter

What to Do: Obtain the Enrolement Letter from the college, which you will need for your visa application.

How We Help: We follow up with the college to ensure timely issuance of the Enrolement Letter and review it for accuracy.

5. Visa Application

What to Do: Complete the online visa application form and submit all required documents, including your Enrolement Letter.

How We Help: We provide a comprehensive list of the required documents, assist you in filling out the online application form accurately, and help with the visa application fee payment.

6. Biometric

What to Do: Attend a biometric appointment to provide your fingerprints and photographs as part of the visa application process.

How We Help: We help you book the biometric appointment, prepare you for what to expect, and ensure your biometric data is submitted correctly.

7. Visa Decision

What to Do: Wait for the decision on your visa application from the UK Visas and Immigration.

How We Help: We track the status of your visa application, notify you of the decision as soon as it is received, and provide guidance on the next steps, whether your visa is approved or if additional steps are required.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

Be 16 years or older.
Have any qualification above Matric Level.
Have 60% or Above in Matric exams.
Have an acceptance letter for an English language course lasting between 6 to 11 months from an institution and .
That institution should be an accredited institution.
Demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself without employment or public assistance.
Have proof of return or onward travel arrangements.

For applicants under 18:

You must have organized your travel and accommodation in the UK.
Obtain consent from your parent or guardian to study in the UK.

Restrictions

While on a Short-term Study Visa, you cannot:

Enroll in any other course or change your current course.
Attend a state-funded school.
Engage in any form of work, including paid, unpaid, internships, or business activities.
Extend your visa beyond 11 months.
Bring dependents with you.
Apply for public funds, benefits, or the State Pension.

Documents you'll need

When you apply you must provide:

A current passport (with a blank page for your visa) or other valid travel document
Evidence that you can support yourself during your trip, for example bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months
Details of where you intend to stay and your travel plans - you should not pay for accommodation or travel until you get your visa
Evidence that you’ve paid your course fees or have enough money to pay them

You also need to provide:

Your tuberculosis (TB) test results, if you’re from a country where you have to take the TB test
Contact details for at least one parent or guardian in your home country, if you’re under 18 years old
A certified translation if any documents are not in English or Welsh

Documents about your course

You must provide written proof of the course you’re studying. For example, a letter of acceptance from the educational institution stating the course’s name, duration and cost (including accommodation).

You may need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances, such as evidence of your:

Permission to be in the country you’re applying from (if you’re not a national)
Financial sponsor’s occupation, income, savings or funds that will support your studies

Money You Need

Fees and Costs

Visa Application Fee: £200
International Healthcare Surcharge (IHS): £776
Bank Statement: Around £14,000 to cover the cost of 11 months

Note:

The costs listed above do not include other expenses such as tuition fees and visa consultancy fees, which may vary.
The visa fee is non-refundable.
You will also need to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your online application. This allows you to use the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.
If your visa application is refused, the IHS will be refunded within 6 weeks.

FAQ's

The Short-term Study Visa is for individuals who want to study an English language course in the UK lasting longer than 6 months and up to 11 months.

No, the Short-term Study Visa is not extendable.

No, this visa is not switchable to any other visa type.

No, you are not allowed to work or carry out any business activities on this visa.

No, you can only study the English language course you have been accepted onto. No other courses are allowed.

Yes, the Short-term Study Visa allows multiple entries to the UK within the validity period.

No, an IELTS test is not required to apply for the Short-term Study Visa.

The visa application fee is £200, and it is non-refundable.

The IHS usually costs £776 and allows you to use the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. If your visa application is not accepted, the IHS can be refunded, which can take up to 6 weeks.

All fees, including the visa application fee and IHS, must be paid online as part of your application process.

Yes, you can apply for a Schengen visa to visit European countries while you are in the UK on a Short-term Study Visa.

Yes, you can apply for a UK driving license while on a Short-term Study Visa.

A current passport or other valid travel document
Evidence of funds to support yourself (bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months)
Details of your accommodation and travel plans
Proof of payment for your course fees or evidence that you have enough money to pay them
TB test results (if applicable)
Contact details for at least one parent or guardian if you’re under 18
A certified translation of any documents not in English or Welsh

After applying online, proving your identity, and providing your documents, you’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks. You may be able to pay for a faster decision.

Short-Term Study Visa

(To study English Language Courses)