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2 CONTENTS PAGE David Game College 3 University Foundation Programme 4 GCSEs 11 A Levels 13 Kensington Academy of English 21 Accommodation 28 Tier 4 Student Visa 37 Arrival, Student Visitor Visa 41 & preparing students for Interviews Paying Fees, 41 Commission/Invoices Course Admission Contacts 43 2 P a g e

3 DAVID GAME COLLEGE Established in 1974, David Game College is one of the most successful independent co-educational colleges in London. We specialise in preparing students for university entry, by providing an extensive range of GCSE and A level courses and focusing on examination success. We also run our own University Foundation Programme and offer courses in English as a Foreign Language. We pride ourselves on our flexibility, and specialise in providing individual courses of study tailored to each student s particular needs and preferences. Students choose David Game College because of the quality of teaching and the high level of individual attention and support they receive here. At David Game College we take great pride in our ability to cater for students of all educational abilities and backgrounds. Our tutors have high expectations, so all students including the most able are stretched intellectually and encouraged to aim high. If students are capable of gaining entry to the most competitive degree courses and the most prestigious universities, they have an excellent chance of being successful here. The College is located in Central London, in the fashionable area of Notting Hill, where it occupies large, modern premises with excellent facilities. We have a number of specialist classrooms, all well resourced with state-of-the-art facilities to support teaching and learning, including newly refurbished science laboratories. The David Game College library provides students with a quiet place to work, and contains reference books, past examination papers and university prospectuses. It is also equipped with desktop computers. The College also has a common room and canteen, where students can go to relax, meet friends, enjoy a game of chess, or watch the news via Sky and the BBC. Students can eat their own snacks here, or buy hot and cold drinks and food. For those living away from home, David Game College can offer supervised accommodation and a relaxed atmosphere in which students are treated as adults. Resident staff will ensure that they are happy, safe and well-motivated. This includes the monitoring of their attendance and progress, which parents are also encouraged to follow through our dedicated intranet portal. David Game College attracts students from many countries and was given Highly Trusted Status (HTS) by the UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) which requires us continually to adapt our admissions and monitoring procedures. As well as our international students, David Game has a growing number of British students who choose us for the quality of teaching and mature, disciplined but relaxed atmosphere. The quality of teaching, Pupils achievements and Pupils behaviour and personal development were described as outstanding in the 2013 Ofsted inspection. Our Courses University Foundation Programme University Foundation Programme Extended Course GCSEs (Up to 18 years old) A Levels English as a Foreign Language courses (Kensington Academy of English) A level courses and the University Foundation Programme act as entry qualifications into British universities. 3 P a g e

4 UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PROGRAMME The University Foundation Programme has come to be established as one of the oldest and most well respected foundation years in the United Kingdom, providing an entry level qualification for undergraduate study accepted by 100 British universities. Over the last few years alone, alumni UFP students have progressed on to studying a wide variety of competitive courses at universities such as Bristol, Manchester, LSE, SOAS, Queen Mary, Bath, City (CASS Business School) and King s College London. The reputable and academic nature of our course has allowed us to develop an extensive network with top universities all over the UK, including formal articulation agreements with 10 in particular. As we are a nonstandard entry qualification that is externally examined, universities often look at our students favourably as it does not affect their rankings, trusting that the calibre of students we produce are fully prepared for their first year of Higher Education. Through our syllabus and teaching style, students are thoroughly equipped with the tools to exceed at top universities. We have two intakes each academic year: September - June or January August; both allow students to join university the following academic year. We also offer this course at Bath Academy, our sister college. UFP Course Structure The course can lead to almost all degrees within the areas of Engineering, Sciences, Business, Accounting, Law, Social Sciences, Pharmacy, International Relations, Art & Design, Architecture, and Mathematics. The University Foundation Programme cannot prepare a student for Dentistry, Medicine or Veterinary Science degrees but can be used for Medical related programmes such as Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Biochemistry and Pharmacy. Students take 6 modules over the duration of the course; 3 minor and 3 major. The 3 minor modules, Core Mathematics, ICT and English, are compulsory for all students and are completed over the first term. The 3 major modules are related to the degree of study and are undertaken in the second and third terms. Class sizes will vary between students aged between 16 and 23. Students are assessed throughout the course, sitting progress tests, end of term examinations and submitting coursework for each subject. Students apply to university through the UCAS system and will endeavour to have it submitted by the end of the first term. During this time, students will receive full support and guidance of staff as they fill in their UCAS applications and make the crucial choice and decision as to what course they wish to study and what institutions to apply to. We also run a university fair twice a year, inviting 20 or so universities to visit the college and meet with our students. Here students can find out more about their courses and discuss with admissions staff personally. 4 P a g e

5 UFP Subjects Accounting Fine Art Biology Business Organisation Chemistry Economics Further Computing Further Mathematics Graphic Design History Law Mathematics Media Photography Physics Politics Psychology Quantitative Methods Spatial Design

6 UFP Past Student Destinations Name of Institution Total Imperial College London 1 University College London 16 University of York 4 London School of Economics and Political Science 1 University of Bristol 12 University of Bath 18 University of Southampton 4 King's College London 22 University of Nottingham 29 Loughborough University 9 University of Sheffield 6 Lancaster University 7 University of Leicester 5 University of Birmingham 7 University of Sussex 2 University of Leeds 3 Newcastle University 2 University of Manchester 39 University of Aberdeen 1 University of East Anglia 5 University of Liverpool 7 Queen Mary University of London 69 Cardiff University 8 University of Surrey 35 Royal Holloway University of London 41 University of Reading 7 Aston University 24 School of Oriental and African Studies 6 Keele University 3 University of Kent 22 Goldsmiths University of London 9 University of Essex 16 University of Hull 4 Brunel University 25 Oxford Brookes University 9 City University 59 Cass Business School, City University 84 School of Pharmacy, University of London 24 University of the Arts, London 18 University of Exeter 4 University of Warwick 1 The University Foundation Programme is now a well established course for British University admission with 100% guarantee of student placement over the past 20 years. It has become the UK s leading foundation programme accepted in more universities than any other course of its kind. 6 P a g e

7 Extended UFP Past experience has taught us that some students need a little bit longer and a little bit extra to reach their goals. Our UFP Extended course is designed in such a way to give these students the time and space to do so. The Extended Foundation allows academically weaker students to benefit from having a four terms of study as opposed to the traditional three. This extra term provides students with the opportunity to improve their Mathematics, IT and English skills, introducing them to basic subject and topic materials necessary to succeed. The UFPe runs from July June and September August. Both allow students to start university the following academic year. The Art & Design, Architecture and Interior Design Extended Foundations act similarly, enabling students to work on particular skills as well as introducing them to elements they may have never covered before. This course will provide students with the ample time necessary to put together an extensive portfolio in time for university interviews later that academic year. Who is the UFPe course for? Students with an IELTS score of 4.5 or 5.0 Students who may need to work on improving a particular IELTS discipline Students who have basic Mathematics foundations Students who have not been taught academic subjects in English Students who would benefit from having more time to adjust to the foreign environment and living independently Who will benefit from the Architecture, Art and Design, or Interior Design UFPe? Students who do not have a portfolio Students who need the time and opportunity to develop a particular Art/Design skill 7 P a g e

8 UFP Entry Requirements Under the IGCSE, O Levels, or WAEC High School qualification system, we ask that students have a minimum of 5 A C grades including Mathematics and English. Additional grades for particular subjects may be requested dependent on the choice of degree. Students wishing to study Art and Design, Architecture or Interior Design will be asked to show samples of their portfolio. Students must also have an IELTS score minimum of 5.5 overall with no less than 4.0 in any subject. Higher grades may be requested dependent on the choice of degree. They will need this certificate for their visa. If a student does not obtain that grade but scores between a overall, we may ask them to come for our extended UFP to improve their English. Students under 18, however, may come under a Tier 4 Child visa and be exempt from the IELTS or TOEFL requirement. They will need to undertake a SKYPE interview to determine their English Language proficiency and/or an entrance test sat under secure conditions at a British Council venue. All applicants are assessed on a case by case basis by the director and any admission requirements are merely a rough guideline. We can now issue unconditional offers and a CAS for students with pending results. This is reserved for students who have proven to be academically strong. They will need to take an entrance test in a secure location such as the British Council to demonstrate they are suitable for the course. This is ideal for students whose results are released late but want to join our September intake. UFP Application Process Students are asked to submit an application online at and send the following to [email protected] : 1. A copy of transcripts/predicted grades/portfolio (for art, architecture or interior design students) 2. A copy of IELTS/TOEFL certificate 3. A copy of passport 4. A short personal statement To complete application formalities we require that they send us a brief personal statement (around 50 words) in which they answer the following questions: 1. What do you want to study at university and why? 2. Why do you want to complete your studies in the UK? 3. What are your career plans after finishing your studies in the UK? There is no set deadline for the University Foundation Programme. That being said, we recommend all visa students to have paid their deposits and obtained their CAS reference numbers at least one month before the start of the course to ensure that the visa application is processed in time. 8 P a g e

9 Stage 1: Submit your application online at & send supporting documents to Passport IELTS/TOEFL/PTE High School Transcripts/Certificates/Predicted Grades Statement of Intent: Why do you want to study in the UK and why in particular the chosen degree course? Stage 2: The College will consider your application and inform you as to whether you have a conditional/unconditional offer or have been rejected Conditional offer 1. Meet conditions of your offer & send relevant documents asap 2. Sign terms & conditions and return 3. Pay deposit of accommodation deposit 4. If under 18 return guardian form Accepting your offer You will receive an offer pack by Unconditional offer 1. Sign terms & conditions and return 2. Pay deposit of accommodation deposit 3. If under 18 return guardian form 4. Send Bank statements - for visa students Place will only be confirmed when you have met the conditions of your offer Stage 3: The College will confirm your place & new offer letter issued EU/Home Students You will be sent an arrival pack Tier 4 visa students You will be issued a CAS & arrival pack once we have checked your bank statements theuk/adult-students/evidence/ Stage 4: Notify the college when you have obtained your visa and provide your arrival details. Accommodation will be confirmed (but is not guaranteed as it is on a first come first served basis) and you can request airport collection if needed January 2014 UFP Fees 9 P a g e

10 Business and Finance UFP 3 terms course 13,950 1st Payment 7,000 Deposit 2nd Payment 4,000 Due 1st week of Term 1 (September 2014) 3rd Payment 2,950 Due 1stweek of Term 2 (January 2015 Law, Humanities and Social Sciences UFP 3 term course is 13,950 1st Payment 7,000 Deposit 2nd Payment 4,000 Due 1st week of Term 1 (September 2014) 3rd Payment 2,950 + Practical Fees Due 1stweek of Term 2 (January 2015) Engineering and Technology UFP 3 term course is 14,450 + Practical Fees 1st Payment 7,000 Deposit 2nd Payment 4,000 Due 1st week of Term 1 (September 2014) 3rd Payment 3,450 + Practical Fees Due 1stweek of Term 2 (January 2015) A Practical Fee of 500 per subject is charged for the following Major Modules: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Computing Science and Pharmacy UFP 3 term course is 14,450 + Practical Fees 1st Payment 7,000 Deposit 2nd Payment 4,000 Due 1st week of Term 1 (September 2014) 3rd Payment 3,450 + Practical Fees Due 1stweek of Term 2 (January 2015) A Practical Fee of 500 per subject is charged for the following Major Modules: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Computing Architecture, Art & Design UFP 3 term course is 15,950 + Materials Fee 1st Payment 7,000 Deposit 2nd Payment 5,000 Due 1st week of Term 1 (September 2014) 3rd Payment 3,950 + Materials Fee Due 1stweek of Term 2 (January 2015) A Materials Fee of 500 is charged for the Architecture, Art and Design UFP Extended (4-term) UFP 4-term (July 2014 June 2015 or September 2014 August 2015 Business and Finance UFP 16,400 Law, Humanities and Social Sciences UFP 16,400 Engineering and Technology UFP 16,900 + Practical Fees Science and Pharmacy UFP 16,900 + Practical Fees Architecture, Art & Design UFP 17,150 + Material Fee 10 P a g e

11 GCSEs GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) is nationally regarded as the main examination to complete the first stage of secondary or High School education in the UK. GCSE Course Structure The course is ideal for students aged 14 or over that have not yet completed High School in his/her home country, and who wish to progress on to A Levels or a Foundation course in the UK. Our intensive GCSE course runs from September to June (1 academic year). During this time students will study core subjects of English and Mathematics, plus a choice of three to four other subjects depending on the student's interests, ability and chosen academic or career path. GCSEs are assessed mainly on written exams that take place in May/June but may also include course work or practical assessments submitted during the year. To progress on to A level or Foundation, student must achieve five GCSEs grades A*-C, including English and Mathematics. GCSE students are taught 4 hours per week, per subject. Therefore international students must take a minimum 4 GCSEs although students are strongly advised to take five GCSEs so that they can progress on to A level or the Foundation after successful completion. What boards do we do? GCSE Subjects GCSE/IGCSE Board Biology IGCSE Edx Business Studies GCSE AQA Chemistry IGCSE Edx English IGCSE Edx English as a Second Language IGCSE CIE French IGCSE Edx Geography IGCSE Edx German IGCSE Edx GCSE/IGCSE Board History IGCSE Edx ICT IGCSE CIE Leisure and Tourism GCSE AQA Mathematics IGCSE Edx Physics IGCSE Edx Photography GCSE AQA Spanish IGCSE Edx Statistics GCSE AQA 11 P a g e

12 GCSE Entry Requirements Students are required to provide a Year 9 or equivalent school report. Students must also have an IELTS score minimum 4.5 of in each section in any subject. Higher grades may be requested dependent on the choice of degree. They will need this certificate for their visa. If a student does not obtain that grade we may ask them to come for our pre-sessional English Course to improve their English. Students must be under 18 years old and will come under a Tier 4 Child visa, therefore will be exempt from the IELTS or TOEFL requirement. They may need to undertake a SKYPE interview to determine their English Language proficiency and/or an entrance test sat under secure conditions at a British Council venue. All applicants are assessed on a case by case basis by the director and any admission requirements are merely a rough guideline. GCSE Application Process Students are asked to submit an application online at following to [email protected]. and send the A copy of Academic Transcript - Certificate of Basic Education or satisfactory school reports for the past 2/3 years A copy of passport Details of guardian in the UK and care arrangements English Qualification (IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, Pearson Test of English) for Visas September 2014 GCSE Fees / Payable in Sep 2014 Payable in Jan 2015 Total fee per year 5 GCSEs/ * Further subjects, if any, are charged at the same rate as the fifth subject : 2730 Tuition fees are exclusive of practical/material fees, textbooks or examination entry fees. 12 P a g e

13 A LEVELS The A level route is the most traditional pathway used to gain entrance into a British university. They are recognised worldwide and can open doors to some of the top universities across the world such as Oxford or Cambridge, and other Ivy League Universities in the US. A levels give students the in-depth preparation he or she needs to excel on the demanding and competitive degree courses such as medicine, dentistry and veterinary science. Employers such as banks and law firms also value A level qualifications. The College has received numerous awards by Good Schools Guide for students receiving highest score in A level (In Maths and Economics). Two-year A level course This course is for students who have appropriate GCSE or equivalent qualifications. On this course students will: Study four AS level subjects in Year One Take AS level examinations in four subjects at the end of Year One Continue to study three of your AS subjects at A level in Year Two Take A level examinations in three subjects at the end of Year Two Eighteen-month A level course This course is for students who have appropriate GCSE or equivalent qualifications, or who have previously studied AS levels and wish to improve their grades. On this course students will: Study AS level subjects from January to June Take AS level examinations in your subjects in June Study three A level subjects from September for one year Take A level examinations in three subjects at the end of the year One-year A level course This course is for students who have previously studied AS or A levels and wish to improve their grades. An exceptionally bright student may be able to take this course without any previous A level background. On this course students will: Study three A level subjects in one year Take A level examinations in three subjects at the end of the year What boards do we do? AS/A level Subjects Subject Board Subject Board Accounting Art and Design Biology Business Studies Chemistry Economics English Literature French Further Mathematics Geography Government and Politics AQA AQA Edx AQA Edx WJEC OCR Edx Edx Edx Edx German History ICT Law Mathematics Photography Physics Psychology Sociology Spanish Travel and Tourism Edx AQA AQA OCR Edx AQA AQA AQA AQA Edx AQA 13 P a g e

14 Medical & Life Sciences Programme The College has developed a Medical & Life Sciences Programme that prepares students for entry to some of the most competitive degree courses in the UK and ensures that they have a good insight into the demands of their chosen subject. On this programme students will: follow the same programme of study as for the two-year A level course be taught beyond the prescribed A level syllabuses through an enhanced programme of seminars on topics closely related to medicine and modern biology, such as: cancer, immunology, medical ethics, the NHS, personalised medicine and genomics, and developments in medical diagnostics attend talks given by visiting medical practitioners and professional scientists receive one-to-one or small-group tuition in the main critical aptitude tests (UKCAT and BMAT) be given the opportunity to undertake relevant healthcare work experience Students will be accepted onto the Medical & Life Sciences Programme only if the College considers that they stand a realistic chance of securing a place on these highly competitive degree courses. For further information about this programme, please visit the Medical & Life Sciences Programme section of the College website. A Level Past Student Destinations Our students have been placed in over 90 UK Universities. Cambridge Imperial College, London Natural Sciences Mechanical engineering Mechanical engineering Computing Computing Mathematics Electrical engineering University College, London Mathematics Mathematics Statistics and Economics Economics Information Management for Business Physics Electrical and electronic engineering Mathematics and Statistical Science 14 P a g e

15 London School of Economics Economics and Social Policy Philosophy and Economics Queen Mary Medical Engineering Management Kingston Aircraft Engineering Biochemistry Biomedical Science Brunel Royal Holloway Maths and Accounting Biomedical Sciences Economics Economics Psychology Kings College, London Warwick International Business Law Law Bristol Economics Economics and Finance Economics and Finance Economics and Finance Edinburgh Architecture Economics Economics Sussex Law and Politics Economics Bath City Civil Engineering Air Transport Engineering Biomedical Engineering City - CAS business school Investment and financial risk management Management 15 P a g e

16 Chelsea College of Art Essex Interior Design Management Economics Economics Psychology Surrey University of the Creative Arts East Anglia Aeronautical Engineering Interior design and architecture Molecular biology and Genetics Business Management and Economics York SOAS Economics and Finance History History of Art Economics Nottingham Chemical Engineering Architecture Nottingham Trent Cardiff Brighton Roehampton Computer Science Business Studies Aeronautical Engineering Teacher Training, B. Ed Journalism Westminster East London Kent Central Lancashire London Metropolitan University Of Bedfordshire Exeter Plymouth Salford Lancaster Business Systems Computing Accounting and Management Biological Sciences Psychology Interior Design Law Medicine (deferred entry) Law Entrepreneurship 16 P a g e

17 Royal Military Academy - Sandhurst Newcastle Goldsmiths or Sussex Urban Planning Anthropology In % of our students gained entry to the Russell Group Universities. A Level Entry Requirements Under the IGCSE, O Levels, or WAEC High School qualification system, we ask that students have a minimum of 5 A* C grades including Mathematics and English. We expect the equivalent of that from students from other countries. Additional grades for particular subjects may be requested dependent on the choice of degree. Students must also have an IELTS score minimum of 5 in each section in any subject. Higher grades may be requested dependent on the choice of degree. They will need this certificate for their visa. If a student does not obtain that grade we may ask them to come for our pre-sessional English Course to improve their English. Students under 18, however, may come under a Tier 4 Child visa, therefore will be exempt from the IELTS or TOEFL requirement. They may need to undertake a SKYPE interview to determine their English Language proficiency and/or an entrance test sat under secure conditions at a British Council venue. All applicants are assessed on a case by case basis by the director and any admission requirements are merely a rough guideline. We can now issue unconditional offers and a CAS for students with pending results. This is reserved for students who have proven to be academically strong. They will need to take an entrance test in a secure location such as the British Council to demonstrate they are suitable for the course. This is ideal for students whose results are released late but want to join our September intake. 17 P a g e

18 A Level Application Process Students are asked to submit an application online at following to and send the Academic Transcript- IGCSE/O Level certificates or most recent school reports A copy of passport English Qualification (IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, Pearson Test of English) for Visas A short personal statement (no more than 200 words) demonstrating a proven track record of study and student's future intent -educational aim and career aspiration. 1. What do you want to study at university and why? 2. Why do you want to complete your studies in the UK? 3. What are your career plans after finishing your studies in the UK? We recommend all visa students to have paid their deposits and obtained their CAS reference numbers at least one month before the start of the course to ensure that the visa application is processed in time. Key Points: Forthcoming changes to the AS and A level examination system September 2013 no further January examination sittings in AS or A level qualifications September 2015 introduction of new linear AS and A level qualifications to replace existing modular qualifications* * As linear qualifications, the new AS and A level examinations can only be taken in their entirety. 18 P a g e

19 Stage 1: Submit your application online at & send supporting documents to Passport IELTS/TOEFL/PTE High School Transcripts/Certificates/Predicted Grades Statement of Intent: Why do you want to study in the UK and why in particular the chosen degree course? Stage 2: The College will consider your application and inform you as to whether you have a conditional/unconditional offer or have been rejected Conditional offer 6. Meet conditions of your offer & send relevant documents asap 7. Sign terms & conditions and return 8. Pay deposit of accommodation deposit 9. If under 18 return guardian form 10. Bank statements for visa students Place will only be confirmed when you have met the conditions of your offer Accepting your offer You will receive an offer pack by Unconditional offer 5. Sign terms & conditions and return 6. Pay deposit of accommodation deposit 7. If under 18 return guardian form 8. Send Bank statements - for visa students Stage 3: The College will confirm your place & new offer letter issued EU/Home Students You will be sent an arrival pack Tier 4 visa students You will be issued a CAS & arrival pack once we have checked your bank statements theuk/adult-students/evidence/ Stage 4: Notify the college when you have obtained your visa and provide your arrival details. Accommodation will be confirmed (but is not guaranteed as it is on a first come first served basis) and you can request airport collection if needed 19 P a g e

20 January 2014 A LEVEL Fees T W O Y E A R A L E V E L C O U R S E S (AS level 1 st year, A level 2 nd year) / Payable in Sep 2014 Payable in Jan 2015 Total fee per year 3 subjects/ subjects/ Any student joining the college in January 2015 and wishing to join normal AS or A2 classes will be charged 60% of the total year s fee. O N E Y E A R I N T E N S I V E A L E V E L C O U R S E S (AS & A level in the same year) / Payable in Sep 2014 Payable in Jan 2015 Total fee per year 3 subjects/ O N E A N D A H A L F Y E A R A L E V E L C O U R S E S (January 2015 starts) / Payable in Jan 2015 Payable in Sept 2015 Payable in Jan 2016 Total for course 3 subjects/ subjects N/A The 4 th subject will be AS level only, if required. 20 P a g e

21 KENSINGTON ACADEMY OF ENGLISH (KAE) Kensington Academy of English (KAE) was established in 1978 and has been successfully running English Language courses at all levels. KAE is accredited by the British Council, meeting the high standards of quality set out. KAE is also the English language department of David Game College. Every year we welcome hundreds of students from four continents and over 50 countries, and can therefore offer a truly international atmosphere. Some come to Kensington Academy of English (KAE) to study only English; others study English before or at the same time as taking academic courses at David Game College. Our Courses We believe that learning has to be exciting and interesting in order to be successful. All of our teachers work hard to help students achieve their English language goals in a stimulating and fun environment. Students are particularly encouraged to develop their confidence in spoken English, helped by the fact that English is the only language used in the classroom, as well as by the provision of a free weekly conversation class. All our courses are syllabus-based and focus on grammar, plus the four key language elements: reading, writing, listening and speaking. A placement test is given on arrival to assess level. Homework is given regularly to encourage self-study. At the end of each language level, a progress test is taken and must be passed before entry to the next level. A Report and a Certificate of Achievement is issued on completion of the course. January 2014 Academic Fees Course Hours Per Week Minimum Age Price From Intensive General English I GE25 25 hours General English I GE21 21 hours General English I GE15 15 hours General English I GE10 10 hours GE15 Plus Elective Module 21 hours 16+/ General English Plus I GE15 Plus 20/25 hours / 480 IELTS Exam Preparation 15 hours Cambridge Exam Preparation 15 hours One-to-One 2 hours (min) per hour 21 P a g e

22 Intensive General English I GE25 This is a whole day course combines the morning accuracy (GE15) with the afternoon fluency (GE10) programmes. You can expect to practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation in a communicative environment. This course will help you improve more quickly! Intensive General English I GE25 Entry date Any Monday Minimum duration 1 week Maximum duration 36 weeks Timetable Monday to Thursday, 09:15 to 16:00, Friday 09:150 to 12:30 (25 hours per week) Description General English course that combines the morning focus on accuracy and afternoon focus on fluency programmes. Level 5 levels from Elementary to Advanced Class size 15 students max. Age 16+ Price 250 per week. See fees table for more details. General English I GE21 This course combines the morning accuracy (GE15) and 6 hours of the afternoon fluency (GE10) programmes with a focus on Social English & intensive skills practice with authentic texts adapted for English Language Learners. You can expect to practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation in a communicative environment. Intensive General English I GE21 Entry date Any Monday Minimum duration 1 week Maximum duration 36 weeks Timetable Monday to Thursday, 09:15 to 14.45, Friday 09:15 to 12:30 (21 hours per week) Description General English course that combines the morning focus on accuracy and 6 hours of the afternoon focus on fluency programmes. Level 5 levels from Elementary to Advanced Class size 15 students max. Age 16+ Price 215 per week. See fees table for more details. 22 P a g e

23 General English I GE15 This course develops grammatical accuracy and builds vocabulary with a communicative teaching method incorporating reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Every week has specific vocabulary and grammar aims which are tested at the end of each week. General English I GE15 Entry date Any Monday Minimum duration 1 week Maximum duration 36 weeks Timetable Monday to Thursday, 09:15 to 12:30 (15 hours per week) Description A general English course that will help you to communicate more fluently, improving your speaking, listening and pronunciation. Level 5 levels from Elementary to Advanced Class size 15 students max. Age 16+ Price 160 per week. See fees table for more details. General English I GE10 This course develops fluency and concentrates on speaking and listening skills with stronger emphasis on pronunciation. Each week has a topic with variety of speaking and listening situations practiced, focusing on real world situations. General English I GE10 Entry date Any Monday Minimum duration 1 week Maximum duration 36 weeks Timetable Monday to Thursday, 13:15 to 16:00 (10 hours per week) A general English course that will help you to develop the accuracy of your Description grammar and build up your vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Level 5 levels from Elementary to Advanced Class size 15 students max. Age 16+ Price 105 per week. See fees table for more details. 23 P a g e

24 General English Plus Elective Module I GE15 Plus Elective Module These courses are ideal for students wishing to combine group lessons with one of the elective modules described below. Academic English (Minimum Level: Intermediate) This module focuses on how to plan, structure and produce written pieces of academic work, using appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary. It also aims to enable students to engage with written academic material and to develop the specific oral communication skills required in academic fields. Pre-IELTS (Minimum Level: Pre-Intermediate) This module is intended for students who wish to take the IELTS exam and who need a band score of between It focuses intensively on reading, listening and speaking strategies for the IELTS exam and covers the vocabulary and grammar structures that students require to be successful in IELTS writing. Business English (Minimum Level: Intermediate) This module expands students knowledge of business terms and vocabulary, and provides students with the opportunity to practice essential business skills, such as delivering presentations and negotiating. General English Plus Elective Module I GE15 Plus Elective Module Entry date Any Monday Minimum duration 1 week Maximum duration 12 weeks Timetable Monday to Friday 9:15 to 12:30, plus afternoons 6 hours of elective module choice. Description General English course that combines the morning focus on accuracy with afternoon elective module choices. Level Pre-IELTS: Minimum Level Pre-Intermediate Academic & Business English Minimum level: Intermediate + Class size 15 students max. Age Pre-IELTS & Academic English: 16+ Business English: 18+ Price 215 per week. See fees table for more details. General English Plus I GE15 Plus These courses are ideal for students wishing to combine group lessons with One-to-One tuition in order to maximize their language learning. The timetable depends on the number of One-to-One lessons. General English Plus I GE15 Plus Entry date Any Monday Minimum duration 1 week Maximum duration 12 weeks Timetable Monday to Friday 09:15 to 12:30 (Afternoons 5 or 10 hours of One-to-One) Description General English course that combines the morning focus on accuracy and the afternoon One-to-One lessons. Level 5 levels from Elementary to Advanced. Class size 15 students max. (GE mornings / One-to-One afternoons) Age 16+ Price 380 per week (GE15 Plus 5hrs) / 460 per week (GE15 Plus 10hrs) See fees table for more details. 24 P a g e

25 IELTS Exam Preparation IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an academic English exam and is necessary if you wish to study or work in an English-speaking environment. IELTS is recognised by British universities, however your required score will vary depending on which university and which course you choose. IELTS is also for students seeking professional registration and is recognised by universities and employers in countries such as the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. IELTS is an international standardised test of English language ability, trusted by universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies and multinational companies. Over 1.5 million people take it annually. During the 4 weeks students will focus on strategies and techniques for success in the 4 parts of the exam (reading, writing, listening and speaking). The course is aimed at students aiming for an IELTS band score of 6-7. The Intensive IELTS course is a four-week course that will prepare you to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. It focuses on strategies and techniques for success in the four parts of the exam: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The course is an intensive programme, with significant amounts of homework every evening and at the weekend. It focuses exclusively on exam preparation, so it is not suitable for you if you want to improve the overall level of your English. IELTS Exam Preparation Entry date Please visit for our start dates. Minimum duration 4 weeks Maximum duration 8 weeks Timetable Monday to Friday 09:15 to 12:30 (15 hours per week) A four-week course that will prepare you to take the International English Description Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, focusing on strategies and techniques that will help you to succeed in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Level Intermediate (min) Class size 12 students max. Age 16+ Price 195 per week (Course book and exam fees are not included.) See fees table for more details. 25 P a g e

26 Cambridge Exam Preparation University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations are internationally recognised certificates which demonstrate your abilities in the English language. ESOL is short for English for Speakers of Other Languages. Taken by over 3 million learners in more than 130 countries every year, the qualifications can be useful if you plan to study at a British university, if you are looking for a job in an English-speaking environment, or if you are simply seeking to improve your career prospects. Different exams test general English, business English, academic English and English for young learners. We can help you prepare for and sit the following examinations. If you are unsure which exam is right for you right now, why not test your English with our online English test? Or, contact us for more information. Key English Test (KET). This is the first level of the Cambridge exams in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). It is suitable for students with a basic understanding of written and spoken English in every day situations. Cambridge Exam Preparation Entry date This course is subject to demand. Please contact us for more information. Minimum duration 8 weeks Maximum duration 8 weeks Timetable Monday to Friday 09:50 to 12:30 Description The Key English Test (KET) is the first level of the Cambridge ESOL exams. It is suitable for students with a basic understanding of written and spoken English in everyday situations. The Preliminary English Test (PET) is the second level of the Cambridge ESOL exams. It is suitable for students who can produce written and spoken English at an intermediate level. The First Certificate in English (FCE) is the third level of the Cambridge ESOL exams. It is suitable for students at upper intermediate level and is widely recognised by employers in commerce and industry. The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is the fourth level of the Cambridge ESOL exams. It is suitable for post-first Certificate students wishing to use English for professional purposes. The Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) is the fifth and highest level of the Cambridge ESOL exams. Students are expected to function effectively in any English language speaking situation. CPE is recognised by UK universities for English entrance requirements. Level 5 Levels from Pre-Intermediate (min) to Advanced Class size 12 students max. Age per week (Course book and exam fees are not included.) See fees table Price for more details.. 26 P a g e

27 One-to-One One tutor, one student. One-to-One tuition is the most effective and rapid method for a student to improve their command of English language, spoken and written. From the start of the programme the teacher works with the student to design an individual plan that meets the student s needs. Programmes can be arranged which relate to a student s business or employment needs, or which cover specialist areas such as medicine, law or tourism. Students who are intending to take a one-to-one programme are invited to contact us at [email protected] to discuss their particular needs. One-to-One Courses Entry date Subject to demand Minimum duration 2 Hours (min) Level Elementary to Advanced Class size One-to-One Age 16+ Price 55 per hour for General English / 60 for Specific purposes (Course book is not included.) See fees table for more details. Booking Process KAE Booking Process Any Questions on availability Fill in form Contact Funda at the Kensington Academy of English office: Tel: +44 (0) [email protected] or Skype: kae.funda Agents can either use their own Booking Form or use Kensington Academy (KAE) booking form (Download a copy from Send to KAE By via [email protected] or Fax: +44 (0) Within 24 hours we will return the Invoice Pay deposit Pay full amount (4 weeks prior to arrival) Acceptance letter Visas Please check everything is correct. If there are any mistakes or you wish to change something, please let us know! Ensure students have read terms and conditions. Don't forget there may be a bank transfer fee of upto 12 or 2% charge for payments made by credit card. We send student acceptance letter and confirmation of payment. If your student does not hold a European Union passport please check with the British embassy in your country about studying in the UK. Accommodation details School Sent to you a week before student arrival date We look forward to welcoming your students to our school! 27 P a g e

28 ACCOMMODATION We offer a range of accommodation types for students over the age of 16. Students can choose from Single or Shared Self-catered accommodation, or Single or Shared Half-board accommodation. We can also arrange for homestay accommodation. All accommodation is within 20 minutes of the college location and is served by the various tube and bus lines in Notting Hill. It is advised to book accommodation early to avoid disappointment. Accommodation Type College Residence (Self-catering) Student Residence (Half-board) Single rooms, twin rooms and flats with mostly shared facilities Central locations: London Underground Zone 1 or 2 We can offer you a wide selection of rooms in affordable, self-catering student residences in Shepherd s Bush, South Kensington, Fulham Broadway, West Kensington and Earls Court. The benefits of living in a college residence include independence and the ease of making friends with people from all over the world. Our rooms are well equipped, and each building has accommodation officers and an onsite night warden, who takes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the building and can help you with any difficulties. Single and twin rooms with shared facilities Central location: Notting Hill Gate: London Underground Zone 1 Student residences are popular and give you the chance to live with people like you who may be studying at university or on other courses. This is best for you if you want to combine independence and a social life. Simple, easy and convenient. Different residences available at different times of the year. More availability in the summer. Homestay Accommodation (Half-board & Full-board) Half and Full-board accommodation Central locations London Underground Zones 2, 3 and 4 Home stay accommodation can be an excellent way to improve your language skills during your stay in the UK. You live with a family, eat meals with them and speak English. As well as being able to practise the language, it is a great way to experience British culture. Home stays are specially selected for their friendly, caring attitude towards overseas students, and it can be a comforting environment especially for younger students. The average travel time to the college is around 40 minutes by public transport. If you would like to find out more about home stay, please contact us as soon as possible as demand is high. Please note that we sometimes use an agency to provide this type of accommodation. You can find out more about the prices for different accommodation on our accommodation fees page. This is the traditional accommodation for a Student. You live in a Londoner's home and have the chance to seen how other people live. You can choose to eat meals with the host or prepare your own food. Home stay is also fantastic value and often the cheapest way to stay in London. This is best for you if you want to feel safe and don't want to worry about cooking. It's also a great opportunity to practise your English. Available all year. 28 P a g e

29 Description: Location: How to get to the College: Date available: Deposit: Cancellation policy: Check in/checkout: Meal time: Accommodation Type: Facilities offered: Minimum age: Guest Policy: Min / Max stay: Security: DAWES HOUSE (Self-catering College Residence) Dawes House is a 3 storey Victorian House on Dawes Road. It provides accommodation for 12 International students at a time. All rooms are with central heating. Dawes House is on Dawes Road, only 15 minutes walk from Fulham Broadway underground station. Go to Fulham Broadway underground station and take a District line (Green) train towards Edgware Road and get off at Notting Hill Gate. Leave the station by the south side exit A. The school is directly above the station. Total travelling time is approx 30 minutes. All year round 200 payable at the time of booking Two weeks prior to arrival Approximate arrival times are requested for students so that someone will be there to meet them in the house. They will be greeted, given any information they require and the key to their room. Check in must be after 12pm and check out before 10am. This is a self-catering residence so there are no set meal times. Single and shared (with one other student) basic rooms. One of the shared rooms has its own bathroom and kitchen in the House. Each room has its own fridge and TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, kettle, plates and cutlery etc. There are 2-shared bathrooms and one extra toilet in the House. There is a free washing machine available to all students. There is also a common room for students in the House and Wifi is available. Bed linen is provided but students are required to bring their own towels. 18 years old Please check with the school. Students are not allowed to have guests to stay without making a booking for them in advance. One week minimum stay. No maximum stay. Emergency number provided in case of emergency. Night warden available. 29 P a g e

30 Description: Location: How to get to the College: Date available: Deposit: Cancellation policy Check in/checkout: Meal time: Accommodation Type: Facilities offered: Minimum age: Guest Policy: Min / Max stay: Security: FAIRHOLME HOUSE (Self-catering College Residence) Fairholme House is a 3 storey Victorian building with a basement, on the corner of Fairholme Road and Glenstanes Road. It provides accommodation for 15 students at a time. All rooms are with central heating, washing basin, TV and fridge; four rooms are en-suite and 3 are studios. Fairholme House is on Fairholme Road, only 10 minutes walk from West Kensington underground station. Go to West Kensington underground station and take a District line (Green) train towards Edgware Road and get off at Notting Hill Gate. Leave the station by the south side exit 4. The school is directly above the station. Total travelling time is approx 25 minutes. All year round 200 payable at the time of booking Four weeks prior to arrival and after arrival Approximate arrival times are requested for students so someone will be there to meet them in the house. They will be greeted, given any information they require and the key to their room. Check in must be after 12pm and check out before 10am. This is a self-catering residence so there are no set meal times. There are 3 studios, 11 single rooms, 4 of which are en-suite. Each room has its own washbasin, fridge and TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, kettle, plates and cutlery etc. There are 2-shared bathrooms in the building. There is also washing machine in the building and Wifi is available. Bed linen is provided with a linen changing service every 2 weeks. Students are required to bring their own towels. 18 years old Please check with the school. Students are not allowed to have guests to stay without making a booking for them in advance. One week minimum stay. No maximum stay. Emergency number provided in case of emergency. Night warden available. 30 P a g e

31 Description: Location: How to get to the College: Date available: Deposit: Cancellation policy Check in/checkout: Meal time: Accommodation Type: Facilities offered: Minimum age: Guest Policy: Min / Max stay: Security: PENYWERN HOUSE (Self-catering College Residence) Penywern House is a 5 storey Victorian House on Penywern Road. It provides accommodation for 20 International students at a time. All rooms are with central heating. Penywern House is on Penywern Road, only 5 minutes walk from Earl s Court underground station. Go to Earl s Court underground station and take a District line (Green) train towards Edgware Road and get off at Notting Hill Gate. Leave the station by the south side exit A. The school is directly above the station. Total travelling time is approx 15 minutes. All year round 200 payable at the time of booking Two weeks prior to arrival Approximate arrival times are requested for students so someone will be there to meet them in the house. They will be greeted, given any information they require and the key to their room. Check in must be after 12pm and check out before 10am. This is a self-catering residence so there are no set meal times. There are 4 basic single rooms, 13 single rooms with private shower, 1 single room with private bathroom & kitchen and 2 shared rooms with private shower. Each room has its own fridge and TV. Kitchens are fully equipped with cooker, kettle, plates and cutlery etc. There are 4-shared bathrooms and 2 extra toilets in the building. There is also a coin-operated launderette in the building and Wifi is available. Bed linen is provided with a linen changing service every 2 weeks. Students are required to bring their own towels. 18 years old Please check with the school. Students are not allowed to have guests to stay without making a booking for them in advance. One week minimum stay. No maximum stay. Emergency number provided in case of emergency. Night warden available. 31 P a g e

32 Description: Location: How to get to the College: Date available: Deposit: Cancellation policy Check in/checkout: Meal time: Accommodation Type: Facilities offered: Minimum age: Guest Policy: Min /Max stay: Security: SHEPHERD S BUSH HOUSE (Self-catering College Residence) Shepherd s Bush House is a 4 storey Edwardian House on Uxbridge Road. It is divided into five flats; each flat has 2 double rooms and 1 single with a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. It provides accommodation for 20 International students at a time. All rooms are with central heating. Shepherd s Bush House is on Uxbridge Road and only 5 minutes walk from Shepherd s Bush underground station. 164 Uxbridge Road, W12 8AA. Go to Shepherd s Bush underground station (Central Line) take a Central line (Red) train towards Liverpool Street and get off at Notting Hill Gate. Leave the station by the south side exit A. The school is directly above the station. Total travelling time is approx 15 minutes. All year round 200 payable at the time of booking Two weeks prior to arrival Approximate arrival times are requested for students so someone will be there to meet them in the house. They will be greeted, given any information they require and the key to their room. Check in must be after 12pm and check out before 10am. This is a self-catering residence so there are no set meal times. Single and shared (with one other student) basic rooms. Each room has its own fridge and TV. There is a shared bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen with cooker, kettle, plates and cutlery etc. in each flat. A coin operated laundrette and Wifi are available in the building. Bed linen is provided with a linen changing service every 2 weeks. Students are required to bring their own towels. 16 years old Please check with the school. Students are not allowed to have guests to stay without making a booking for them in advance. One week minimum stay. No maximum stay. Emergency number provided in case of emergency and a 24 hours sitting warden. 32 P a g e

33 Description: Location: How to get to the College: Date available: Deposit: Cancellation policy: Check in/checkout: Meal time: Accommodation Type: Facilities offered: Minimum age: Guest Policy: Min /Max stay: Security: FULHAM FLATS (Self-catering College Residence) There are 6 individual one-bedroom flats in a 3 storey building on Fulham Road. Suitable for professionals and students. Flats are on Fulham Road; only 10 minutes walk from Gloucester Road underground station and 15 minutes walk from South Kensington underground station. Go to Gloucester Road or South Kensington underground station and take a Circle line (Yellow) train towards Paddington and get off at Notting Hill Gate. Leave the station by the south side exit A. The school is directly above the station. Total travelling time is approx 20 minutes. All year round but limited availability 200 payable at the time of booking Two weeks prior to arrival Approximate arrival times are requested for students so someone will be there to meet them in the building. They will be greeted, given any information they require and the key to their flat. Check in must be after 12pm and check out before 10am. This is a self-catering accommodation. 1 bedroom flats. Each flat has a kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine, fridge, cooker, kettle, microwave, plates and cutlery etc. A double sofa bed, a table with 4 chairs, a TV and a coffee table in the living room. There is a wireless Internet for all students and students will require their own laptop computer. Bed linen is provided. 18 years old Please check with the school. Students are not allowed to have guests to stay without making a booking for them in advance. One week minimum stay. No maximum stay. 24 hours sitting warden 33 P a g e

34 Description: Location: How to get to the College: Date available: Deposit: Cancellation policy Check in/checkout: Meal time: Accommodation Type: Facilities offered: Minimum age: Guest Policy: Min /Max stay: Security: NOTTING HILL GATE (Half-board Student Residence) Notting Hill Residence is well situated in a quiet residential street, yet close to the bustle of Notting Hill Gate with its famous Portobello Road street market and in easy walking distance of Kensington Gardens, Bayswater and Holland Park. Notting Hill Gate underground station is close by. The House has accommodation for 272 residents but David Game College occupies only 8 single rooms and 2 shared rooms. Notting Hill Residence is on Ladbroke Road, only 5 minutes walk from the College. Head northeast on Ladbroke Rd toward Horbury Mews and at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Pembridge Rd and when you reach Notting Hill Gate, you will see the college building on the other side of the road, next to the south side exit of Notting Hill Gate underground station. All year round but limited availability 200 payable at the time of booking Two weeks prior to arrival There is a 24 Hour reception at Notting Hill Residence. When you arrive we will give you your key, show you your room and let you know about the health & safety rules. Check in must be after 11.30am and check out before 10.30am. Please note that on arrival there will be a 30 Key deposit which is fully refundable at the end of your stay. Half-board residence. Breakfast (7:00am to 8:15am) and dinner (18:30 to 20:00) Monday to Friday. Breakfast (7:00am to 8:15am) and lunch (12:30 to 13:30) at weekends. Single and shared (with one other student) basic rooms. A large dining room is situated on the lower ground floor and facilities include a TV room, lounge, study room, a coin operated laundry and vending machines. There is a garden area for residents and rooms are cleaned daily. Bed linen is provided but students are required to bring their own towels. Gym membership is also available on daily, weekly and monthly memberships. Wi-Fi is freely available in the common area and study room and you can bring your own cable or purchase one at reception for 2.99 for Wi-fi use in the bedrooms. 18 years old Please check with the school. Students are not allowed to have guests to stay without making a booking for them in advance. One week minimum stay. No maximum stay. 24-hour security 34 P a g e

35 HOMESTAY (Half-board & Full-board) Description: Location: Date available: Accommodation Type: Facilities offered: Minimum age: Guest Policy: More information: Homestay accommodation can be an excellent way to improve your language skills during your stay in the UK. You live with a family, eat meals with them and speak English. As well as being able to practise the language, it is a great way to experience British culture. Please note that we use an agency to provide homestays. Central location London Underground Zones 2, 3 and 4 The average travel time to the college is around 40 minutes by public transport. All year round but limited availability. Half and Full-board accommodation (standard and en-suite rooms) Homestay families are specially selected for their friendly, caring attitude towards overseas students, and it can be a comforting environment especially for younger students. 16 years old No guest allowed If you would like to find out more about home stay, please contact us as soon as possible as demand is high. Please note that we sometimes use an agency to provide this type of accommodation. You can find out more about the prices for different accommodation on our accommodation fees page. 35 P a g e

36 ACCOMMODATION FEES From January 2014 COLLEGE RESIDENCE Minimum Age Room Board Prices From 16+ Twin (Standard) Self-catering 140 per week 16+ Twin (En-suite) Self-catering 175 per week 16+ Single (Standard) Self-catering 170 per week 16+ Single (En suite) Self-catering 195 per week 16+ Studio Self-catering 240 per week NOTTING HILL RESIDENCE Minimum Age Room Board Prices From Twin (Standard) Single (Standard) Half-board (Breakfast & Dinner) Half-board (Breakfast & Dinner) 180 per week 240 per week FLATS Minimum Age Room Board Prices From Bedroom Flat Self-catering 400 per week HOME STAY Minimum Age Room Board Prices From 16+ Single Half-board (Standard) (Breakfast & Dinner) 200 per week 16+ Single (En-suite) Half-board (Breakfast & Dinner) 260 per week 36 P a g e

37 TIER 4 STUDENT VISA This advice has been put together in conjunction with Tier 4 Sponsor Guidance as of October It is up to you, however, to ensure that you check any updates on the UKVI (Home Office UK Visas) website. As it currently stands, non-home/eu students will need to apply for a Tier 4 student visa to join the UFP, A level or GCSE courses. Only institutions with an HTS license, such as David Game College, will be able to sponsor students. Students must meet the full requirements of the immigration rules and have 40 points in total under the Tier 4 points-based system. These points come from: 1. Having a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from a Tier 4 Sponsor (30 points) 2. Having enough money to cover course fees and monthly living (maintenance) costs (10 points) There are two student categories under the Tier 4 system: Tier 4 General student for students coming to the UK for post-16 education Tier 4 Child student for children between 4 and 17 years old SECURE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST (SELT) General English, GCSE, A Level and Foundation Courses: Since August 2010, Students who come under a Tier 4 General visa will need to have taken a Secure English Language Test as outlined by the UKBA such as the IELTS, TOEFL or PTE and met the minimum B1 CEFR requirements in order to meet the visa regulations. For the IELTS this is a minimum of 4.0 in each section; for TOEFL this is Listening 9, Reading 4, Writing 13, Speaking 16. For a full list of Secure English Language Tests approved by the UKVI please visit: Child Students who are under 18 and who are applying for a Tier 4 Child visa do not need to take a Secure English Language Test to prove their English level. We still need to show that we are confident that the student s proficiency meets the level required to successfully pass our course. We will do this by: 1. Assessing high school qualifications (such as the grade in English) 2. Inviting them to undertake a SKYPE interview with us or 3. Asking them to sit our own David Game College English test at a secure location such as the British Council, the Nigerian Turkish International College in Nigeria, or Elm Gostar Kaveh in Iran. 37 P a g e

38 Exemption The following students are also exempt from the SELT requirement for their visa: Students who are nationals of majority English speaking countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States of America. Students who have successfully completed a course as a Tier 4 Child student (or under the student rules in force before March 2009 where the student was granted permission to stay in the UK when they were under 18) that lasted at least 6 months and ended within two years of the date the sponsor assigned the CAS. The Confirmation for Acceptance of Studies (CAS) The CAS is not an actual certificate or paper document but is a virtual document submitted on the UKVI sponsor management system. We will provide the student with a number that is linked to this document, showing the UKVI that we will be sponsoring them. For the purpose of formalities, we will send a student a CAS statement with all the details that we have submitted online alongside their CAS number. They cannot apply for their visa without this number as it is worth 30/40 points. In order for the student to be issued a CAS the student must have: 1. An unconditional offer (and returned any forms requested such as terms and conditions and/or guardian form) 2. Sent us a copy of their final high school results (unless exempt see below) 3. Sent us a copy of their passport 4. Sent us a copy of their IELTS/TOEFL/PTE certificate unless exempt 5. Paid their deposit 6. Sent us a copy of their bank statements that they will be submitting with their application Once we have received all of the above, we will aim to have the CAS issued within 24 hours. Progression As from July 2011, the UKVI now stipulated that all students applying for further leave to remain must demonstrate academic progression. This must be stated by the HTS license holder on the CAS, explaining why this student has been accepted and how they demonstrate progression. Progression is generally defined as going on to the next level of study for example a student who has completed an English course and has met IELTS requirements for A levels or UFP demonstrates progression by going on to study the A level programme or the UFP. Students may, however, transfer to another institution for a course at the same academic level once if they have not completed their current course. We may not be able to accept a student who has completed the same course elsewhere or a course at the same level e.g. the student completed the full A level course (both AS and A2) and wants to study the UFP. All information must be disclosed to the admissions officer in order to discuss the student s case properly, including all periods of stay in the UK accounted for in detail. If you do not provide us this information, we may refuse to issue a CAS or they may be subject to visa refusal. 38 P a g e

39 Bank Statements: What money is needed by a student? A student must have enough money to support him/herself during their studies in the UK. Students are asked to provide evidence of this with their visa application through a bank statement, bank letter, or if they are a sponsored through a sponsorship letter from their sponsor. Owing to visa refusals being predominantly caused by insufficient monetary evidence and subsequent advice we have received from the UKVI, it is now college policy to check bank statements before a CAS is issued. The UKVI are continuously updating a list of the financial institutions that they deem unreliable in each country and therefore will not accept evidence from. Students will need to have the outstanding course fees (after paying a deposit) + maintenance/living expenses held in an account for a consecutive 28 day period (finishing on the date of the closing balance) ending no more than 1 month before they submit their visa application. The balance must not drop below this required amount on any day. If the student is studying in: Inner London students will require 1020 per month (General Student) and 920 (Child Student) for living costs (David Game College comes under this) Outer London or anywhere else in the UK (e.g. Bath Academy) students will require 820 per month (General Student) and 715 (Child Student) for living costs If students do not have an established presence studying in the UK, they will be asked to show 9 months maintenance ( 9180) + the remaining tuition fee in their account. Students with an established presence studying in the UK, even if they are applying from outside the UK, will be asked to show a minimum of 2 months maintenance + the remaining tuition fee. Please note that: All evidence of money must be held in cash funds (current or savings accounts even when notice must be given), a government or financial sponsorship. They do not accept other accounts such as shares, bonds, overdrafts, credit cards or pension funds, regardless of notice period. If the statement is an online print out, they will need to get their bank to sign, stamp or issue a letter to verify its authenticity. If the statement is not in English, an official translation must be provided. If the student does not have an account, they can provide their parents or legal guardian s statement/bank letter. They will need to provide a letter of permission from their parents/legal guardian stating that they give the student permission to use their funds to study and provide their birth certificate or court document (if it is their legal guardian) reaffirming their relationship to the bank account holder. Any money already paid to the sponsor i.e. course fees will be put onto the course as proof of payment. If students do not meet these regulations, they will be asked to attain a new statement. More information can be found online on the UKVI website: antguidance.pdf 39 P a g e

40 What documents will they need to submit with their visa? Anything that is on the CAS they will need to submit unless stated otherwise, typically this will be: Passport High School certificates/transcripts Students who have been given an unconditional place with pending results and have sat an entrance test will not need to submit their results SELT qualification e.g. IELTS/TOEFL/PTE unless stated otherwise If the student is applying for a Tier 4 Child visa they will need to provide a letter of consent from their parents/legal guardian agreeing to their travel and living arrangements. If they have a guardian they will need a letter of consent confirming this care arrangement. If a student is 16 or 17 years old and is applying for a Tier 4 General visa will need to supply a letter of consent from their parents giving them permission to travel and live independently. If they have a guardian they will need a letter of consent confirming this care arrangement. If any of these documents are not in English, an official translation must be supplied with details of the registered, official translator/company. All documents must be originals, copies will not be accepted. Are there any exemptions? Students who are nationals of a low-risk country/nationality will be able to qualify for Tier 4 Student differentiation arrangements, enabling them to apply through a stream-line application process. Alongside the CAS number, they will only need to submit their passport. The UKVI may still request all other documents (bank statements, IELTS, high school certificates etc) and if the student does not provide these within the stated time frame, they will face refusal. The following nationals qualify as low-risk : Argentina Australia Brunei Canada Chile Croatia Hong Kong Japan New Zealand Oman Qatar Singapore South Korea Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago United Arab Emirates United States of America British National Overseas What if the student is extending their visa from within the UK? The student will only be able to apply for his/her visa if their current visa expires within no more than 28 days of their next course starting. Students will have to follow all the procedures above to be issued a CAS. Once they have submitted their visa they may start the course and will need to provide proof of that their visa is being processed. This is done either by bringing in the postal receipt from sending their application by post or any documentation after they have had an appointment if they choose this method. They will need to bring in any correspondence with the UKVI whilst they wait for their application outcome. Further information can be found out on the UKVI website: antguidance.pdf 40 P a g e

41 ARRIVAL Students will be asked to inform us of their arrival date when they have received their visa. Students who receive their visa but fail to enrol on the course within the enrolment period of 10 days of expected arrival date will be reported to the UKVI. Students will be requested to bring the following for registration/enrolment: 1. Passport and visa 2. Original high school transcripts/certificates where possible 3. Original IELTS/TOEFL/PTE certificate 4. 2 passport sized photos At enrolment they will receive their timetables, student handbooks and other relevant information relating to the course. VISITOR VISA If a student wants to come to the UK in order to do a short course of study during their visit, they can apply to do so as a student visitor. The period in which they intend to be in the UK must not exceed six months. However, English language students wishing to attend solely English language courses will be able to apply for a student visitor visa allowing them to stay for up to 11 months. The extended visitor visa will only be available to applicants outside the UK. If they are a non-visa-national that does not normally need a visa to study for up to 6 months, they must apply for the extended visa if they wish to take a longer English language course. They must be aged 18 or over, and must have been accepted on a course of study provided by an HTS Sponsor such as David Game College. If they are under 18, they can apply to come and study in the UK for up to six months as a child visitor. They will not be able to extend they visa from within the UK. They will need to return to their home country and apply for a Tier 4 General/Child from there. Preparing Students for Visa Interviews As an agent it is your duties to fully prepare students for any spot-check visa interviews that come up from time to time. It is essential that the students know the following information as a bare minimum as students in the past have been refused on not being knowledgeable about their course and study plans: Why they want to study Their future plans Address of the college How did they find out about the college and course 41 P a g e

42 Attendance Our HTS license means that all sponsored students must adhere to our strict attendance policy that has been developed in line with UKVI statutory regulations. Students will be reported to the UKVI if they miss 10 expected contacts without providing sufficient evidence to excuse them. Students will be given a copy of the attendance policy on arrival alongside the terms and conditions. They will be asked to sign it stating that they intend to abide by these regulations. Student attendance is monitored daily and the attendance officers will follow up students who fail to attend classes. Students can pay their fees/deposit by: PAYING FEES/COMMISSION PAYMENTS Bank transfer Cheque Credit Card The accountant will not accept cash payments from agents unless they are accompanied by a bank receipt from their country. Commission and Invoices Please confirm with each respective department their current commission rate. We endeavour to process your commission as soon as possible. In order to aid this process we ask that you include the following information on the invoice: Company name and address (and logo where possible) Account details Student names, the fees they have paid and the commission you are claiming Invoice number In order to pay your commission you must make sure that the account name matches the company name or agent s name. We cannot pay commission into someone else s account. We can either pay you via bank transfer or cheque. If you request for a bank transfer, you will be paid in ( ) Pound Sterling and will be asked to bear the bank charges. 42 P a g e

43 Course Admission Contacts UFP Sarah Moore United House - 3rd Floor 9 Pembridge Road London W11 3JY Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) [email protected] A Level and GCSE Eny Ahn David Game House 69 Notting Hill Gate London W11 3JS Tel. +44 (0) Ext:103 Fax: +44 (0) [email protected] Kensington Academy of English Funda Kavi David Game House 69 Notting Hill Gate London W11 3JS Tel. +44 (0) Ext:107 Fax: +44 (0) [email protected] 43 P a g e