Pre-departure Briefing

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1 Topics for today IFP Warwick International Foundation Programme, Fees, Enrolment, Arriving Pre-departure Briefing Nadia Golenischeva Undergraduate and Postgraduate, Conditions, Pre-sessional English course, Fees, Enrolment, Orientation, Arriving Information Relevant to All Levels of Study Tier 4 visas, At Passport Control, Finances and Budgeting, Health, Support and Contacts 1 2 Foundation Programme Colleges Warwick If you re looking for a University that s consistently at the top of UK league International tables Warwick is for you. Foundation Programme Stratford upon Avon College Business Studies Social Science Warwickshire College Science/Engineering Law Mathematics and Economics 3 4 Initial applications made to IFP. IFP address to relevant accommodation teams after converting offer to unconditional. Campus accommodation (fees for ): standard en-suite room Security deposit deluxe en-suite room Fees per week per week Total (42 weeks Sept June) College Single study, en-suite room with internet connection. Communal living area, laundry room, warden support, CCTV Homestay Room within local host family. Self-catering or half board Homestay (fees for ): Security deposit Self-catering accommodation (per week) Half-board (Bed, breakfast & evening meal) (per week) 5 6 1

2 Initial applications made to IFP. IFP address to relevant accommodation teams after converting offer to unconditional. Campus accommodation (fees for ): En-suite room Security deposit Shared bathroom Fees (39 week contract) per week per week Homestay (fee for 2014/15) Security deposit Self-catering accommodation Half-board (Bed, breakfast & evening meal) Holiday retainer per week) per week) 30% of weekly rent Single room with en-suite shower room with shower, washbasin and toilet Desk with shelving unit and drawers, chair, bedside cabinet and wardrobe 24 hour internet access and TV aerial point Students over 18 can choose a catered or self-catered package at the start of the year (under 18's must be catered). A food allowance is available for the catered option - to be spent in the college refectory. Each flat - eight study bedrooms - has its own fully-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, oven, set of hobs and cupboard space and a dining area. These facilities can be used by self-catering and catered students. 7 8 Paying your academic fees Must be paid in full before or on the start date of the programme (15 th Sep 2014) Failure to make the payment by this date could result in late payment charges Amount = GBP 15,070 inclusive of the deposit Payment methods: By bank transfer (may take up to 10 working days) Online - for details, please refer to the IFP student guide fees are paid directly to the colleges Online Enrolment Submit your photograph now Must enroll online to be registered as a Warwick student. How-to instructions in Student Guide Enrolment opens on 1 st September, you need visa to complete enrolment Create a Warwick Pay your fees online Check your Warwick account daily! 9 10 Arriving to Colleges Registration date: 15 September Flights : Arrive on 13 and 14 September book IFP transfer Train: Direct trains to Stratford-upon-Avon (for Stratford-upon-Avon College) and Leamington Spa (for Warwickshire College) from London Marylebone Station at regular intervals Coach: Direct coach from London Victoria or Heathrow Taxi: By Brookline Cars. Meet and Greet service at airport. Around 2 hours. (approx ) Term Dates & Exams Stratford-Upon-Avon College (Business Studies/Social Sciences) Autumn Term - Monday 15th September Friday 12th December 2014 Spring Term - Tuesday 6th January Friday 27th March 2015 Summer Term - Monday 13th April Friday 5th June 2015 (exam week 1st-5th June) Warwickshire College (Maths & Economics/Science & Engineering/Law) Autumn term - Monday 15th September Friday 12th December 2014 Spring term - Wednesday 7th January Friday 27th March 2015 Summer term - Monday 13th April Friday 5th June

3 July 14 IFP Check List Police Registration part of the College induction Students may need to register with Police on arrival in the UK will be indicated on visa Failure to register with the Police is an offence Register within 7 days of arrival Further information/advice from the College International Office Deposit paid booked Arrange for TB test Applied VISA (non UK/EU passport holders) Upload your photograph Completed your online enrolment and create your Warwick address Printed your enrolment certificate Booked your flights and airport transfer Arranged travel insurance Paid your academic fees Ready to start! Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study Undergraduate guaranteed university accommodation Prioritised on-campus accommodation for International students in first year of study Postgraduate prioritised university accommodation Deadline 31st July Offers mid August to mid September Private accommodation Temporary accommodation Deposit of 250 3

4 Meeting your conditions Undergraduate Send your results to: Undergraduate Admissions Team The University of Warwick Coventry CV4 8UW Telephone: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Meeting your conditions Postgraduate Upload your documents to the link provided within your offer (see below) It is usually requested to send the original document to the postgraduate admissions team in the post Pre-sessional English Available to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students! Course Dates: Phase One & Two - 7 July - 12 September 2014 Phase Two - 11 August - 12 September 2014 Tuition Fee 2014: 1410 for each 5 weeks of the course. Non-refundable deposit: [email protected] Paying your Fees Payment of tuition fees in full on the 1 st day of your course Payment of tuition fees by instalments 50% of fees due on the first day of term 1 25 % of fees on the first day of term 2 25% of fees on the first day of term 3 Please Note: If you chose to pay your tuition fees and/or accommodation fees by Direct Debit the payment will be collected slightly later than the first day of term. Fees are payable in advance termly on the first day of each term Term Dates 2014/2015 Autumn Term Monday 29 September 2014 Saturday 6 December 2014 Spring Term Monday 5 January 2015 Saturday 14 March 2015 Summer Term Monday 20 April 2015 Saturday 27 June 2015 Postgraduate Term Dates can vary depending on a course Orientation Programme (4 day residential programme, Tuesday 23th Friday 26th September, fee 195) Some departments have their own induction and orientation (WBS etc), not suitable for IFP Collecting your accommodation key Coach pick-up 20 & 22 & 23 September or 27 & 28 September Before term starts Three nights campus accommodation Breakfast and dinner Social events and trips Separate programmes for undergraduates and postgraduates

5 Arriving Arriving at the airport Airport pick-up service Travelling independently Rail COVENTRY not Warwick! Taxis National Express Stagecoach By Tube across London Information Relevant to All Levels of Study Visa Things to note Tier 4 visa do you qualify? Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Maintenance and Fees Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Time cap on study in the UK at degree-level Tier 4 Visa (1) Students must only use the CAS number issued by the University that they wish to attend. If using a CAS number from a university, other than Warwick - not permitted to study at Warwick. When submitting documents, note any original document not written in English must be accompanied by a fully certified translation by a professional translator/translation company. If we have stated on your CAS that you have taken a Secure English Language Test eg IELTS, you should include the original test certificate with your Tier 4 application. Time cap on study in the UK at degree-level Tier 4 Visa (2) Ensure you apply in good time for application processing, fingerprint scanning and TB test (where relevant) and with all the required documentation You might be invited for a credibility interview at a time of visa appointment Submit application: No more than three months in advance Check the UK Home Office website for details on how applications are processed in your country Check the University website: CAS issued once you reply to the asking you to confirm your details held by the University are correct! Tier 4 Visa (3) - Evidence of maintenance Proof you have a sufficient amount of money to fund your studies - Tuition fee plus 820 per month for 9 months ( 7380) Hold cash in an account for a continuous 28 day period ending no more than one month prior to date of Tier 4 application Hold funds in cash in your own account, or, a joint account (where both account holders names appear on the statement), or, you can use money held in an account owned by your parents/legal guardian. *If you are using a parent or guardian's bank statement as evidence of your finances obtain a letter confirming their relationship to you; agreement you can use the funds for your studies and include a birth certificate confirming your relationship to them. This must be original legal document or a notarised copy

6 Tier 4 Visa (4) - Evidence of maintenance An overseas account containing your local currency, will require confirmation on the application form of the closing balance in pounds sterling. Include a currency conversion printout with your visa application: OANDA.com Declaration of funds, all Tier 4 applicants will be required to sign a declaration that their funds will remain available to them, unless they are used to pay for course fees and living costs. Don t forget to pack your financial evidence in your hand luggage as you may be asked to show it at the UK airport. Tier 4 Visa (5) - Documents required for application Application form Tier 4 visa application fee CAS Passport (and any expired passports which contain previous UK visas) Biometric Residence Permit (if you have studied in UK before) 2 passport photos (must be correct size and meet Home Office requirements) Evidence confirming your maintenance funds Evidence of sponsorship (if applicable) Certificate or transcript of previous studies if applicable (including English language qualification if applicable) TB Certificate ATAS certificate (if applicable) VAF10 PBS (if dependents are applying at same time) Marriage certificate (if spouse are applying at same time) Birth certificates (if your children are applying at same time) Tier 4 Visa (6) Consider where and when to apply Check - how long can I stay in the UK? What happens if my visa application is refused Complete web-form at No Post study work - category Tier 1 Students with families updates Who should I contact? The Immigration Team [email protected] +44 (0) The Regional Representative At Passport Control, you may need to show: Your passport Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) Offer letter from the University Copy of showing your CAS number Evidence of finances Evidence of accommodation (if available) Evidence of TB certificate Police registration Certificate (if previously studied in UK) Other documents used to support your visa application Enrolment Enrol online and take a printout of enrolment form Upload a photograph Register for IT services account Pay your fees Checklist for start of term Phone/ family Open a bank account Register with a doctor Complete enrolment Take part in welcome sessions

7 Finances and Budgeting Opening a bank account Before you leave In the UK Bringing money to the UK Transferring money Direct Debits In order to open a UK bank account you will need Your passport Proof of student status (offer letter including your home address if applicable and certificate of status) Proof of UK address (certificate of status or tenancy agreement) A statement from your home bank Proof of overseas address (offer letter with you home address) Health (1) The National Health Service (NHS) Registering on Campus Registering off Campus Accidents and Emergencies Out of Hours Advice (NHS Direct) 111 Health (2) Pharmacies (Chemists) Prescription charges: 8.05 Dentists Opticians Physiotherapy Inoculations (vaccinations, jabs) Meningitis (C or A + C) Measles Mumps Rubella What to Bring Don t you like the weather? That s ok, just wait 10 minutes it ll change! Personal belongings Medicines Electrical goods Insurance Hand luggage What NOT to bring Beyond Studies

8 Russian Speaking Society (RSS) The RSS organises various activities to bring Russian speaking students at Warwick together for friendship and support throughout your time at the University Web-page Facebook page (search for Warwick Russian Speaking Society ) Vkontakte page Kazakhstan Student Society Kazakhstan Student Society (KSS) Web-page Facebook page (search for The University of Warwick Kazakh Society ) Vkontakte page vk.com/club Careers Service Most targeted university by top 100 Employers (The High Flyers) 6 Careers Fairs and over 100 individual employer visits CV Writing tips and advice Mock interviews Skill sessions Presentations Work experience Networking opportunities More information available at: In-sessional English Support Programme Information available from Centre for Applied Linguistics Introduction to Lectures Communication and Understanding Regional Accents and Dialects Support and Advice Personal Tutor/Supervisor Student Support Senior Tutor Residential Life Team Counselling Services Disability Services Warwick SU Student Advice Centre The International Office Sporting 72 sports clubs Varsity League Warwick Active & Inter-mural league Coaching sessions Sports ball Festival of Sport

9 Music and Drama Music centre: vocal and instrumental ensembles, concerts & tuition Music appreciation & performance, drama & dance societies Warwick Student Arts Festival SU regular club nights SU Summer Party Quick Links International Office Immigration: : Warwick Sports: Student Support: Careers Service: Students Union: Arts Centre: Music Centre: The International Office Student Recruitment Team The EURUSCA Team Yvonne Ramskill, Nadia Golenischeva, Jo Phillips Programmes and Student Exchange Team The Student Experience Team Immigration advice, welfare matters, trips Checklist Apply for visa Book accommodation (plus for parents if travelling with you) Book Orientation place Arrange transport to Warwick Research bank accounts Start Enrolment process Have some passport photos taken More information For further information, please contact us: Europe & Russia Team: and Representative in Russia: [email protected] [email protected]