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New UK VISA rule still causing confusion!  

The new UK visa rules are still causing considerable worry and anxiety not just among agents but also at schools and college across the UK.

At the heart of the mess, is the ambiguous wording on the Tier 4 section (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/points/sponsoringmigrants/eligibility/tierstudents/) of the rules. Students appear to need to tell the UK Immigration inspectors at Heathrow on arrival that they will be studying (even if it is for less than 6 months).

Then they will receive a slightly modified Tourist Visa.

Technically, without this, they cannot study, although the UK Border Unit says they will not ˇĄpoliceˇ¦ this. There is also a rumour that TAIWANESE students are exempt from this ruling for some reason. And looking at the UK Visa website only confuses the matter still further with contradictory and ambiguous sections.

Our advice is to ask the school you are booking students with on short term courses to clarify THEIR POSITION on admitting students with and without the right visas.

For really good advice on how the regulations affect language schools in particular, contact Nicholas Bray or the London Study centre. He seems to have a firm grasp on how it all works!

n.bray@londonstudycentre.co.uk

[ Posted: 2009-06-24 ]


Junior Residential Summer Courses as IH Kirkley Hall, IH Newcastle  

[ Posted: 2009-06-09 ]



A NEW TYPE of COURSE from United International College in Central London
 

UIC has pioneered a WORKSKILLS COURSE from within WorkExperience UK (a sub group of English UK) and is one of only 2 centres authorised to run the course in the UK. This course is delivered at level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework and, under the new visa regulations (Points based system), this means that students can do a full time paid work experience course as a part of their studies. With the new regulations this is now the ONLY way it is possible to do a short work placement (whether paid or not) or any kind of internship unless you do not need a visa to work in the UK. Courses at this level are equivalent to the end of High School / university entrance. Our course is flexible and modular so it is possible to gain the qualification through selecting a suitable range of modules from those on offer. Some of the modules focus especially on gaining practical work experience and an essential component of those modules is to satisfactorily complete a work experience. Weekly start dates

Typical modules included in the course are:

Communicating Solutions to others

Interview Skills

Effectiveness at Work

Preparing for Work Placement

Developing confidence at Work

Applying for a job

Reflecting on Work placement

Presentation skills for work

Personal skills for leadership

Giving and receiving feedback

Negotiation Skills and Persuasion in the workplace

WE ARE LOOKING FOR GOOD AGENTS TO REPRESENT US AND WORK WITH US TO BRING THIS COURSE TO ALL MARKETS

UIC is located in the centre of London and has a very broad nationality mix. We have a great deal of experience in organising courses which include work experience and work placements and can offer you a very unique and a fantastic opportunity

Contact David Wilkins on davidw@uiclondon.com

[ Posted: 2009-05-29 ]


Calgary voted the BEST CITY in the world!  

Calgary is the top city out of 21 major urban areas in terms of living quality and economic potential, according to a new study released by the Toronto Board of Trade. The board launched its first-ever study of the world's biggest cities on Tuesday, measuring urban locations in terms of quality of life and economic competitiveness. "Calgary's blistering economy over the past five years may have powered it to the top, but its overall favourable environment provides a solid basis for attracting and keeping people," according to the report, which was called Scorecard on Prosperity. Calgary was the only city to earn an overall grade of "A."

If you have students to send to Calgary, we would love to welcome them to our new school in Calgary with great incentives.

Best wishes from Sunny International House Calgary!


[ Posted: 2009-05-04 ]


Dublin School of English and Westmoreland College offer a perfect combination of General English and Business courses in the heart of Dublin
 

It is now possible to study either on a long-term General English or examination programme OR / AND attend an excellent college offering all Business related courses in Dublin, Ireland.

The beauty of it is that both are located in the same building, giving students the chance to attend recognised programmes in all areas.

Westmoreland College offers practical full-time and evening courses, combining academic and work-related skills. Agents and students should also note that the college offers a recognised DIPLOMA in MARKETING, ADVERTISING and PUBLIC RELATIONS as well as a DIPLOMA in CORPORATE MANAGEMENT as well.

Prices and commissions are very good too. For a brochure and more information contact Vicky on:

victoria.power@dse.ie

[ Posted: 2009-04-16 ]


NEW VISA POINTS-BASED SYSTEM STARTS IN THE UK  

The UK has completely overhauled its visa regulations ( from April 1st) so that it supposedly becomes easier to get a student visa to go to the UK. Agents are advised to look at the new rules carefully. Although it seems rather confusing with a new set of names for the different requirements etc. (e.g. Tier 4), it really has been designed to make things easier.

And one of the BEST EXPLANATIONS of the new regulations can be obtained from the London Study Centre. All the most important information is included on one easy-to-read leaflet (see below)......
Contact Mark for your complete copy: m.jones@londonstudycentre.co.uk


[ Posted: 2009-04-06 ]

FRENCH COURSES with cooking and wine tasting!  

Contact Xavier or Alain for more on: info@esl-schools.org
Website: www.esl-schools.org

[ Posted: 2009-03-19 ]

The Marketeers

No18 David Wilkins
(United International College (London))

After graduating I wanted to travel and taught English in Mexico and Spain. I returned to London after a couple of years, and have worked in language schools in London ever since ˇV now more than 25 years! Over this time I have done most of the different jobs in schools from being a teacher to a social programme organiser ˇV eventually to being a Principal and so I really understand how things need to work. In 2005 I was in the fortunate position of being able to buy a school and now am the proud owner of UIC in central London. Our aim has always been to provide the best service possible to all the people we work with ˇV students or agents - and to welcome people from all over the world to London.
You can contact me davidw@uiclondon.com

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