Do you need a visa?
EU/EEA/Switzerland – no visa needed.
Under 6 months:
Visa nationals – you are required to get a visa before leaving your country (pre-entry clearance). You can apply for a Short-term Study Visa 6-months.
(Short-Term Study Visa Child if under 18).
Non-visa nationals – you are required to get a visa, but you can get a Short-Term Study Visa on arrival in the UK. Make sure the Immigration Officer gives you the correct stamp in your passport when you arrive at the airport.
6-11 months
Visa nationals & Non-visa nationals - you are required to get a visa before leaving your country (pre-entry clearance). You can apply for a Short-Term Study Visa 11-months (Short-Term Study Visa Child if under 18). See below for more information.
Over 11 months
Visa nationals & Non-visa nationals you are required to get a General Student Visa (Tier 4) before leaving your country. Please note that Wimbledon School of English is not a Tier 4 Sponsor and cannot issue CAS letters.
If you are not sure of your visa status, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Which Visa?
Short-term Study Visa (6-MONTH VISA)
Short-term Study Visa (11-MONTH VISA)
Valid for courses of up to 6 months
No work allowed
No visa extensions allowed
All levels are allowed
Minimum age: 18 (under 18s need a Short-term Study Visa Child)
Valid for courses of 6 to 11 months (NB English language only)
No work allowed
No visa extensions allowed
All levels are allowed
Minimum age: 18 (under 18s need a Short-Term Study Visa Child)