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)

• You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before your date of travel to the UK. You should get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks. For details and an application form for a Short-term Study Visa 6 or 11 months, please go to https://www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa/overview
• To find details of a Visa Application Centre in your country, go to: https://www.gov.uk/find-a-visa-application-centre
• If you are unsure whether you need a visa, visit http://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or contact your agent or the school. This information can change without prior notice.
• For additional visa information, visit https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Visas-and-Immigration/Short-term-student-visa Remember to read the guidance carefully and submit all necessary documents accompanied by any translations
• For further information and an application form for a Short-term Study Visas please go to: https://www.gov.uk/study-visit-visa
• For an application form go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-uk-visa-to-visit-or-for-short-term-stay-form-vaf1a
• For further information on visas go to: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/student-visas
• For information on applying in your country go to: https://www.gov.uk/find-a-visa-application-centre.  Another useful website would be: https://www.studying-in-uk.org/uk-student-visa/