Student Visas & Assistance

Students wishing to enter the UK on a student visa will need specific advice and subsequent documentation to support their application. As an A Graded Sponsor through UKBA (UK Border Agency Licence Number VQG0CXXRX) the school is in a position to help all students requiring a Student Visa. If you are from outside the European Union and from a Country where there are specific regulations in applying to study in the UK please ensure that you have contacted your local Embassy. We have staff on hand at the school to assist in pre-application procedures and will be happy to assist.

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Visa Information

Police registration

Aliens Department
Madeira Road
Bournemouth
You need two passport-sized photos, your passport, letter from the school confirming course dates and the registration fee of £34.

Bicycles

Most students hire a bicycle because it is the cheapest, quickest and easiest way to travel around Bournemouth. Long-stay students usually buy a bicycle, remember - you can sell your bicycle to another student when you leave.

Coaches
You can buy coach tickets to the airports and other major cities such as London and Edinburgh at the Travel Interchange.

Local Buses
The school is well serviced by public transport. Discounted tickets can be bought in the town centre.

Taxis
All Bournemouth taxis are registered and metered. There are taxi ranks (stops) at the railway station/travel interchange. Telephone numbers for local taxi companies are:

United Taxis: (01202) 556677

Trains
National train enquiries: 08457 484950 or telephone the school.

Weather
For general information on weather in Bournemouth, please go to www.bbc.co.uk/weather

Telephone – useful numbers