Do I need a visa to study in the United Kingdom? Yes, all students applying from overseas that are not UK or EU citizens now require visa to study in the United Kingdom under the new Tier 4 Points Based System (PBS). [ Back to Top] Is MCL an approved and recognised College? Yes, MCL has a Sponsor Licence, which allows the College to recruit students from overseas and simultaneously provides it with recognition by the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) as a bona fide private education institution, which maintains satisfactory records of enrolment and attendance. MCL is also accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education (BAC). [ Back to Top] What is the cost of living in London?
The cost of living is now
included under the Maintenance Fund requirement of the Tier 4 PBS. Because our
College is based in Harrow and categorised as outer London, you will be required
to have at least £5,400.00 in your account for a period of 28 days prior to
applying for your visa to cover the following expenses you will expect to incur
in the United Kingdoms: b. Travel – Underground, British Rail and Bus c. Books and other learning materials
d. Food, Entertainment, Clothing and Laundry. [ Back to Top]
Accommodation
for students is relatively easy to find and locate depending upon location.
Our College is located in Wealdstone in
Can the College assist in finding Accommodation?
MCL will render all necessary assistance in helping our student find
accommodation, including overseas students coming to the [ Back to Top]
[ Back to Top] How many hours a week do I need to study? All courses are timetabled and students are required by immigration rules to attend at least 15 hours per week as a full time student. Our courses are designed generally for 15 hours per week on average, which is inclusive of classroom teaching and tutorials. Some courses e.g. Computer Studies require students to undertake practical work, which adds additional hours for the individual student concerned. [ Back to Top] Will I have English lessons as part of the course? Students who require additional English language classes will be provided with tuition in IELTS classes where it is judged that the student will benefit from the additional tuition. MCL has an English Language department specialising in providing tuition for IELTS classes. Terms and Conditions concerning additional English Language tuition will be dependent upon the circumstances of the individual student concerned. [ Back to Top] Are overseas
students allowed to work in This is subject to the terms and conditions of your student entry visa. In general terms, students are allowed to work up to 10 and 20 hours per week during school term and 40 hours per week during school holidays. However, we must stress that you have to comply with the terms and conditions of your entry clearance as a student with respect to employment during your stay in the UK. We also advise overseas students to consider carefully their need to work, as your studies may be affected if you engage in employment when you are supposed to be in the classroom. [ Back to Top] Are books and manuals provided as part of the course? Professional bodies and examining bodies recommend a variety of books to support the study of their subjects. Each subject may require the student to have access to a set text books and other supplementary text books. For some courses, MCL supplies these textbooks to support your studies in instances where the cost has been included in your tuition fees. Moreover, in most cases, lecture notes and handouts are provided as part of the teaching process. MCL also provides photocopying facilities for students, though students must also consider that photocopying of books and published materials are subject to copyright restrictions and regulations. [ Back to Top] Can I get a free refund if I leave the course? Students who have commenced their course of study are not entitled to any refund of fees where the decision to leave the College is theirs alone. However, where MCL is unable to offer a course, which the student has enrolled for, MCL will refund the tuition fees paid. [ Back to Top] Can I get assistance from the College to extend my visa? All student visas are granted for a determinable period e.g. 1, 2, 3 or 4 years. Before the expiry of the visa, every student must submit an application to the UKBA for renewal. Each application has to be completed and submitted to the UKBA with the required supporting documents and fee. MCL will be required to certify that the student has been attending his/her classes regularly and he/she has made progress in his/her studies. The extension of student visas is at the discretion of the UKBA, taking into account the criteria laid down under the Tier 4 PBS. [ Back to Top]
Do I need
health insurance during my stay in the The UK Government operates a National Health Service and all students have access to the Service in case of illness. Students are advised to register with their local GP nearest to where they live. Names and addresses of the local GPs can be obtained from the local Post Office. Consultation with a GP is free, but medicine and prescriptions have to be paid for. There is a fixed charge for medicines and prescriptions irrespective of the medicine or prescription dispensed.
Do I have to be
registered with the Police when I arrive in the
Students who come from countries other than the [ Back to Top] |
