You can apply as an child student if you are coming to the United Kingdom to study a course at National Qualification Framework level 3 or above, Here you will find information on visa cost, application form, study visa extension and eligibilty for Tier 4 student visa.
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Child student:
If a child is 16 or 17 years old and wants to study a course at National Qualification Framework level 3 or above, they can agree with their approved education provider that they will apply either as an adult or as a child student. A 16 or 17 year old wanting to study for an English language qualification at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A2 or above must apply as an adult student. See Applying for an adult student visa for more information on how to apply as an adult student.
Who can apply?
The child student visa is for children between four and 17 years old who are coming to the United Kingdom. Children between four and 15 years old can only apply if they are going to study at an independent fee-paying school.
How much does a student visa cost?
The student visa application fee depends on where you apply from:
Inside the United Kingdom by post - £357
Inside the United Kingdom at a public enquiry office (PEO) - £565
Outside the United Kingdom - £145
What application form should I use?
If you are applying from inside the United Kingdom, you should use the Tier 4 (general) application form, If you are applying from outside the United Kingdom, go to our Application form page
How long can the child come for?
The length of time a child will be allowed to come for depends on how much time they are asking for and the length of their course. The length of time needed should be agreed with the child's approved education provider and stated in their visa letter.
The maximum time we allow is as follows:
Age of child at the time of application --Maximum time a child can come for
Under 16 years old -------------------------- The full length of the course, upto 6 yrs+4 months
16 or 17 years old --------------------------- The full length of the course, upto 2 yrs+4 months
What does the child need to apply?
Points for Visa letter and Maintanace fund:
A child needs 40 points to be able to apply for a child student visa, and must provide the proof needed with their application form.
Points --- 30
What you gets points for --- Doing a course (at an acceptable level) with an approved education provider (also known as sponsorship)
Proof and documents needed --- Visa letter from your approved education provider, and if the child is aged 16 or 17, the documents they used to get the visa letter (if applicable)
Points ---10
What you gets points for --- Having enough money to cover child course fees and monthly living costs (also known as maintenance)
Proof and documents needed --- Bank statement or letter confirming that there is enough money available to cover child's course fees and monthly living costs for up to one year, at the time you submit your application.
The child's parent or legal guardian must be able to prove that the money needed has been in their account, or in the child's account, for 28 days before the application is sent to embassy.
The child's parent or legal guardian must also make suitable care arrangements for where the child will stay while they are in the United Kingdom, and must be able to send documents and proof to show this. A child can:
- stay at a residential boarding school;
- stay with a private foster carer or close relative;
- stay with a parent, if the parent is coming with a child under 12 years old; or
- live independently if they are 16 or 17 years old.
The visa letter for child student is an official offer letter which the education provider (sponosor) gives you. You must provide the visa letter with your application form as part of your documents and proof. It shows that you are studying a course (at an acceptable level) with an approved education provider and are able to get 30 points.
How much money does the child need?
The money that the child will need includes course fees and monthly living costs. The amount of money needed will depend on the length of the course and the child's living arrangements while they are in the United Kingdom.
1. Care arrengement: Studying and boarding at a residential independent school
Money needed: Boarding and course fees for 1st yr
2. Care arrengement: Private foster care arrangement or staying with a close relative
Money needed: School fees for one year and confirmation from the intended carer that they have £500 a month for up to nine months to look after and accommodate the child
3. Care arrengement:One child coming with a parent or legal guardian
Money needed: Course fees for the first year and £1,333 a month for upto 9 months to cover gardian cost and child living cost
4. Care arrengement: Two children coming with a parent or legal guardian.
Money needed:All course fees for the first year and and £800 a month for upto 9 months to cover the guardian's living costs and £533 a month for each child, for up to nine months, to cover the children's living cost
5. Care arrengement: A 16 or 17 year old studying in London:
Money needed: Course fees for the first year (or for the length of the course, if it will last nine months or less) and £800 a month for up to nine months to cover living costs.
6. Care arrengement: A 16 or 17 year old studying outside London
Money needed: Course fees for the first year (or for the length of the course, if it will last nine months or less) and £600 a month for up to nine months to cover living costs
ID cards and biometrics:
Your identity card is proof of your permission to stay in the United Kingdom and shows any conditions you must meet while you are here. It helps your approved education provider see what you are entitled to.
The card enables you to confirm your identity, what rights you have to study or work here and to access public services.
If you are applying from inside the United Kingdom, you will have to apply for an identity card for foreign nationals.You must have your photograph taken and give your fingerprints, which are known as your biometric information.
If you are applying from outside the United Kingdom, you will have to check with local visa application centre to see what biometrics you need to give.
Acceptable course the child can do courses that:
- are taught in line with the National Curriculum; or
- are taught in line with the National Qualification Framework (NQF); or
- follow a curriculum that is recognised by Ofsted (England), the Education and Training
Inspectorate (Northern Ireland), Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (Scotland) or Estyn (Wales); or - are taught in line with current (prevailing) independent school education inspection standards.
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