Child Student Visa
About this service
Eligibility requirements:
To be eligible for this visa, the child must be aged in the above bracket and have an unconditional course offer of a place within a licensed educational institution. The institution that accepts the child must also provide a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), which can cover both the pre-sessional course and the main study’s durations. However, it should be noted that foundation courses that prepare students for direct entry to higher education institutions are barred under this route.
Applicants must also prove they will be able to financially support themselves and pay for their education, and provide consent of a parent or guardian to study in the UK.
A list of the said licensed institutions can be found here.
You can begin the application process 6 months before the start of the course from outside the UK and the average time to hear a decision is around 3 weeks. If applying from within the UK, the course must begin within 28 days of the current visa expiring, and a decision is usually made within 8 weeks.
Compatible Courses:
Courses provided by the abovementioned independent schools that teach under the following guidelines are generally accepted for Child Student visa contexts:
- Teaching the national curriculum
- Providing education at the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) level 3 or below
- Independent school education inspection standards
Furthermore, courses that are at the same academic level as the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted), Education Scotland, Estyn (Wales) and Education and Training Inspectorate (Northern Ireland).
Validity Period:
After hearing a decision, the length of time you will be allowed to stay is dependent on your age at the time of your application.
Under 16s: Course length (up to 6 years) and an additional 4 months.
16-17-year-olds: Course length (up to 3 years) and an additional 4 months.
Following the expiry of this visa, you may be eligible to extend your visa to continue your studies.
Permitted Activities:
Studying at an independent school is allowed, and if the child is 16 or over, they can work part-time during their term for up to 10 hours per week, full-time during vacations, and on work placements as part of their course (but not for more than 50% of the course duration).
Unpermitted Activities:
- Studying at an academy or local-authority funded school or higher education institution
- Resorting to public funds (welfare or benefits)
- Accepting full time permanent work or be self-employed
- Working as a professional sportsperson or entertainer
- Applying for settlement
- Bringing other family members, as parents need to apply for the Parent of a Child Student visa route separately
Fees:
Applying for a Child Student visa from both inside and outside the UK costs £524. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) which is compulsory and is paid upfront for the full duration, is £776 per year for those under 18 years of age at the time of their application. If their course duration is less than a year, for example 6 months or less, they must pay half the yearly cost, £388.
If you require any further information or you would like to make an application for a Child Student visa, please do not hesitate to contact one of our lawyers. Call 0203 815 8440 to book an appointment.
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