Before you can apply for a general student visa you must have already been accepted to study a full-time course at a licensed institution, listed on the UKBA register of sponsor. To view the full list of licensed institutions, please visit: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/quickguideforstudent/adultstudents/applyingforanadultstudentvisa/

Under the new Point Based System, and to qualify for a general student visa that allows overseas students to live and study in the UK for the duration of their course, you need 40 points.

You will receive 30 points when you are in possession of your Visa letter, which will be issued by the London Business College. We will also act as your immigration sponsor, and accept responsibility for you while you are in the UK. By the end of 2009, the visa letter will be replaced by a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) number, which will confirm if an applicant has an unconditional place at the College.

You will receive 10 points when you pass the Financial Maintenance (Funds) Test. This is set by UKBA and shows whether you have sufficient money to cover your course fees and living expenses during your studies. When applying to the London Business College, maintenance depends on the length of the course if you are studying in or out of London.
The College is based in London and the following figures reflect this:

You can only apply in the country that you are a national or living in. To begin your application, download your application form on our website:www.lbusinesscollege.com/lbc_pdf/LBC_application_form.pdf

For your application to be successful, you must send us the following:

• A fully completed application form, written in block capital letters in English or accompanied by a certified/attested translation.
• All academic certificates, which should be attested and satisfy the minimum entry qualifications for the course.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• IELTS certificate or evidence of English proficiency. For details on the English qualification required for your course, please see entry requirements.
• Evidence of experience certificates, if mentioned in entry requirement.
• Your bank statement naming you as the sole or joint account holder.
• Evidence that you have at least £7,200 in your account for maintenance, plus all outstanding course fees.
• Payment of course fees in full, or a minimum deposit of £2000. The Home Office looks more favourably on applicants making more than the required minimum payment.
• A photocopy of your passport, travel documents and identity card as evidence of entitlement to study in the UK.
• 2 colour passport size photographs

All International applicants must be aware of the following;

• When applying for your visa, you must make an appointment with your local visa application centre and supply all your biometric details, including a digital face photograph and fingerprints. For further information on identity cards for foreign nationals, visit: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/managingborders/idcardsforforeignnationals/ 
• Once you have been granted your visa as an overseas student, you will be entitled to work part-time work for up to 20 hours per week during term time, full-time work during holidays, and you can also attend any course related work placement.
• When you study at the College, you will study a recognised course that involves at least 15 hours per week organised daytime study. All our courses are at least a level 3 on the NQF qualification
• When you are granted a visa, the London Business College will act as your immigration sponsor.
• You must not intend to engage in business.
• You must plan to leave the UK when you complete your studies.
   

Under the new points-based system, the College will endeavour to do the following;
 

• Maintain records on all students and keep a copy of the passport of all non-EEA students.
• Keep contact details for all students.
• Report any student to the UKBA who fails to enrol on their course at the expected time.
• Report any unauthorised student absence to the UKBA, which includes;   

                           i) any student missing 10 expected contacts;

                           ii) any student discontinuing their studies, including any deferrals, and

                          iii) any change in the student’s circumstances, such as a change of address;
 

• Comply with all PBS rules and co-operate with the UKBA.

Please note: the College will not tolerate any student in breach of Immigration Rules.

• http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/quickguideforstudent/adultstudents/extendingadultstudentvisa/
  
• Your passport.
• For your visa extension letter from the London Business College, please allow at least two weeks.
• Your Police registration certificate, if applicable, and your current address.
• Your bank statements detailing 28 days before you apply.
• A letter from your financial sponsor confirming that they pay your tuition and or living fees.
• ATAS certificate (if applicable)
• The postal service application fee: £357
• Premium service application fee £565
• After making your application the Home Office will write to you and ask you to make an appointment to have your biometric information (digital photograph and fingerprints)  

Please note, the home office will only accept original documents, unless otherwise stated
 When should I apply and how do I apply to extend my general student visa?

• As soon as you know you need further time to complete your current course at the London Business College.
• You must submit your application form and all relevant documents before your student visa expires. Pleases do not leave your application until the last minute! You should start preparing your application at least 6 weeks before your expiry date. Your deadline for applying is the expiry date on your current permission.
• You must apply for your extension under the new Points Based System. To therefore gain a visa, you are also required to have 40 points and meet the same requirements as those coming to the UK from overseas to study. This means that you will receive 30 points when you have the visa letter, and 10 points when you show evidence of the required level of funds. When applying in London, this is determined by the length of the course applied for, and is set out as follows:
   

 Please note, all the monies should be in a bank account with you as the sole or joined holder.

• Your completed Tier 4 (G) form, which replaced the old FLR (S) form for all applications on or before 31 March 2009. Please download the Tier 4 (G) form and guidance note from the following link: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/quickguideforstudent/adultstudents/extendingadultstudentvisa/
  
• Your passport.
• For your visa extension letter from the London Business College, please allow at least two weeks.
• Your Police registration certificate, if applicable, and your current address.
• Your bank statements detailing 28 days before you apply.
• A letter from your financial sponsor confirming that they pay your tuition and or living fees.
• ATAS certificate (if applicable)
• The postal service application fee: £357
• Premium service application fee £565
• After making your application the Home Office will write to you and ask you to make an appointment to have your biometric information (digital photograph and fingerprints)  

Please note, the home office will only accept original documents, unless otherwise stated
 

All courses at the London Business College are delivered and assessed in English. If you wish to successfully study at the London Business College, you MUST have a good level of English and provide proof of your proficiency.
We accept GCE and GCSE, as well as the two most common international qualifications, IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) and TOEFL (the Test Of English as a Foreign Language). You can find the minimum English entry criteria for your course in the course section (Link)

During summer 2010, the UKBA will introduce compulsory English testing at a UKBA-approved test centre, which will apply to students applying for courses below degree level (except foundation courses). This test means that you must show confidence and competence in English, and be qualified to at least CEFR (Common European framework of Reference) level B1 or above.

All international students who apply for further leave to remain in the UK will be required to provide their biometric-fingerprints and photo. Successful applicants will receive an identity card that provides detailed evidence of their nationality, identity, right to work, immigration status and eligibility in the UK. This I.D card will replace the visa that would traditionally sit inside your passport

Police Registration Certificate

If you require registering with the Police, this will be printed on your current visa. If you were required to register, you must supply a current registration showing your current address. If your Certificate is not up to date, it can be updated free of charge in any Police station.