• How can I apply to the college?
• Is the deposit refundable?
• How can I pay my deposit/fees?
• Do I need to apply for a Tier 4 student visa before I travel to the UK?
• I do not qualify the above category, how can I apply for student visa under Tier 4 general.
• What documents do I need in order to qualify as a student at London Essex College and to apply for a student visa under Tier 4 (general)
• Do I need to provide English Language Test?
• Can I bring my family with me to the UK?
• How much will the “overseas” fee for my course be?
• Can I work whilst studying in the UK?
• Can LEC arrange an accommodation for me?
• Can I defer my entry?
• What do I do if I have a question which is not answered here?

How can I apply to the college?

For more information on how to apply please follow the links on "How to Apply" option in the main menu.

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Is the deposit refundable?

Refunds for the deposit made will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of London Essex College which is explained to you by LEC Team member or your representative. Deposit will be refundable less the respective £300 registration fee which is non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information about the refund policy, you may check our website for the full Terms and Conditions.

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How can I pay my desposit/fees?

There are various methods to pay your deposit and fees. For more information on how to pay your fees please contact us, contact information are provided on our Contact Us page.

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Do I need to apply for a Tier 4 student visa before I travel to the UK?

Depending on your nationality and circumstances, you may be able to study in the United Kingdom without needing to apply for adult student visa under (Tier 4) General category. However, your work entitlement may be restricted. In order to qualify to study in the UK without applying for a student visa under Tier 4, you must be:

• A national of a country in a European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
• You are a British overseas territories citizen, unless you are from one of the sovereign base areas in Cyprus;
• You are a Commonwealth citizen with permission to enter or stay in the UK because at least one of your grandparents was born here; or
• You have no conditions or time limit attached to your stay.

For more information, you may go to the UKBA website at www.ukbahomeoffice.gov.uk

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I do not qualify the above category, how can I apply for student visa under Tier 4 general.

In order to qualify under Tier 4 general category you must score 40 points as per the UKBA Assessment.
30 points for having Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which will be issued to you by London Essex College (Your Tier 4 sponsor), provided that you have met our criteria to follow one of our courses.
10 points for having enough money for your maintenance fund to cover your living expenses and course fees.

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What documents do I need in order to qualify as a student at London Essex College and to apply for a student visa under Tier 4 (general)

For a detailed list on what documents you have to send to us in order to qualify in one of our courses, please follow the link on What to Send under How to Apply menu. With regards to the documents you require for your student visa application we recommend you to visit the UKBA website at www.homeoffice.gov.uk or contact your local British Embassy or British High Commission.


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Do I need to provide English Language Test?

YES. From 21 April 2011, students who are applying to study in the United Kingdom under Tier 4 will have to provide an evidence to show their English Proficiency. For more information, please visit the UKBA website at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/adult-students/can-you-apply/english-language/.

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Can I bring my family with me to the UK?

From 4 July 2011, UKBA has announced that you cannot bring your family member (also known as dependants) in the United Kingdom unless you are:

• Sponsored by a higher education institution on a course at NQF Level 7 or above which last at 12 months or more; or
• A new government-sponsored student following a course which last longer than 6 months.

Your dependants are:

• Your husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner or same-sex partner; and
• Your children aged under 18 years old.

If your dependants are already in the United Kingdom with permission, they will be allowed to stay provided that they apply at the same time as you apply for a course of study lasting for more than 6 months. For more information, you may wish to visit UKBA website at www.homeoffice.gov.uk

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How much will the "overseas" fee for my course be?

Overseas fees can range from £2500 to £4950 depending on the course or the level of qualification you will undertake. For more information, you may contact us at info@lec.ac to confirm about your course fees and we will be happy to assist you.

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Can I work whilst studying in the UK?

For students who applied on or after 4 July 2011, work entitlements has been restricted by the UKBA for more information about your work entitlement please go to the UKBA website at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/studying/child-students/conditions/

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Can LEC arrange an accommodation for me?

The college can offer you advise on where to live, LEC staff maintains a list of available places nearby which. We can also arrange an accommodation before your arrival, however you should inform us as soon as you received you visa as necessary deposit will be required. You can also choose to live with your family or friends. For more information, you may contact LEC helpdesk.

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Can I defer my entry?

If you have been made an unconditional offer, but have to defer for a good reason to start of the next in-take, you will have to send an email to our admissions office. Please note that normally you can only defer your entry once and for no more than one academic year. If we have issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), you cannot defer your course as your unique CAS number will only be valid for 6 months. The deposit made for your course fee will also not be refundable. Therefore we highly advise candidates to ensure that they are able to apply for their student visa upon receipt of their CAS statement, if in case that there are any changes in the students circumstances, you must inform us immediately in order for us to give advice and to act accordingly.

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What do I do if I have a question which is not answered here?

For more information, please look into our web pages. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, please contact our office at +44 (0) 2085143171 or alternatively you may email us at info@lec.ac. We will do our best to respond to your questions as soon as possible.

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