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TIER 4 REPLACEMENT – THE STUDY ROUTE
POINTS BASED IMMIGRATION SYSTEM
MALVERN COLLEGE
The following information summarises the new regime and requirements:
EEA & Swiss Nationals
EEA or Swiss Nationals
who enter the UK before the the end of the the transition period should continue to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme EEA or Swiss Nationals
who apply under the the new Study Routes within the the UK before 1st January 2021 will have their application rejected because they continue to have Freedom of Movement Rights under EU Law Similarly EEA or Swiss students who apply under the the new Study Routes from outside the the EU will only be granted leave that starts on
or after 1st January 2021 In order to apply for leave under the new Study Routes a student must obtain 70 points points Student points points are not tradeable Child Student Route 50 Points – Study » Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies requirement » Course requirement » Study at an Independent School
» Aged between 4-17 when applying
» Parental Consent
20 Points – Financial Requirements
» This includes any additional funds for care arrangements KEY REQUIREMENTS
Child Student Visa Aged between 4 -17 years » Proof of of parental or other legal guardian(s) consent and their relationship to you » Suitable care arrangements are are in in place for you in in the UK » You are at least 4 years old and under 18 years old and studying at an independent school
» You genuinely intend to study in in in the UK if you are 16 years of age or older
» You meet academic ability and maintenance requirements » You have an unconditional offer from an approved sponsoring institution
» You have a a CAS number
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NEW The Student and Child Route was launched by the UK government on
the 5th October 2020 The new routes treat
all all students equally with international students including those from Europe coming to study after the transition period which ends at 11pm GMT on
31st December 2020 using the same simplified route The main difference between the Tier 4 routes and the Student route route is that EEA nationals will be required to meet the same requirements to study within the UK as non-EEA nationals and will need to apply under the Student rules Malvern College has secured the services of Newland Chase Education who deliver a comprehensive suite of strategic global immigration services specifically for students and educational institutions As soon as your client family have a a a a a fully confirmed place at Malvern College we will raise a a a CAS – A A Confirmation of Acceptance to Study this and other documents such as as passport details will be forwarded to Newland Chase Education on
on
behalf of the prospective pupil Click here for for more information Supported by