When do the classes start?
You can start on any Monday
When can I Enrol?
You can enrol any time of the year
How to Enrol?
To become a student of UK School you will need to complete the following:
a) Our application form in full
b) Indicate how long you wish to study
c) Payment of your fees
d) Payment of your accommodation, if required
e) Placement test
You may enrol in person Monday to Friday during office hours
9am – 6pm and on Saturday 11am – 3 pm. You may also enrol by fax, email or post.
How can I pay?
You may pay by bank transfer, western union or by cheque (sterling account).
Bank Transfer:
Our Bank Details are as follows:
UK School of English Limited,
NatWest Bank PLC, 111 South End, Croydon, Surrey CR9 1ZY, United Kingdom
Sort Code 60-19-34
Account Numbers 30512026
(ALL BANK CHARGES MUST BE PAID BY THE STUDENTS)
When should I enrol in the school before beginning the course?
At least 3 weeks before starting the course, so that we can prepare and send you all the documents by post.
How long will take me to obtain a student visa?
That is up to the Immigration Authorities
How long would it take for me to receive your letter confirming my application?
Normally within one week
What is the minimum age of your students?
16
How long does the enrolment process take?
As soon as we receive your completed enrolment application form and payment of fees, we will issue all the necessary documents (acceptance letter, accommodation arrangement letter if required) on the same day and it will be sent to you by post.
Why is your school not expensive?
We would like to give every student the chance to study at the UK School, regardless of their social or financial circumstances.
Our Tuition fee is made especially for students because we understand them.
And finally we would like to ask you, would you prefer to pay for an expensive course/school, when you know that you can receive the same quality or even better education in bright and modern classrooms with qualified (TEFOL certified) teachers who give you individual attention for less tuition fees in the UK School of English?
Tuition fees
Are there any further charges other than the tuition fees?
No extra charges, No registration fees.
On Top of that we provide Free unlimited Internet Access for our students as well as 30% Discount on Travel cards and arrange Parties every two months which are totally free for our students.
How much do I have to pay for the Accommodation Arrangement?
There is a £50 charge to find you Accommodation and providing you with all the necessary Documents.
How much do I have to pay for the Pickup Service?
Airport pickup can be arranged if requested, from any of the major airports around London. There is a £50 Regular Charge for Pickup Service and in case of delay we charge £10 extra for every hour.
Can I pay in Instalments?
No, unfortunately we do not accept payment in instalments.
In order to register for a course you have to make full payment.
Are Books and other materials included in the tuition fees?
No, books and other materials are not included in the tuition fees.
Location
Where is the UK School of English located?
We are located in south London close to railway stations, trams linked with the underground and buses.
Our Address:
71 A South End Croydon CR0 1BF London
How far is your school from the city centre?
From Victoria 15 minutes to East Croydon Station
From London Bridge 20 minutes to East Croydon Station
From Heathrow airport to East Croydon Station one hour and thirty minutes
From Gatwick airport to East Croydon Station 20 minutes.
How do I find the school?
We are 5 minutes away from East Croydon (Railway station). The school is directly opposite to a restaurant called “Tree House”.
You may take buses 119, 312 or 466 these take you to the school from East Croydon station.
Courses
What is the minimum stay at your course?
4 Weeks
How long is each lesson?
3 Hours
How many students are in each class?
Average: 15 Students
What is the average age of the students?
22 years
Is there a diploma awarded after successful completion of the course?
Yes, the “UK School of English certificate” is awarded to every student who successfully completes a course of study.
How many (nationalities) are there in the school?
Our Students come from all around the world. We have more than 75 nationalities and more than 1000 students studying at the school.
Do I have to buy a Course Book?
Yes, In order to follow the lessons and make progress, you need to have a course book.
Can I do the Cambridge exams?
Yes, our students are encouraged to take the “Cambridge English Examination” and mock examinations are also available in our school
How are the courses structured?
Courses will include some or all of the following:
- Reading comprehension
- Written compositions
- Use of English
- Listening comprehension
- Preparation and practice for oral interview
- Examination practice and technique.
Do you offer IELTS preparation courses?
No, not at this time, but we will be offering IELTS Courses in the near future.
Do you offer Cambridge preparation courses?
Yes, we are offering special courses e.g. First Certificate courses for our students
When Can I take the Cambridge Exams?
Are the Exam fees included in course fees?
For the external exams no, but you can do the school internal exams for free.
Which Language Levels does the UK School of English offers?
Our levels include Beginners, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Advanced. Our exam classes include First Certificate (FCE)
Which subjects do you teach?
EFL – English as Foreign language
Can I change my class Time once I have started classes?
No, once committed to a class time you have to stick to it. For a charge of £ 50 you may change the class.
Do you offer full time courses?
Yes, we offer full time courses (15 Hours a week and 3 hours a day).
What times are available to study?
9 am – 12 pm
12 pm – 3 pm
3 pm – 6 pm
In addition to that we offer part-time evening classes for EU- citizens.
What does a Full time courses mean?
A full time course is 15 hours a week and 3 hours daily
When can I do the Placement Test?
On your first day at the school, before you can join a class you have to do the placement test.
Can I change the date of Commencement?
Yes, you may change the date of commencement. In order to change the date of commencement you have let us know at least 2 weeks before the original date of commencement and you have to pay a charge of 35 pounds for changing the date.
Are your teachers qualified and native?
Yes, our teachers are qualified (Certified TEFOL Teacher) and native.
Welfare
How can you help me to open a bank account?
We provide our students with all the necessary documents in order to open a bank account with any of the UK high street banks.
How can you help me with Healthcare?
Under NHS regulations students are entitled to “Free health care”
How can you help me with a Work Permit?
Full time students are allowed to work 20 hours per week without the need to apply for a work permit.
How can you help me to find a Job in the UK?
We try our best to help our students by providing them with all the necessary Information regarding how to search for a job.
In addition to that students may register themselves in our database for finding jobs. We cooperate with some local job centres and private companies.
Do you offer some activities and excursions?
Yes, we arrange excursions from time to time and arrange social activities e.g. free parties etc.
Does your service include finding work for students?
No, but we can provide you all the information in order to Help you to find a job
General
What kind of facilities do the classrooms have?
Each classroom at UK School of English has a TV, Video, Stereo sound system, Overhead Projector and Projector.
Does the school offer Internet Access for there students?
Yes, we offer free unlimited internet access for all our students.
How to contact you?
You can contact us by telephone, fax, and email or by post.
Address: 71 A South End Croydon CR0 1BF Surrey
Tel.: 0044 (0) 20 8686 3122
Fax: 0044 (0) 20 8686 3775
Email : info@uk-school-of-english.com
I would like more information about the courses?
If you need further information regarding our courses, school or location please contact us via email, fax or telephone.
How can I get your Brochure?
Please send us an enquiry via post, fax or via email with your full name, address and where the brochure should be sent.
Visa
How can you help us with the student visas?
We provide acceptance letters and other relevant documents to help our students with visa applications in their country.
Immigration/Visa.
Those students, coming from non EU countries have to apply for Visa.
The students either have to get a visa at the point of entry (airport or border) to the UK or they have to apply for the visa in their country.
For Students who need visas, the Immigration authorities want to know, if they are genuine students and whether they have genuine interest and commitment to the course.
They require some information from the student in order to decide whether they are a genuine student. They usually expect from you to have knowledge and preparation of the future course (information about course, school and location) as well as that; they want to see that you have a good intention to follow the course.
They usually want to know where you are going to study, where you going to live, if you have enough funds to sustain yourself in the UK, if you have paid the school in full and where the school is located etc.
It’s important that you show the authorities your intention to follow the course as well as showing them that you are a genuine student. For that reason you have show the immigration authorities your Acceptance letter from the UK School of English, as well as Accommodation arrangement letter (if arranged by the UK school of English) and proof of your finances. If they are not satisfied by something they may call the UK school of English.
You will find more details under the following links:
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
http://www.ukvisas.co.uk
What documents do I have to show the British embassy?
UK School of English Certificate of Enrolment
Proof that you have sufficient money to support yourself in the UK without working.
Valid passport
Return air-ticket (preferably)
Can UK School guarantee that I will receive a visa?
NO. The Permission to Enter the UK is issued by the Home Office, Immigration authorities or the British authorities abroad.
UK School can not influence their decision in anyway.
Accommodation
Can you arrange accommodation, and what are the charges for finding accommodation?
Yes, we can find you Accommodation. An Accommodation finding feed of £50 applies for each search.
What type of different accommodation can you arrange for me?
Depending on your requirements, we can find you a host family, student hostel or self contained flat.
There you may have the option of a single room, double room or shared accommodation, as well as self catering, half board or breakfast/dinner.
Please note: the more detailed the requirements of the accommodation the higher the cost of the accommodation.
What is the cost of the different types of accommodation?
- Family with breakfast/dinner about £ 100 per week
- single room/ self catering about £80 per week
- double room/shared/self catering about £ 50 each per week
- host family/ half board about £ 100
How close is the host family to the school?
We always try to find our students accommodation as close as possible to the school.
Will I have my own bathroom?
It depends, on your requirements and how much you are willing to pay.
Will I get lunch at the host family?
It depends, on your requirements and how much you are willing to pay.
Can I prepare my own meals?
Yes
Can I use washing machine at the host family?
It is different from host family to host family. However there are launderettes close by.
