Serious changes to the rules to enter the UK as an international student are going to come into effect on April 1st, 2011. In the meantime, the old rules still apply.
Under the current legislation, students can apply for entry to the UK for a course of study:
• Under the points-based system: Tier 4 Students
• Under the non points-based system: Visit Visa
The route you choose will depend on your age, and on the length and level of the course that you want to study.
If you plan to study in the UK for more than 6 months, you must apply for permission to enter under Tier 4 of the Points-based System.
There are 2 categories under this Tier:
1. General student: for post—16 education
2. Child student: for students between 4 and 17 years of age
If...