Chunmun Kamal Nadia Golenischeva International Liaison Officer Regional Representative
Enrolment Brochures www.warwick.ac.uk/go/internationaloffice/offerholders
HEFP Overview • Running since 1983: Established quality & reputation • Qualifications widely recognised among UK universities • Excellent counselling support by Warwick & Teaching Colleges • 100% Placement record for graduating students • Good choice of universities
Foundation Programme Colleges • Stratford upon Avon College – www.stratford.ac.uk – Business Studies – Social Science • Warwickshire College – www.warwickshire.ac.uk – Biomedical Science – Science/Engineering – Law – Mathematics and Economics (New for 2012)
Preparing for the HEFP www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/hefp/offer-holders • Apply for visa • Book accommodation • Book flights • Arrange transport to College • Research bank account • Health Arrangements • Enroll online
Accommodation Applications made directly to Cosmopolitan Student Homes http://www.stratford.ac.uk/International/AboutUs/Accommodation/Accommodation.aspx Campus accommodation (fees for 2012-13): Earliest date available: Contact the Accommodation at the College directly standard en-suite room deluxe en-suite room Security deposit £250.00 £250.00 Fees £105.00 per week £116.00 per week Total (42 weeks Sept – June) £4660.00 £5122.00 Homestay (fees for 2012-13): Security deposit £200.00 Self-catering accommodation £95.00 (per week) Half-board (Bed, breakfast & evening meal) £130.00 (per week) Holiday retainer £50.00
Accommodation • College – Single study, ensuite room with internet connection. Communal living area, laundry room, warden support, CCTV • Homestay – Room within local ‘host’ family. Self-catering or half board
Accommodation • Apply directly to College http://www.warwickshire.ac.uk/international/accommodation.aspx Campus accommodation (fees for 2012-13): Earliest date available: Contact the Accommodation office at the College En-suite room Shared bathroom Security deposit £200.00 £200.00 Fees (39 week contract) £98.00 per week £80.00 per week Homestay (fee for 2012/13) Security deposit £110.00 Self-catering accommodation £80.00 per week) Half-board (Bed, breakfast & evening meal) £110.00 per week) Holiday retainer 30% of weekly rent
Accommodation • En-suite shower room with shower, washbasin and toilet • Single bed and bedside cabinet • Desk with shelving unit and drawers, chair and wardrobe • 24 hour internet access • TV aerial point • Students over 18 can choose a catered or self-catered package at the start of the year (under 18's must be catered). A food allowance is available for the catered option - to be spent in the college refectory. • Each flat - eight study bedrooms - has its own fully-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, freezer, oven, set of hobs and cupboard space and a dining area. These facilities can be used by self-catering and catered students.
Transport Flights : Arrive on 10 th September Please book in advance. Details available in Student Guide. (P.13) Train: Direct trains to Stratford-upon-Avon (for Stratford-upon-Avon College) and Leamington Spa ( for Warwickshire College) from London Marylebone Station at regular intervals Coach: Direct coach from London Victoria or Heathrow Taxi: By Brookline Cars. Meet and Greet service at airport. Around 2 hours. (approx. £130.00)
Paying your academic fees • Must be paid in full before or on the start date of the programme ( 10 th Sep 2012 ) • Failure to make the payment by this date could result in late payment charges • Amount = GBP 13,800 inclusive of the deposit • Payment methods: - By bank transfer (may take up to 10 working days) For details & other payment methods, please refer to the HEFP student guide (P. 5) Accommodation fees are paid directly to the colleges
Online Enrolment • Must enroll online to be registered as a Warwick student. Very straightforward! • How-to instructions in Student Guide (P.4) • Opens on 20 th August • Check your Warwick email account – daily!
Term Dates & Exams 3 Terms • Autumn Term: 10 September 2012 to 14 December incl. • Spring Term : 8 January 2013 to 22 March incl. • Summer Term: 8 April to 6 June 2013 Examinations • Part One Exam : Dec 2012 • Final Exam : May/June 2013 (for all students)
Term dates and exams 3 Terms • Autumn Term : 10 September 2012 to 14 December incl. • Spring Term : 7 January 2013 to 22 March incl. • Summer Term: 8 April to 31 May 2013 Examinations • Final Exam : May/June 2013
HEFP Check List • Deposit paid • Accommodation booked • Applied (non UK/EU passport holders) • Arrange for TB test (if required, not for 2012 but from 2013) • Upload your photograph • Completed your online enrolment • Printed your enrolment certificate • Booked your flights • Arranged insurance • Paid your academic fees • Ready to start!
Dates for your Diary (UG and PG Studies) • Autumn term Monday 1 October 2012 – Saturday 8 December 2012 • Spring term Monday 7 January 2013 – Saturday 16 March 2013 • Summer term Monday 22 April 2013 – Saturday 28 June 2013
Things to note • Meeting the conditions of your offer • Send evidence to the Admissions Office of any outstanding qualifications / results (IELTS, final transcript, reference etc) • Note we need originals or certified copies • Your unconditional offer will not be released until the required documents are received
Tier 4 Visa (1) • Students must only use the CAS number issued by the University that they wish to attend. If using a CAS number from a university, other than Warwick - not permitted to study at Warwick. • When submitting documents, note any original document not written in English must be accompanied by a fully certified translation by a professional translator/translation company. • If we have stated on your CAS that you have taken a Secure English Language Test eg IELTS/TOEFL, you should include a copy of your test certificate with your Tier 4 application. • Time cap on study in the UK at degree-level
Tier 4 Visa (2) • Ensure you apply in good time for application processing, fingerprint scanning and TB test (where relevant) and with all the required documentation • Submit application: No more than three months in advance • Check the UKBA website for details on how applications are processed in your country • Check the University website: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/international/immigration/ • CAS issued once you reply to the email asking you to confirm your details held by the University are correct!
Tier 4 Visa (3) - Evidence of maintenance • Proof you have a sufficient amount of money to fund your studies • Tuition fee plus £800 per month (£7200) • Hold cash in an account for a continuous 28 day period ending no more than one month prior to date of Tier 4 application • Hold funds in cash in your own account, or, a joint account (where both account holders names appear on the statement), or, you can use money held in an account owned by your parents/legal guardian. • *If you are using a parent or guardian's bank statement as evidence of your finances, sign section N of the application form, obtain a letter confirming their relationship to you; agreement you can use the funds for your studies and include a birth certificate confirming your relationship to them. This must be original legal document or a notarised copy
Tier 4 Visa (4) - Evidence of maintenance • An overseas account containing your local currency, will require confirmation on the application form of the closing balance in pounds sterling. Include a currency conversion printout with your visa application: OANDA.com • Declaration of funds, all Tier 4 applicants will be required to sign a declaration that their funds will remain available to them, unless they are used to pay for course fees and living costs. • Don’t forget to pack your financial evidence in your hand luggage as you may be asked to show it at the UK airport.
Tier 4 Visa (5) Documents required for application • VAF9 – PBS Migrant application form or online form • PBS Appendix 8 General Student Self Assessment form • Tier 4 visa application fee • CAS • Passport • Biometric Residence Permit (if you have studied in UK before) • 2 passport photos (must be correct size) • Evidence confirming your maintenance funds • Evidence of sponsorship (of applicable) • Certificate or transcript of previous studies if applicable (including English language qualification if applicable) • ATAS certificate (if applicable) • VAF10 – PBS (if dependents are applying at same time) • Marriage certificate (if spouse are applying at same time) • Birth certificates (if your children are applying at same time)
• Where and when to apply • What happens if my visa application is refused (visarefusals@warwick.ac.uk ; “Urgent” in subject and attach visa refusal notice)? • No Post study work - category Tier 1 • Students with families – updates • Who should I contact? – The Immigration Team • Immigrationservice@warwick.ac.uk • +44 (0)2407652 4337 – The Regional Representative – Country specific immigration guides on our website
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