Fees & Benefits for full-time students

International Fees & Benefits (full-time only)

	Vocational Courses	English Language Courses
Tuition fees	£5,000.00 students can pay in two installments: £2,500.00 in order to receive your unconditional offer *and* £2,500.00 as soon as possible in order to guarantee your place on the course	£4,000.00 Students can pay in two instalments £2,000.00 as soon as possible after an offer has been made and £2,000.00 by 08/09/2009
Exam/Registration fees	Included	Included
Materials, equipment, books, special clothing, etc	Included	Included
Payment of Fees	You can pay fees in cash, by visa or bank transfer. Bank transfers will only be cleared once they have reached the College account. If you wish to send money by bank transfer, please inform us that you are transferring money and ensure your full name is quoted as the transfer reference. Please provide your bank with the following details: Lloyds TSB Bank plc , Cockfosters Branch, Cockfosters, Barnet, Herts EN4 0DA Sort Code: 30-12-34 Account Number: 00328766 Account Name: Southgate College Corporation Please note: No offer letters will be issued until full deposit monies have been cleared.
Homestay Accommodation	£520.00 deposit (i.e. you pay four weeks rent in advance £40.00 non refundable)	£480 deposit (i.e. you pay four weeks rent in advance)

For any questions regarding fees please contact admissions on 020 8982 5050 or by email

We strive to ensure that the information on this site is correct but please check when you enrol as occasionally the facts do change.

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Visa Advice
You are responsible for your own visa applications. We are not able to make applications for you.

You should seek advice from the British Diplomatic Post in your home country. Please ensure that you make all the necessary arrangements for obtaining your visa as early as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: If you require a student visa, you will need to enrol on a full-time, Level 3 or higher programme / English Language programme from elementary to proficiency (ie at least 15 hours per week). In addition you will need to have enough money for your course fees and monthly living expenses. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency

Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
If you are aged between 16-18 and depending on income, you may be able to get an Educational Maintenance Allowance (worth up to £30 a week).
See www.direct.gov.uk/ema

Adult Learning Grant
If you are over 19 and studying on your first level 2 or level 3 qualification, for 12 hours or more per week, you may be eligible for this grant.
See www.direct.gov.uk/alg

Travel
If you're aged 16-18 you can get a 16+ Oyster card, which enables you to travel free on the bus. This application form can be obtained from the Post Office. If you're aged 18+ you can also get London Transport Student Travelcards - see www.tfl.gov.uk for more information.

NUS Card
Most full-time students can get a National Union of Students (NUS) card which will get you discounts in a lot of shops, cinemas and other places.

Level 2 & 3 entitlement

Level 2 entitlement
If you are 19+ and haven't got a full level 2 qualification you may get free tuition if you are planning to study on a course marked L2E (level 2 entitlement)

Level 3 entitlement
If you are 19-25 and haven't got a full level 3 qualification you may get free tuition if you are planning to study on a course marked L3E (level 3 entitlement)

Other help
A limited amount of financial help is available from the College Learner Support Fund. Please call in or telephone 020 8982 5050. Application forms are available from APRIL 2009 or at interview. Applications are dealt with in date order.

Take a look at our International Student Guide PDF