Application Process
All students must submit an application pack with all the documents listed below.

Level 2
e.g. GCSE

Application Pack includes:

• Completed Application Form*
• Academic References
• Copy of Passport
• Qualification Certificates (country of origin)
• Secure English Language Test
  e.g. IELTS (5.5,)TOIEC (650 – 800)
• International Student Questionnaire**

Level 3
e.g. A-level, BTEC

HND
i.e. Motor Vehicle Management

Level 4
e.g. Foundation Degrees

English Language Courses
e.g. Academic English, General English

Application Pack includes:

• Completed Application Form*
• Academic Reference
• Copy of Passport
• Qualification Certificates (country of origin)
• Secure English Language Test
  e.g. IELTS (5.5,)TOIEC (650 – 800) for Tier 4 General Student Visa
• Southgate College Assessment Test and Skype Interview for Student Visitor Visa/Extended Student Visitor Visa
• International Student Questionnaire**

*An application form can be downloaded from:  http://www.southgate.ac.uk/downloads/full_time_prosp10-11_app_form.pdf
**Contact: international@southgate.ac.uk  to receive a copy of the questionnaire

After the College has received your completed application pack:

• Your qualifications are checked (NARIC)
• Your application is assessed by the relevant department
• If you are in the UK you are invited for an interview
• If you application is successful you receive a conditional offer
• You are required to make a deposit payment of 50% of your tuition fees

After the college has received your deposit payment:

• A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is issued (Tier 4 GS Visa  and Tier 4 child Visa only)
• An unconditional offer letter is issued (Student Visitor Visa 6 months/Extended Student Visitor Visa 11 months only)

You can apply for a visa now
Please note that that the UKBA checks all your documentation i.e. CAS, proof of sufficient funds and original copies of your academic qualifications.
Please visit: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/

THE FULL TUITION FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE THE START OF YOUR COURSE

Refund Policy

If your course is cancelled

A full refund is given

If your course is closed with no suitable alternative offered

A part refund is given

If your visa is refused and you have provided official confirmation of refusal from UKBA

A full refund is given minus £100.00 administration fee

In all circumstances a refund of fees will be at the discretion of the Governing Corporation of the College.