Visa information
At CIE we provide short language courses up to 11 months.
Under 6 months
The following students do not need a visa to study for up to six months: EU, EEA or Swiss nationals and nationalities on the non-visa national list. Check if you need UK visa here . Please visit English UK website for more information about changes affecting EU students post Brexit.
Other international students will need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa.
- From December 2020, international students are only allowed to study English at institutions with an approved accreditation.
- Application cost: £95
- When to apply: up to three months in advance
- Financial requirements: the applicant will need to show that they have enough money to pay for their trip, including accommodation and living costs
- For students who are under 18, there are additional requirements
International students must choose an accredited course provider. From 2021, international students are only allowed to study English at institutions that are accredited by a government-recognised body.
Bookings with CIE Oxford can be made with confidence. We are accredited by the British Council’s government-recognised quality assurance scheme, Accreditation UK and British Accreditation Council (BAC).
6 – 11 months
Short-term study visa – for English language courses between six and eleven months
- Minimum age: 16
- Visa length: 6 to 11 months
- Course type: English language course. To study other subjects for longer than six months a Student visa is required
- Level of English: Beginner to Advanced
- Funds: Applicants need to show they have enough money to pay for course fees, accommodation and living costs
- Requirements: Before applying, applicants must have a letter of confirmation from an institution with an approved accreditation
- Application cost: £186
- When to apply: up to three months in advance
- Apply online for a Short term study visa
- Restrictions: Students with this visa cannot work in the UK
For more information please visit the government website: Short-term study visa