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1.What
is the Admission Procedure?
You can download the application form from the website. Read
the instructions carefully before filling in the application
form. State clearly on the form the title of the course and
start dates/year and when you wish to join. The completed application
form must be sent with copies of all relevant certificates,
passport size photographs and registration fee. An application
form sent without these will not be processed. 2.
What is the International Admission Process?
After the admissions department receives your completed application
form, it will be evaluated and processed for an admission. A
letter of acceptance will be sent if the you are granted an
admission into the course you requested for. A place on
the course will be confirmed subject to the payment of tuition
fee in full or in installments and the conditions of which will
be stated in the letter. The acceptance letter also gives an
estimate of the cost of maintenance per year for all international
students.
Upon the receipt of the full or first installment fee, the college
issues a letter of enrolment to international students, which
confirms your place in the course. A Visa letter is issued only
after the required fees are paid. 3.
When are the Start Dates?
You can apply for an admission into any course in LCR any time
of the year. You should aim to arrive in UK before the commencement
date. There will be an orientation and familiarisation programme,
which will help you to settle down with us. If you are not in
a position to arrive in UK before the commencement date, you
must inform the college with the reasons and obtain a letter
of ‘extension’ from the college. 4.
What is the Attendance Policy?
As per the Home Office regulations, all international students
are required to attend a minimum of 15 to 18 hours of study
per week. It is student’s responsibility to attend classes
regularly, to be punctual, keep work up to date and to complete
assignments as required. Grades are based largely on completed
assignments, tests and class participation. Failure to meet
these expectations may result in failure in the course or program. 5.
Does the College Arrange Accommodation?
The college may arrange, accommodation for the students upon
receiving a written request. Accommodation may be reserved with
host family or hostels within reasonable distance from the college.
Weekly rent for this type of accommodation may range from GBP
45 to 70 per week. Overseas students are recommended to reserve
accommodation for an initial period of 4 weeks, after which
they may extend the contract, or opt for alternative arrangements.
For accommodation to be arranged by the college, students must
send a request letter four weeks in advance for accommodation
and four weeks rent in advance (approximately GBP 200, any excess
amount will be refunded to students.
6.Does the College have an Airport Meeting Service?
LCR may arrange for one of the representatives to receive you
upon arrival to the United Kingdom. However it is the responsibility
of the student to let us know in advance of at least 48 hours
prior to the arrival. This is to ensure that proper arrangements
are made to receive you and help reach your destination in London.
This pickup service is available at the cost of GBP 50.00. The
charge for pick up may vary depending on the waiting period,
and cab services. Alternatively students can request the college
to advise on the cab service, which can be hired direct from
Airport for cost effectiveness. This will not include receiving
the student.
7. What are the Immigration and
visa formalities at airport?
When you first enter the country, make sure that you have the
student guide, your original admission/enrolment/offer letter
and the address of the where you are going to be. Your passport
will be stamped at immigration department within the airport.
In the unlikely event that there are problems or difficulties
at this stage and you need some urgent advice and help, contact
the college. Students are advised to cooperate with immigration
authorities and answer all their queries. LCR does not bear
any responsibility towards the students who have not paid the
tuition fee. All overseas students must inform the college their
travel dates well in advance.
8. What about Healthcare?
Overseas students enrolled on courses for more than six months
are entitled to free medical care and hospital treatment through
National Health Service (NHS) in UK. All students must register
with a local GP and college will provide you guidance and/or
a supporting letter for registration.
9. Can I get Career Advice?
As an international student, pursuing employment can be challenging.
In addition to providing useful information concerning job search
strategies, Students are given advice on their courses and career
options by specialists in respective fields.
10. Is there an option for Part-Time Employment?
Full-time overseas students are allowed to work up to 20 hours
a week and more than 20 hours during term holidays and vacations.
The college provides advice on how to approach the job agencies
and issue the letter of support to students and employers.
11. Is there an English Language Support
programme?
English courses are available for students who need it. English
programme is run concurrently or consequently after the main
course. There will be a charge for the course, if it becomes
mandatory for students to enrol in English course, subsequent
to a low or no IELTS score.
12. Does the college have Library & Internet
facilities?
The college premises is equipped with a library, books can be
used for reference within the Campus. Students are advised to
become members with national or private libraries. Free computer
access with Internet facility is provided to all students. The
college is equipped with computer labs especially designed for
student access.
13. A Student Hand Book? What
is that?
The purpose of a Student handbook is to provide students with
important information on Student code of conduct, Safety Standards,
Travel Concessions, Employee and public liability, Academic
letters, Rules and regulations, Student rights, responsibilities,
attendance and other resourceful information needed in order
to start your course and career with us. Student Handbooks are
available upon request on campus. Handbooks are given on the
day of the induction.
14. I need information on Course Change and Extensions
and Exemptions?
Courses may not be extended or changed four weeks after commencing.
Only under exceptional circumstances, the college may consider
the request for a change of course, if there is a proven validity
in the given explanation. However, there will be a nominal charge
for the changes.
Changes can be made to a course of a higher level or of the
same capacity. Fee will not be refunded, if change is made to
a lesser level or to a lower priced course.
Exemptions into courses are subject to the acceptance from the
respective professional/awarding body. In an event when a student
is not granted an exemption, they must pay the excess fee and
enrol in the prerequisite to meet the requirements of the course
enrolled in.
15. Does the college offer Scholar
ships?
College offers scholarships to eligible students. Student Attendance,
performance, and academic standing will be subject to evaluation
during the first semester. It is at the discretion of the college
to choose appropriate persons who meet the criteria set by the
administration for scholarships.
16. What are Visa Requirements and what is a
Visa Interview?
Many overseas students will need a valid visa in order to study
in United Kingdom. Overseas students are categorized as visa
nationals and non-visa nationals. For most non-visa nationals,
student visa is issued at port of entry in UK, but visa nationals
must obtain the visa to enter United Kingdom. If you do not
know whether you will require a visa or not, please visit or
enquire in local British Embassy, British Consulates, British
Council or British High Commission.
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