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This guidance consists of the UK Border Agency’s Points Based System Appendix 8, version April 2012, with annotation and commentary by the University of Gloucestershire’s International Student Advisers. When you see a speech bubble inside a yellow box , rest your cursor on it and a text box will appear. You can only view the text boxes on a screen: they will not print. If you are uncertain about how you should be filling in a particular section of the form, please email the International Student Advisers at isa@glos.ac.uk.
Do not print this form. Always download the current version of Points Based System Appendix 8 from: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visasimmigration/studying/adult-students/apply-outside-uk/
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Please ensure you also complete the main Personal Details form.1 Give your parent or guardian’s given name >>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Where you are exempt from having to provide a document. original documents as indicated in the sections.2 Give your parent or guardian’s family name Parent/Guardian 1 2.8 Give details of your relationship to your guardian (leave blank if you do not have a guardian) 01 . You may also be banned if you have breached immigration laws in the UK. It is better to explain why you do not have a document than to submit a false document. >>>> including postal code. 2.5 Give your parent or guardian’s given name >>>>>>>>>>> 2. For ofﬁcial use only READ THIS FIRST This form must be completed in blue or black ink. Please ensure you submit all relevant. or group of documents.1 Given name(s) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Part 2 Parent/Guardian details to be completed only where the applicant is 16 or 17 years old.4 Give details of your relationship to your guardian (leave blank if you do not have a guardian) Parent/Guardian 2 (if applicable) 2. An applicant aged over 16 and coming to study a course at or above NQF level 3 can choose to apply either as a Child (Student) or a (General) Student and meet the appropriate criteria. If you qualify for our differentiation arrangements you will normally be required to provide fewer evidential documents with your application. 2. lie or withhold relevant information.7 Give your parent or guardian’s full contact address. Your application will be automatically refused and you may be banned from coming to the UK for 10 years if you use a false document.6 Give your parent or guardian’s family name 2.3 Give your parent or guardian’s full contact address.POINTS BASED SYSTEM APPENDIX 8 (APR 2012) TIER 4 (GENERAL) STUDENT SELF-ASSESSMENT This form is for use outside the UK only This form is provided free of charge. If applicant is 18 or over. >>>> including postal code. Part 1 About You 1. you must still complete the relevant sections to conﬁrm you meet the requirements and you hold the evidence in the manner required.2 Family name 1. skip to Part 3 2. The UKBA reserves the right to request the full range of documents from Tier 4 students in all cases.
2.1 Give the full name of your Tier 4 Sponsor 3. Put a cross (X) in the box to conﬁrm you have done so (See the Tier 4 Policy Guidance for details of what this must contain). If this is not known and your Tier 4 sponsor is arranging your accommodation give the contact details of the person doing this.12 Provide full details of up to two adults who will accompany you Full name Full name Address including postal code Address including postal code Telephone No. 2.9 Give the full address of where you will be residing in the UK including the postal code.2 Give your Tier 4 Sponsor’s Licence Number >>>>>>>>>> 3.3 Give the full address of your Tier 4 Sponsor including postal code 02 .10 You must provide a letter of consent to this application from your parent(s) or legal guardian.Go to Part 3 No .Complete Question 2.11 Will you be travelling to the UK alone? Put a cross in the relevant box Yes .12 2. and/or the temporary address you will use on arrival. Telephone No. Nationality Nationality Passport No Passport No Exact relationship to you Exact relationship to you Part 3 Tier 4 Sponsor (Education Provider) contact details 3.2.
5.4 Go to Question 5. Put a cross (x) in the relevant box Undertaking a post as a Sabbatical Ofﬁcer Studying .5 Have you already started studying this course? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box Yes No . you must send all of the original certificate(s) of qualification and/or original transcripts of results and/or references that are listed in the CAS. Yes .g.6 No . (This also applies if you are studying an English language course.5	Have you been assessed by your sponsor by other means.3	Give the start and end dates for your course of study >>> From D	D To M M M M Y	Y	Y	Y Y	Y	Y	Y 4. Put a cross (X) in the box 5. including postal code. Before completing this section of the form you should refer to the Immigration Rules and Tier 4 policy guidance to check how your English level has been assessed.Say how you have been assessed in the space below then Go to Question 5. B2. for example by progress on a continuing course of study.Go to Question 5. as part of a study abroad programme. For example the National Qualiﬁcation Framework level.1 Give the title of your course of study >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4. but held by applicant. You require 30 points from this part.4	Unless you are exempt under differentiation arrangements.Go to Part 5 Part 5 Attributes You should refer to the Immigration Rules and the Tier 4 Policy Guidance. by your sponsor’s internal test.2	What is your Confirmation of Acceptance >>>>>>> for Studies Number? 5.6 5. 4.6 Undertaking a foundation programme as a Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist . and authorisation has been given by the academic registrar.Part 4 Course details 4.6 English language ability Your sponsor must ensure that you are competent in English language before assigning you a CAS. See the Tier 4 Policy Guidance for an explanation of primary site of study.1	Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Select to conﬁrm you are claiming points for having a valid Conﬁrmation >>> of Acceptance for Studies.Go to Question 5.Go to Question 5.2 Give the academic level of the course or qualiﬁcation awarded when the course is ﬁnished.4	Give the full address of your primary site of study. or other means as stated on your CAS (state which)? (Please do not submit this) Put a cross (X) in the relevant box. Your sponsor must check you are competent at a minimum level of CEFR B1 for courses below NQF level 6. or for English language course the CEFR level should be given e. or your application will be refused. Put a cross (X) in the box to conﬁrm you have done so if this applies to you Put a cross (X) in the box to conﬁrm evidence not required under guidance. The English language requirement may be waived if you are considered to be a gifted student by your sponsor. a portfolio of artwork.3 Conﬁrm which of the following options applies. You must get this information from your Tier 4 sponsor. and at CEFR level B2 for courses at NQF level 6 and above. a pre-sessional course before a degree and a foundation degree). you are studying at a Higher Education Institution (HEI). D	D 4. 03 . 5.
Barbados. New Zealand. .11 Put a cross (x) in the box to indicate what evidence you have supplied Evidence not required under guidance but held by applicant Original test certiﬁcate .14 5. Jamaica.14 04 . Ireland.10 Previous study as a child student (or under the student rules that were in force before 31 March 2009) .Go to Question 5. For a list of acceptable tests see the link in the Tier 4 Policy Guidance. taught in majority English speaking country Antigua and Barbuda. Guyana. The Bahamas.Go to Question 5.Go to Question 5. Barbados. St Lucia. Trinidad and Tobago. Grenada. Jamaica. St Kitts and Nevis. Antigua and Barbuda.6 Put a cross (X) in one box to indicate how you meet the minimum English language requirement relevant to your course. United Kingdom. and has made its own assessment of your English language ability . Dominica. Grenada.7 Majority English speaking country. Your CAS must conﬁrm that the Academic Registrar has approved the waiving of the language requirement.14 5.7 Academic qualiﬁcation equivalent to UK degree.Go to Question 5. Australia. The United States of America If you are a national of one of the countries listed above you are deemed to have the appropriate standard of English language Give your nationality This should be the nationality shown in the passport/travel document you wish to use for this application. Go to Question 5. New Zealand. Belize. St Vincent and the Grenadines.12 Your sponsor is a Higher Education Institution.8 English language test . taught in majority English speaking country .14 Go to Question 5. St Kitts and Nevis. Australia. Belize.9 Put a cross (X) in the box to indicate what evidence you have supplied Evidence not required under guidance but held by applicant Original test certiﬁcate Go to Question 5. St Vincent and the Grenadines. considers you to be a gifted student and has waived the English language requirement. St Lucia.14 5. The United States of America If you have completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree which was taught in one of the countries listed above you are deemed to have the appropriate standard of English Give your academic qualiﬁcation and the country it was taught in 5.8 Academic qualiﬁcation equivalent to UK degree. Canada. National of a majority English speaking country .Go to Question 5.Go to Question 5.5.14 Your sponsor is an HEI. Provide details of the test taken: Title of qualiﬁcation Awarding Body > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Level of qualiﬁcation >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Date of Award D	D Award reference number M M Y	Y	Y	Y 5. The Bahamas. Trinidad and Tobago.Go to Question 5. Dominica. Guyana.10 English language test.
and • Ended within two years of the date the sponsor assigned your Conﬁrmation of Acceptance for Studies. • If this will be part of a study abroad programme give any fees you will be required to pay to the UK education provider for the ﬁrst year of your course.1.4 6. Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist 5. You need 10 points from this part.2 Have any of your course fees been paid? Put a cross (X) in the relevant box. provided in Question 5.14 Are you required to obtain permission from the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)? (See the Tier 4 Policy Guidance for the circumstances when this is required) Put a cross (X) in the relevant box. Put a cross (x) in the box to conﬁrm evidence not required under guidance but held by applicant Part 6 Maintenance (Funds) You must have a minimum level of funds to cover your course fees and support yourself.15 Put a cross (X) in the box to confirm you have provided the original of your Academic Technology Approval >>>>>>> Scheme (ATAS) clearance certificate. or for the next academic year if you will continue on your course at the start of the next academic year. or for the entire course. Yes -	Paid to Overseas Higher Education Institution Yes .1 How much are the fees for your course of study? The ﬁgure should be the same as in the CAS which will be used as the speciﬁed evidence for this.Go to Question 6.1.13 Put a cross (X) in the box to indicate what evidence you have supplied Original course certiﬁcate ATAS certiﬁcate 5. original receipt 05 . You should refer to the Immigration Rules and the Tier 4 Policy Guidance. • If you are a applying for a further period of leave to continue an existing course. 6.17 If you intend to be a Postgraduate Doctor or Dentist we will use the CAS from your sponsor provided in Question 5. if it less than one year’s duration. where you were granted permission to stay whilst you were under 18 years old) which was: • At least six months in length. or for the entire course.Go to Question 6.Go to Part 6 Evidence not required under guidance but held by applicant 5. if you are part way through the year. Name of Institution >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Title of Course Qualiﬁcation Year of Award Y	Y	Y	Y Date of Award Start date D	D M M Y	Y	Y	Y End date D	D M M Y	Y	Y	Y 5.Go to Question 5. Put a cross (X) in the box to conﬁrm you have done so. £ 6. give the course fees that you still need to pay to the end of the current academic year. as evidence. if it is less than one year’s duration.16 Put a cross (X) in the box to conﬁrm you are applying as a Sabbatical Ofﬁcer.3 Put a cross (X) in the relevant box to show what document has been provided as evidence of payment. •	If you have no fees to pay the UK education provider put £0. Then Go to Part 6 We will use the >>>>> Conﬁrmation of Acceptance for Studies from your sponsor.3 box below then . If you will be studying at a Residential Independent School this will include course fees and boarding or lodging fees. Then Go to Part 6 Sabbatical Ofﬁcer 5.00 in the box.3 £ No -	Go to Question 6. Shown in the CAS Evidence not required under guidance but held by applicant An ofﬁcial.Paid to UK Education Provider. • If you are beginning a new course give the fees for the ﬁrst year of the course. You must send us all of the original certificate(s) and/or original transcripts of results of your United Kingdom qualification in Medicine or Dentistry that are listed in the CAS.15 No . or your application will be refused.00 in the box.5. If you have no course fees to pay put £0.12 Please give details of your previous place of study and course that you successfully completed as a Tier 4 (Child) student (or under the student rules that were in force before 31 March 2009. Yes . Enter the amount in the (Zero fee on CAS) .
6 Further period of study following a course of less than six months (No reduced maintenance level) – Go to Question 6. Calculate the amount you will require and enter this in the space provided. Go to Question 6.14 Showing funds Do you receive support from a financial sponsor that meets the UK Border Agency definition of a financial sponsor? (See Tier 4 Policy Guidance for deﬁnitions) Put a cross (X) in the relevant box Yes . See the Tier 4 Policy Guidance for an explanation of the Inner London Boroughs and how to assess your primary site of study.7 6.12 Have any of your accommodation fees been paid to your sponsor? Put a cross (X) in the relevant box. Calculate the amount you will require and enter this in the space provided. See the Tier 4 Policy Guidance for a full explanation of maintenance charges. Calculate the amount you will require and enter this in the space provided. See the Tier 4 Policy Guidance for an explanation of the Inner London Boroughs and how to assess your primary site of study.Paid to UK Education Provider.13 £ see Tier 4 guidance for limit No -	Go to Question 6.15 06 .6 Application for a further period of study and you have an established presence and so qualify for the reduced maintenance (see Tier 4 guidance for an explanation).8 6. Go to Question 6.6	Initial application Put a cross (X) in the relevant box to conﬁrm your primary site of study.11 6.10 6.12 Outside the Inner London Boroughs Go to Question 6.14 6.13 Go to Question 6.12 £ £ 6.Paid to Overseas Higher Education Institution the box below then .6.11 You must have £800 per month to cover maintenance in the UK (up to a maximum of 2 months).6 Further period of study following a course completed more than four months ago (No reduced maintenance level) Go to Question 6.7	You must have £1000 per month to cover >>>>>>>>>>>>> maintenance in the UK (up to a maximum of 9 months).9 6.Go to Question 6.Provide name of ofﬁcial ﬁnancial sponsor No .Go to Question 6. See the Tier 4 Policy Guidance for a full explanation of maintenance charges.12 Outside the Inner London Boroughs Go to Question 6. Go to Question 6. original receipt Go to Question 6.13 Put a cross (X) in the relevant box to show what document has been provided as evidence of payment. Inside the Inner London Boroughs Go to Question 6. Shown in the CAS Evidence not required under guidance but held by applicant 6. Calculate the amount you will require and enter this in the space provided.12 £ £ 6.5 Put a cross (X) in the relevant box to conﬁrm whether you are making an initial application or an extension application. Initial application – Go to Question 6. See the Tier 4 Policy Guidance for a full explanation of maintenance charges. Go to Question 6.17 An ofﬁcial.4 Put a cross (X) in the box to conﬁrm you have sufﬁcient funds to cover remaining course fees due for payment. Yes . Inside the Inner London Boroughs Go to Question 6. >>>>>> 6. Go to Question 6. See the Tier 4 Policy Guidance for a full explanation of maintenance charges. Enter the amount in Yes .8	You must have £800 per month to cover maintenance in the UK (up to a maximum of 9 months).9	Extension application (established presence) Put a cross (X) in the relevant box to conﬁrm your primary site of study.10 You must have £1000 per month to cover >>>>>>>>>>>> maintenance in the UK (up to a maximum of 2 months).
held by applicant 6.19 Put a cross (X) to conﬁrm what evidence you have provided A letter from your parent or legal guardian Evidence not required under guidance but held by applicant Put a cross (X) to conﬁrm that you have provided one of the following pieces of evidence of the relationship.16 Complete the box(es) to indicate how much the ofﬁcial ﬁnancial sponsor or Government sponsor is paying towards your expenses. 07 . Personal bank or building society statements Letter from a bank or building society conﬁrming the funds or the agreement of a loan Evidence not required under guidance but held by applicant Savings or building society pass books Letter from a regulated ﬁnancial institution conﬁrming funds or the agreement of a loan. Go to question 6.15 Put a cross (X) in the relevant box to conﬁrm what evidence of ﬁnancial sponsorship you have provided.6. The funds must have been in your (or your parent or legal guardian’s) bank account/building society account for 28 days ending no more than 1 month prior to the date of your application. a scholarship or bursary). Evidence not required under guidance. Court document naming the student and the legal Birth Certiﬁcate naming Student and Parent(s) guardian(s) Certiﬁcate of adoption naming the student and the adoptive parent(s) Evidence not required under guidance but held by applicant 6. which are not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a full translation that can be independently veriﬁed by the UK Border Agency. and • the translator’s contact details. Translations Any documents that have to be submitted in support of points claimed.20 Put a cross (X) in the relevant boxes to indicate what evidence of funds has been supplied to cover all maintenance and fees which you still need to pay. An original letter to conﬁrm the ﬁnancial sponsorship from an ofﬁcial ﬁnancial sponsor or Government sponsor.Go to question 6.18 Do you have money in your own name? Put a cross (X) in the relevant box.19 6. The original translation must contain conﬁrmation from the translator that it is • an accurate translation of the original document • the date of the translation • the translator’s full name and signature.Complete the boxes below Go to Part 7 Course fees >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Maintenance >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Total >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> £ £ £ No -	Go to question 6. You are receiving ofﬁcial ﬁnancial sponsorship from your Tier 4 licensed sponsor (e. Yes .g. All documents must be originals.19 6. No -	No money due.20 Have money in parent / legal guardians bank account. For Maintenance For Course fees £ £ 6. no evidence needed Yes . and details of the ﬁnancial sponsorship are included in the CAS.17 Do you have any remaining fees and maintenance still due for payment? Put a cross (X) in the relevant box. but original letter to conﬁrm the ﬁnancial sponsorship from an ofﬁcial ﬁnancial sponsor or government sponsor.
Part 7 Summary Sheet Please complete the summary sheet below. 08 . ENSURE YOU ALSO COMPLETE THE PERSONAL DETAILS FORM EITHER ON PAPER OR ON LINE. Applicant’s signature Date D	D M M Y	Y	Y	Y Parent/Legal Guardian’s signature (If applicant is 16 or 17 years old) Date D	D M M Y	Y	Y	Y YOU MUST SUBMIT A PAPER COPY OF THIS APPENDIX WITH YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. Failure to submit required evidence is likely to lead to refusal of the application. You must provide the required evidence as speciﬁed in this application form and the Tier 4 Policy Guidance. listing the points you have claimed and the documentation provided. Points Scoring Area Possession of a CAS (30 points) Points Claimed Documents provided/held by applicant (please list) Maintenance (Funds) (10 points) Total I confirm I have completed the separate Personal Details form and accept the contents of the declaration. All documents must be originals unless otherwise stated. YOU SHOULD SIGN THE DECLARATION AND SUBMIT THIS WITH YOUR OTHER DOCUMENTS.
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