This is the route for those intending to study in the UK, usually for 6 months or more. A student cannot make a visa application more than six months before the start date of their course outside the UK and more than 3 months before the start of the course inside the UK. There are two categories under Student Route: Child Student: Age: 4 – 17 Study at an Independent school Course level: any level up to RQF Level 3 excluding Foundation course No Secure English Language Test is required No progression requirement – students can extend their visa in the UK Course change: possible on same visa if new course is on same or higher level Please refer to the UKVI website for more details.           Student: Age: 16+ Course level: RQF Level 3 or above (Foundation course can only be studied on a Student visa) Time limit: Below degree level: 2 years from the students’ 18th birthday subject to certain concessions Secure English Language test is required Progression requirement: Students need to progress to higher level course to be able to apply for their new Student visa in the UK. Course change: must apply for a new visa to be able to switch to new course Please refer to the UKVI website for more details. Please note that all students applying for Student or Child Student (for over 6 months) are issued entry clearance (yellow sticker in passport). Students will need to collect a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card within 10 days of arriving in the UK. The BRP card covers the full length of their student visa. The school will give you more details on how to collect the card and you will also receive a letter from UK Visas and Immigration with more information following a successful visa application.