guide to study in the uk

 

application

stage

 

1. To start an application for study, student would need to prepare the following documents

Academic Transcripts and Certificates

English Language Qualification (GCE O-Level English 1119/ SPM CEFR English/ IELTS/ UKVI IELTS, etc.)

Personal Statement

Reference Letter(s)

Passport Copy (Front ID page and signature)

Any additional documents will be advised by your TEDvisory Education Counsellors

2. TEDvisory will assist to send these documents to the institution for assessment.

*Application fee may be applicable to certain institutions or application through UCAS.

3. Institutions will take around 2-4 weeks to issue an offer letter or revert with feedback. In the offer letter, it will outline the first year tuition fee, deposit payable, institution’s bank details and payment deadline(s).

4. If a student decides to accept the offer, the institution will require payment of tuition fee deposit (exact figures will be stated in the offer letter). Deposit payment can be made via International Bank Transfer, Local British Bank Transfer or Credit Card via online payment platforms

5. At this stage, TEDvisory will also assist with accommodation application. We will send student a list of student accommodation choices and price quotations, based on student’s preferences.

6. Upon receiving the tuition fee deposit, the institution will issue CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, also known as Visa Letter) to students.

7. With the CAS, TEDvisory will assist to lodge student visa application online and schedule in-person biometric submission appointment at UK Visa Centre Kuala Lumpur.

8. With the CAS, students are required to undergo a Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Test at one of the  UK Panel Physicians. In Kuala Lumpur:

  • Life Care Diagnostic Medical Centre

Address: 1st Floor, Wisma Life Care, No. 5, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603-2241 3610
Email: Info@lifecare.com.my
Website: www.lifecare.com.my
Collection: Report collection within 2 hours
Operation Hours: Mon – Fri (8.00am – 3.00pm / Sat (8.00am – 11.00am) (closed on Sundays and public holidays)
Fee: within RM 200 – RM 260

  • Gleneagles Hospital (Kuala Lumpur)

Address: 282 and 286, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 4141 3000 / +6016 339 3000 (WhatsApp)
Email: my.gkl.inquiry@parkwaypantai.com
Website: www.gleneagleskl.com.my
Collection: within 3-4 days
Operation Hours: not specified
Fee: RM 184 – RM 250

  • Laurent Bleu Medical Clinic

Address: Lot 12734, Jalan Choo Lip Kung, Taman Taynton View, Cheras, 56000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 9101 8880 ext. 5078 / +6011 3513 9745 (Call/ WhatsApp)
Email: enquiry@laurentbleu.com
Website: https://www.laurentbleu.com/
Collection: Report collection within 24 hours
Operation Hours: Mon – Thurs (8.30am – 5.30pm) / Fri (8.30am – 4.00pm) / Sat (8.30am – 12.30pm) (closed on Sundays and public holidays)
Fee: within RM 180 – RM 200

  • Student is required to bring over:

  1. Original current passport
  2. One passport-size photo (any colour background & not older than 6 months)
  3. CAS or offer letter from institution with the address

Visa

application

stage

 

  1. At this stage, TEDvisory will begin to assist student with the visa application. Prior to that, student will complete a Visa Questionnaire provided by TEDvisory.
  1. Once the online visa application form is completed, TEDvisory will send a visa application summary for student to do the final checking before submission.
  1. Once submitted the online form, TEDvisory will guide student on how to make payments. There will be 2 payments which need to be paid online using credit card, the first payment will be the  Immigration Health Surcharge (UK government health care charges, compulsory for all students) and the other payment will be the  Visa Application Fee. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is GBP 776 per year*and Visa Application Fee is GBP 490* (application outside of UK) (since it is online payment, the system will auto-convert from GBP to USD).
    *Fee subject to change
  1. Once both payments are done, TEDvisory will then assist with scheduling the next available in-person biometric submission appointment at the UK Visa Office (VFS).

in-person biometric submission appointment day

  1. On the appointment day, student would meet us at the office earlier for final checking of the documents and a brief on the submission process. Once done, TEDvisory will accompany student to the UK Visa Office for biometric submission appointment.

Student will have to bring along:

  • Original Current Passport
  • TB Certificate (Original)
  • CAS
  • Visa Appointment Letter
  • Visa Document Checklist
  • Any additional documents will be advised by your TEDvisory Education Counsellor
  1. The processing time for a standard visa would be 7- 15 working days (Not including weekends and public holidays).
  1. Student would also be able to opt for Priority Service to expedite the processing time which is normally 5-7 working days. However, there would be additional charges (RM 3087 – subject to change). You can pay this online or over the counter (Cash or Card only) at VFS – this service is subject to availability

pre-departure/

travel arrangements

  1. While waiting for student visa to be approved, TEDvisory would advise student on suggested dates to arrive in the UK and provide a pre-departure briefing.
  1. TEDvisory strongly advise student NOT to confirm any flight tickets until you have received your student visa, to avoid change of flight dates and incurrence of additional charges from changing departure date.

arrival in uk

uk immigration

 

Once a student arrives in a UK airport, they will need to pass through immigration so follow the signs to Passport Control. The Immigration Officer will ask you about the purpose of your visit to the UK. It is important that students answer these questions in detail, politely and calmly.

Make sure that you have all the following supporting documents in the carry-on luggage:

    • Original Current Passport
    • Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter
    • Original academic documents 
    • Proof of accommodation – CONFIRMATION of Accommodation letter
    • TB Certificate

     

    accommodation

    check-in

    1.

    Upon arrival in the UK, student will be greeted by airport pick-up* driver. Then they will make their way to the accommodation.

    *Airport pick-up can be provided by the institution or booked privately with taxi companies.

    2.

    Upon arriving at the accommodation, student would need to produce the passport and fill in the necessary details for the accommodation team to hand over the keys.

    3.

    Once you have checked-in your accommodation, please go through the inventory list and make sure everything in the room is working well and in order before you sign and hand over the inventory list.

    Collection of BRP card

    (UK Student Visa Card)

    1. Collection of BRP card, will either be at the institution or post office. When collecting the BRP card, student would need to have:
        • Passport (with the Visa Vignette)
        • BRP Immigration Letter (provided by UKVI along with your visa approval)
    2. After you have collected your BRP, please send us a copy for our reference at info@tedvisory.com

      register with

      the institution

      Documents required for registration are as follow:

      • Institution offer letter and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter
      • Passport with valid visa vignette and BRP card
      • Original academic documents
      • UK address, telephone number and email address

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