Step 1
Once you have decided on the course, please fill in an Application Form. If you have enquired by phone, this can be posted to you by our International Department. The completed application form should be sent back to the International Department, For the Attention of Higher Education International Senior Manager, indicating which course you are interested in. Please email international@havering-college.ac.uk
Step 2
You MUST contact International Development Unit, International Business Development Manager or Accommodation Officer, if student accommodation is required. Please ring +44 (0) 1708 455 011 ext 5025 or email international@havering-college.ac.uk.
Please click here to fill in an International Accommodation Form.
The application form, together with all the other supporting documents and qualifications, are passed from Threshold Services to the respective academic department for a decision on whether to offer a place, conditionally or unconditionally.
A PROVISIONAL LETTER to offer a place is sent out from Threshold Services with a request for an initial deposit of at least 50% of the tuition fees.
Step 3
Pay your deposit. This will secure a place on the selected course. Any amount higher than the suggested 50% deposit will increase your chances of being granted a visa.
Please contact Threshold Services who will advise you on your payment
Phone: +44(0)1708 462793
Email: information@havering-college.ac.uk
Upon receipt of the deposit a CAS (Certificate of Acceptance for Studies) number will be issued. Accompanied with the CAS number, the college will provide a letter which gives details of the course, start dates and the duration. The CAS Number should be submitted to the British Embassy or High Commission when applying for a student visa. You will also need bank statements and proof that you can support yourself in the UK.
If you require advice on applying for visas, please contact the British Council Office in your country, whose staff will be most helpful. Visit the British Council website.
Step 4
Once you have received your student visa, you should contact the International Development Unit (details given in the Accommodation Form) to inform us when you expect to arrive in the UK so that arrangements can be made to meet/greet and take you to your accommodation.
Step 5
Welcome. On arrival at the College, you are to contact the International Development Unit to be advised of further procedures. An appointment will be made for you to meet the Accommodation and Student Welfare Officer, and the Curriculum Manager where necessary.
The International Development Unit is located at:
International Business Development,
Havering College of Further & Higher Education
Brentwood Centre
81-85 High Street
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4RR
United Kingdom International Department
+44 (0) 1708 455 011 Extension 5025 Accommodation Officer
+44 (0) 1708 462 704 International Business Development Manager
Fax: +44 (0) 1708 462 768
Email: international@havering-college.ac.uk
N.B. The College reserves the right to cancel any of the courses should the number of enrolments be insufficient.
