What is IELTS?
IELTS is a test of English language proficiency. It is a method of assessing the English language used by non-English speakers who want to study, train or work using the English language. IELTS tests either general language skills or academic language skills. Academic is suitable for candidates planning to undertake higher education study or who are seeking professional registration. General Training is suitable for candidates planning to undertake non-academic training or work experience, or for immigration purposes. For further information, please visit www.ielts.org

Student Housing & Accommodation
Although the immigration rules do not require unaccompanied students to show that accommodation has been arranged, your place of study may have given you information about its availability, and you should bring this to the attention of the ECO. If your family is coming with you to the UK, you will need to show that there will adequate accommodation for them. If your place of study cannot confirm that family accommodation will be available, you may have to consider travelling to the UK alone and making arrangements for your family to join you when you have found somewhere to live. There are various options available for living in UK. Most universities have rooms in their halls of residence where international students can rent a room. But usually if you accept a room in a university, you would be required to sign a binding arrangement to remain in hall for the full academic year. This policy varies with each university. Alternately, you could also take private accommodation. This could be either with a British family or sharing a flat with other students. Usually universities have an accommodation office, which can help you with this. Most international students take up independent accommodation close to the university along with other international students. This turns out to be cheaper and convenient. You need not worry about accommodation in UK. There are several options. You would get a good idea when you join the university. Of course, it always helps to be in touch with students already studying there.

Clothing and other items
You should have enough warm clothing for your flight and subsequent journey. Several layers of lightweight clothes are better than a single shirt or dress. It is probably cheaper and easier to buy warm winter clothing in the UK, rather than in your home country. It is worth bringing items of your national dress to wear at social events, and photographs of family and home may be of interest to new friends who would like to learn about other cultures. It is useful to bring some passport-sized photographs of yourself.

Luggage
You will have a free baggage allowance, which will be shown on your air ticket; this is usually 23 kg or one bag of limited size, but it will be 20 kg on some airlines. Only essential personal possessions may be brought in addition to research materials. You may be charged for excess baggage if you exceed the baggage allowance, so check with the airline before you leave if you are not sure of your allowance. You should make a list of everything you bring.

National insurance and tax
If you work in the UK under any of the arrangements mentioned above, you must pay UK taxes and National Insurance (NI) contributions, as British workers do. You must also apply for a NI number once you start work: telephone your local Jobcentre Plus office and arrange to go and complete an application from there. It may take up to 12 weeks before you receive your NI number, but you can start work without it.

The Interview
Interview is a part of your visa application process. The interview is to give you the opportunity to clarify for the ECO certain parts of your application. The ECO will be aiming to satisfy him or herself that your study plans are genuine and workable. The interview is a normal part of the process, but you may feel quite nervous before it and find it an uncomfortable experience. ECO’s are trained professionals who will try to make the process as painless as possible, but the questions are necessarily very direct and personal. You should prepare for such an interview carefully. In particular: Be familiar with all your study plans; why you chose the particular institution and course; how the course will help your future career; Be clear about the cost of living and the course and your finances: do you have enough money to complete the course? Can you prove it? Be as clear as you can about your likely future career in your country: what are you going to do on your return

Immigration Rules for Students

• You must intend to study at a publicly funded university or college, a bonafide private institution or a fee-paying independent school.
• You must be able to and intend to follow a full time degree course, or a weekday, full time course at a single institution involving at least 15 hours of organized, daytime study per week.
• You must be able to pay for your course and the living expenses of your husband or wife and children (if they are with you) without working in UK or claiming public funds.
• You must not intend to work in UK unless you are accepted for a course lasting longer than six months, when you may work part-time or during vacations.
• You must intend to leave UK at the end of your studies.

Overseas Education
The OVERSEAS EDUCATION system or STUDY OVERSEAS combines the best elements of tradition and modernity in FOREIGN EDUCATION. Some of the OVERSEAS EDUCATION CONSULTANTS that provide INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION in universities are the oldest in the world and has been the seat of many research and development in different fields of EDUCATION ABROAD. They have been alma mater to some of the best scientists and intellectuals of the modern times. Other relatively younger universities has also attained the same high standards and provide degrees and MBA with OVERSEAS STUDIES as a strong vocational foundation and enjoy good links with STUDY ABROAD business and TEACHING OVERSEAS,OVERSEAS WORK and OVERSEAS CAREER professional organizations. However the real reason why an international student should go to EDUCATION IN UK for higher studies is enumerated below:

High Academic Standard
The quality and standard of UK HIGHER EDUCATION are guaranteed through the work of various official bodies. The quality of a university's teaching and its general facilities are assessed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). Research standards are examined by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), which publishes its findings every five years. The results of all these assessments are freely available on the internet. Information on quality assurance and assessments is also available from the Higher Education Funding Councils.

International Recognition
The degrees and qualifications from UK higher education institutions are known around the world as high quality and world class. The standard of academic excellence set by UNIVERSITIES IN UK can be a great selling point when looking for OVERSEAS JOB or WORKING OVERSEAS, in the future.

Value For Money
DEGREES FROM UK UNIVERSITIES are real value for money. Unlike the equivalent programmes in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand most UK Masters programmes like MBA IN UK can be completed in one year and UK DEGREES requires three years instead of four years. A shorter timeframe means lower cost of education. Tuition fee for the majority of UK HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS are considerably less as compared to USA and other countries.

Financial Assistance
An international student in the UK is typically allowed to work up to 20 hours a week during school term, and up to full-time when school is out of term. Of course, student need to check with their international advisor as to what work to take up so that it is not in violation with their visa rules.
There are also a variety of SCHOLARSHIPS IN UK and loans available to students who wish to STUDY IN THE UK.

Rich Cultural Blend
The UK is known for having a multicultural society with all religions and faiths represented in some way. With a racial, ethnic and religious jumble, the UK is very open to new traditions and cultures - something that is a great thing for students from other countries! You can also be sure that a place of worship will be easily accessible for most major religions.
The UK UNIVERSITIES and COLLEGES IN UK and LONDON UK have always welcomed students from all over the world. In 2003/2004, there were 96,845 students from the EUROPEAN UNION (EU) and 203,210 students from outside of it in the UK STUDY at undergraduate and postgraduate level. UK UNIVERSITY like OXFORD and CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY are used to looking after the welfare of non-UK students and have well-developed support services and social networks on campus. At postgraduate level, students from outside the UK form over 30% of the entire student body.

The Language Of Business
A major advantage of STUDYING IN THE UK, STUDY IN LONDON, STUDY IN IRELAND and STUDY IN ENGLAND is the opportunity to perfect the knowledge of the English language STUDY ENGLISH IN UK – one of the most important skills in the international business world.
Apart from this a student from outside the EU, studying a commercial subject, may well appreciate the opportunity to observe at first hand the operation of the European market. The UK is a member of the EU, and living and studying here can provide a useful insight into how this major trading bloc functions.

Distance Learning In The Uk
The Open and Distance Learning Council is the only officially recognized UK organization that approves distance learning courses like DISTANCE LEARNING MBA. Accreditation is only granted to institutions that meet its standards. Distance learning courses offered by universities are subject to quality checks by the Quality Assurance Agency in the same way as their UK-based course provision.
Before enrolling in a course, you should make sure it is from a recognized UK university of college. You can find a list of recognized institutions on the Department for Education and Skills website. There is an additional level of accreditation for some subjects, such as IELTS STUDY, MBA or MANAGEMENT COURSES, through specialist bodies such as the Association of MBAs (AMBA) or the European Foundation for Management Development (EQUIS).

Visa To Uk
The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the United Kingdom borders and controlling migration in the United Kingdom. They manage border control for the United Kingdom, enforcing immigration and customs regulations. They also consider applications for permission to enter or stay in the United Kingdom, citizenship and asylum.
The UK Border Agency delivers VISA, UK VISAS like STUDENT VISAS,DEPENDANT VISA, TIER – 1(HSMP),MIGRATION, VISIT VISA,JOB VISA,WORK PERMIT, NATURALISING, British citizenship and other forms of British nationality by working in partnership with VFS Global and WorldBridge Service.

• This website tells you if you need a visa and how to apply for one
• The Visa4UK website guides you through the online application process
• The websites of VFS Global and WorldBridge Service give specific information on local visa application centres.

If you are already in the UK and need to change or extend your stay, or if you would like more information about work permits, British citizenship or asylum, please visit the main UK Border Agency website.