Students can apply for entry to the UK for a course of study: Under the points-based system: Tier 4 Students Under the non points-based system: Short Term Study Visa The route you choose will depend on your age, and on the length and level of the course that you want to study. If you plan [...]

The Tier 4 (General) category is for students aged 16 or over who wish to enter or remain in the UK to study. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you and your approved education provider ('Tier 4 sponsor') can agree whether you should apply under this category or under Tier 4 (Child). See under the [...]

The Tier 4 (Child) category is for children coming to the UK to be educated between 4 and 17 years of age at an independent school. You can do a short preparatory course if you need one before starting your main course of study. If you are 16 or 17, you can do a work placement [...]

If you wish to do a short course of study, for instance to learn English, or a short period of research as part of a degree course if you are studying abroad, you can apply for a Short Term Study visa. The maximum duration of the course and of your stay in the UK and [...]