International Students

City College Norwich welcomes International students

City College Norwich is a wonderful place for international students to study - located in the centre of one of England's most historic cities, teaching a wide range of courses. Over the years we have been proud to accept students of all ages from across the globe.

To make your college experience even more rewarding and enjoyable, we have a dedicated International Student Adviser, who can help with your choice of course, costs and application and immigration procedures. If you are overseas we will be able to advise on visa requirements for entry to this country. Whilst here in England and studying at the College, we will take a keen interest in your welfare, helping with visa renewals, financial matters and any personal issues. Please contect The Advice Shop Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4.00 pm on +44 (0) 1603 773483, or email international@ccn.ac.uk

What can you study?
You can apply for any of the Further or Higher Education courses, providing you have the entry qualifications required. We will accept qualifications from your country and will use the UKNARIC International Comparisons database to assess their equivalency. Ideally you will also have an English qualification, for more information please see the course information relevant to English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Since 1st April 2009 a new immigration system has come into effect. An international student must study a full-time course (over 15 hours of daytime study for Further Education courses and Foundation Degrees and full-time for Honours Degrees). The minimum Level an adult international student can study is Level three, such as A Levels or a BTEC National Diploma or the new Advanced Diploma.

An unconditional offer of a place on a course constitutes 30 points of the Points Based System. The other 10 points required are financial.
The full fee for one year and nine months’ accommodation and living expenses must be shown in a bank account in the applicant’s name. Further information can be found at the UK Border Agency website: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

UKCISA, the UK Council for International Student Affairs: www.ukcosa.org.uk has very helpful general advice notes, particularly “making a student immigration application in your home country”.

The International Student Advisor, Carolyn Fitzgerald is here to support you through your time at City College Norwich, right from when you apply to when you leave. We offer a friendly and sympathetic service and can help you with a wide range of issues (including personal issues) which may arise during your studies. Please talk to the International Student Adviser in The Advice Shop at City College Norwich as soon as possible if you think you may need help from any of these services. Telephone + 44 (0) 1603 773483 Email international@ccn.ac.uk