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Child Student Visa — Manchester Immigration Advisers

What Is the Child Student Visa?

The Child Student visa is for children aged 4 to 17 who want to study at an independent school in the UK. The school must be a licensed Child Student sponsor and must give the child an unconditional offer of a place.

Applicants aged 18 or over apply for the Student visa instead. IAUK helps parents and guardians prepare the application, the consent and care arrangements, and the financial evidence.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Aged between 4 and 17
  • An unconditional offer of a place from a licensed Child Student sponsor
  • Written consent from a parent or legal guardian to study and live in the UK
  • A suitable place to live and proper care arrangements in the UK
  • Enough money to pay for the course and living costs
  • A tuberculosis test certificate if you are applying from a listed country

How to Apply

  1. The school issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
  2. We prepare the parental consent, living arrangements and financial evidence.
  3. The application is submitted online: up to 6 months before the course starts from outside the UK, or up to 3 months before from inside the UK.
  4. The child gives biometrics. A decision usually takes about 3 weeks from outside the UK and about 8 weeks from inside.

Home Office fees and requirements change regularly. We confirm the current figures with you before any application is submitted.

How IAUK Can Help

  • Full eligibility assessment before you apply
  • A tailored document checklist for your circumstances
  • Review of your supporting evidence
  • Preparation and submission of the application
  • Detailed legal representations where needed
  • Liaison with the Home Office on your behalf
  • Biometric appointment guidance
  • Advice on next steps, extensions and settlement

Child Student Visa FAQs

How long can a Child Student stay in the UK?

A child who is under 16 when they apply can stay for the length of the course, up to 6 years, plus 4 months. A child aged 16 or 17 can stay for the length of the course, up to 3 years, plus 4 months.

From the age of 16, a Child Student can work up to 10 hours a week during term time and full time during school holidays. Children under 16 cannot work.

A Child Student cannot bring dependants. A parent who wants to accompany a young child at an independent school can apply separately for a Parent of a Child Student visa.

They can apply for a Student visa if they have an offer for a new course from a licensed student sponsor. The Child Student visa itself does not lead to settlement.

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