I don’t really know how true is this, as I have not been able to come across any such rule on UKBA Website, though we are all aware that IELTS is a must thing for applying for student visa or even for student’s dependent visa now.
However, following is the email I received from LSBF as I had earlier expressed some interest in pursuing ACCA from LSBF:
“As you have expressed interest in studying ACCA with LSBF?s Compete 1st Class tuition offer, we wanted to share with you some important changes to the UK immigration rules affecting all students coming to study in the UK after 12 August 2010.
The changes to the Immigration Rules will require all students wishing to come to the UK for ACCA studies with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies issued on or after 12 August 2010 to have passed a Secure English Language Test approved by the UKBA.
We are aware that some of our students in many regions of the world have difficulty in booking an appointment to sit a test like the IELTS due to shortage of appointments and therefore we strongly recommend all interested students complete their application no later than Wednesday 11 August 2010.
Students who complete their application with LSBF on or before 11 August 2010 will be issued with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which will enable you to apply for a Tier 4 student visa without the need to sit and pass a Secure English Language Test.
Secure English Language Tests
On Thursday 12 August 2010 the UK Border Agency will implement the English language testing requirements for Tier 4 (General) students, full details can be found on the UK Border Agency website. A summary of the changes can be found below.
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issued on or after 12 August 2010
If a Tier 4 (General) student is coming to study in the United Kingdom, using a CAS issued on or after 12 August 2010 and they are coming to study a course that is below NQF Level 6 (except for students on Foundation Degrees and those studying an English language course) ? this includes all ACCA courses – their Tier 4 sponsor must ensure that the student is competent in English language at a minimum of level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) by showing they:
• are from a majority English-speaking country. Further details are available at
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/can-you-apply/; or
• have successfully completed a course as a Tier 4 (Child) student (or under the student rules that were in force before 31 March 2009, where the student was granted permission to stay whilst he/she was under 18 years old) which was:
• at least six months in length; or
• ended within two years of the date the sponsor assigned the CAS; or
• have passed an English language test with an approved test provider for Tier 4, and has achieved at least CEFR level B1 in all four components (reading, writing, speaking and listening). Details of approved test providers can be found on our website at:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/evidence/visa-letter/
This post was submitted by D L S.
HI
I WAS STUDYING ACCA IN lsbf it is a highly trusted sponsor i have done my 6 papers but i could not pass them .my visa expires in october 2011 now i am thinking to change my college and want admission in NATIONAL HIGHER DIPLOMA .please guide me can i change my college??? and would you please let me know some of the colleges to get admission in NHD.
thanks waiting your reply
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Hi
I need help
if i want to study ACCA,can i bring my spouse with me in uk
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UK must modify the points based system for Tier 1. They should attract those who are genuinely qualified based on the qualifications and the number of years of work experience.
This way, Indians working in middle east countries (falling under Band A Group) will also qualify. Now unfortunately they do not qualify because the salary they earn is tax-free so it is injustice to use this salary(after tax) to convert into UK Pounds where as those working in other tax paying countries rather qualify easily as they can include the taxable salaries to convert into GBP.
Either UK should consider only the net salary from last 12 months or remove this salary criteria.
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Hi D Green,
Thanks job well done, English test is very important, especially
for students who are coming to study here in UK.
Communication is very important in what ever we do to achieve our goals or good results.
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i am also agreed with you guys but i am little bit afraid that english test is also mandatory for partner of a student? as i am applying under Tier 4 point based system. Please suggest me.
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so many colleges made money by issueing CAS and mentioned that they examined English by skype interview what a fraud they did with a system
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Agreed with Sithabile as this is good for genuine students not for bogus but Why the english test is also compulsary for the partner of a student?
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well because in uk MR Damian thinks partners when in uk they have to communicate only in English lol even in their homes they have to communicate in english else if govt find out they are not following the rules partnership got suspended they give 28 days time to change the partner else they revoke ur partner licence and u get deported wow yet i change 3 partners looking for another one -:)
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It is annoying for students who are genuine to be called bogus students. We have a group of students complying with the home office . Why should other students not comply with the homeoffice.? This is good news because bright students will come to study in England. Do we need students who can not read to come to England No: Damian Green you are doing very well.
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This is good news for genuine students. Why should the government give student visas to come and work in England.
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