College Facilities

International Office – Personal Support

Studying overseas can be a challenge but you won’t be alone. At Kingston College the International Office staff can help you with a range of support services throughout the year. We not only want you to enjoy your academic experience but also want to help you enjoy your overall experience in the UK.

Admission Process
From your first enquiry to enrolling on your chosen course, we will advise and guide you. We pride ourselves on our high quality customer service. You can apply on line or via an application form (see International Applications section). You will need to submit your High School and/or other academic certificates, an academic reference from a tutor or recent employer and an IELTS certificate or comparable English Language Certificate. Once we receive your application form with the supporting documentation it will be sent to the course tutor for assessment. Having all your documents together with your application will help speed up the process for assessing your application. The sooner you receive your offer letter, the sooner you can start making arrangements and plans to come and study at Kingston College.

Student Visa
Once we have received your tuition fee deposit we will send you a confirmation letter. Both the offer letter and confirmed place letter will support your application to apply for an Entry Clearance visa to the UK. Once you are in the UK we can help you with visa extensions.

Pre-Arrival Booklet
When we confirm your place at Kingston College, we will provide you with a pre-arrival booklet. The information in this booklet will help you prepare for your journey to Kingston College and offers other information regarding your experience as a student in the UK.

Airport Pick-up
We can assist with meeting and greeting you at the airport through our host family organiser. You will need to make sure you give your correct flight details and your address in the UK.

Counselling, Welfare, Medical Services, Disability and Advisory
It is important to us that you are given the support you need whilst at Kingston College. We have advisors, counsellors and nurses who together offer a comprehensive and professional service to all students.

Working in the UK
International students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week (however we recommend a maxim of 15 hours per week for students on full time programmes). There are many employment opportunities in Kingston and many students find this helpful to earn some pocket money and to become more familiar with British life and people whilst they are living here.

Support after College
We hope to support you throughout your career and the International Office are lucky enough to welcome back many former students who visit to let us know what they are doing now and their achievements after college.  Many people recommend Kingston College, the teaching staff and the International Office to their friends and colleagues for the support they have had throughout their courses.

International Society
International students at the College are invited to become members of this Society. Every year, in September, the Society organises a Welcome Programme which is designed to help you adapt to your new life in the UK. We will introduce you to the members of staff who will support and help you throughout your time at College and who will help to ensure that you get the most from your experience in the UK. The Welcome Programme is also an opportunity for you to meet other international students and make friends.

The Society offers many exciting activities and events throughout the year such as ten pin bowling, cinema and theatre trips and day trips to London and other places of interest. Field trips and excursions are offered to students throughout the College year. Some are specific to the course you are studying, others are recreational. In the past students have participated in residential trips to the Lake and Peak Districts in England, and further afield to various European cities.

Related Links
ACT Theatre
Arena Hair and Beauty
Arena Sports and Gym
Bighead Music Studios
KC Online
Learning Resources
Penny School Gallery
Sports Academies

For more information, please contact:

International Student Advisor
International Office
Kingston College
Kingston Hall Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 2AQ United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 20 8268 2925
Fax +44 (0) 20 8288 2926
Email international@kingston-college.ac.uk