International Student Payment of Fees

Full Time English Language Courses range from £3,000 - £5,575 (deposit £2,300)
Kingston University Foundation Course - £7,750 (deposit £3,000)
All other Full Time Further Education  Courses - £7,000 per academic year (£2,500 deposit)

Students studying for a Higher Education Course (Level 4 or above) will be assessed for eligibility for 'home' fees by the partner institution.

Will I pay the overseas tuition fee?

In order to assess students for the correct level of tuition fee, Kingston College uses the Learning and Skills Council (Fees and Awards) Regulations. Students are required to show evidence of their residency and immigration status in the UK. If you fulfil certain residence and immigration criteria you will be assessed as a home student and will pay the lower tier fee. However, if you do not meet the criteria for the home student fee, you will pay the higher tier fee (overseas student rate).

In order to be assessed as a home student you must meet the following main conditions:

• You must have lived in the UK, an EEA country, a British Overseas Territory, a European Overseas Territory or Switzerland for the three years immediately preceding the start of your course, and
• Your residency in the UK must not be wholly or mainly for the purpose of full time education.

Please note that nationality alone does not confer entitlement to home fee status.

European Economic Area Nationals

Students ordinarily resident in the European Economic Area, Switzerland*, certain British and European Overseas Territories who are under 19 years of age on the 31st August prior to the start of their course will not be charged the tuition fee element for courses funded by the Learning and Skills Council.

Students over 19 years of age on the 31st August prior to the start of their course who have been ordinarily in the European Economic Area, Switzerland*, or certain British/European Overseas Territories will be charged the home fee tuition for courses funded by the Learning and Skills Council provided they meet the main eligibility criteria.

The European Economic Areas is made up of the following countries:

* Special arrangements enable Swiss nationals to be considered in the EAA category

Deposits
Kingston College requires a tuition fee deposit before enrolment; the balance is payable in full at enrolment. A deposit of approximately £2,500 - £3,000 should be sent to Kingston College with the completed acceptance form (amount will be confirmed). A letter confirming your place on the course will be sent to you with a receipt for the deposit.

When Should Fees be Paid
Fees should be paid before the student attends classes. Where students are not paying for themselves the sponsors should provide the means of payment for the student when he/she attends the enrolment sessions. A late payment charge of £50 to cover the cost of additional administration will be made if payment is not received by the agreed date.

No reduction is offered on tuition fees for students arriving late on to their course

In What Form is Payment Acceptable?

• Cheque
• Credit Cards
• Bank Debit Cards
• Bank Transfer
• Cash (Pounds Sterling)

Payment Details For Fees and Deposits
Cheques
These should be crossed and made payable to Kingston College. When a cheque is sent to the College you should enclose a letter explaining who the deposit is for and for which course. If you would like a receipt sent to you, you should also include your name and address.
Credit Card
It is possible to pay by credit card over the telephone.
Bank Transfers
Kingston College’s banking details are:
Lloyds Bank plc
83 Clarence Street
Kingston-upon-Thames
Surrey
KT1 1RE

Account Name: Kingston College
Sort Code: 30-94-77
Account Number: 01075195
Swiftcode: LOYDGB21057
IBAN No: GB59LOYD 30947701 075195

Please state the student’s name on the bank transfer.

Are Refunds Made?
Deposits are non-refundable except when an Entry Clearance Visa is denied or the course is cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. A deduction of £400 will be made to cover administration costs. Course fees are non refundable and non transferable. 

Scholarships
Kingston College does not offer scholarships. The British Council has details of scholarships available for study in Britain. The following websites may be useful:

www.britishcouncil.org/eduksources-of-funding-2007-08.pdf

www.ukcosa.org.uk/files/pdf/info_sheets/financial_hardship.pdf

www.educationuk.org/scholarships

If you would like further 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