Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for a course, please complete and submit the application form through the following link: International Student Application Form.

For a comprehensive overview of the application process, including additional details and guidance, please visit our dedicated Application Process page.

If you have any further questions, feel free to contact international team for assistance.

Entry requirements depend on the course you would like to study. Please, refer to our brochure.

The application deadline for the academic programme 25/26 is the 25th July 2025

NCC Application form
This will be required in order to process any documents

Valid passport
It has to be your current passport with a validity of at least 6 months.

Academic and English language certificates
You will need to provide your:

• previous school records and certificates.
• Five or more GCSEs grades 9-4 including: English Language & Maths equivalent.
• SELT (Secure English Language Test) with a minimum of 5.5 or B2 equivalent. Please see the link with more information on approved tests within the UK and outside the UK.

Academic reference from your current or previous school/college/university
In this academic reference we will also need the contact details of the referee and their relationship
to you.

Evidence of finances for living costs and fees
For the financial proof you will need to show you have £1,334 per month for London living costs (for
the duration of the course up to a maximum of 9 months – £12,006). If funds are in overseas currency,
then you will need to do a currency conversion. If you have any unpaid tuition fees then you will need
to demonstrate that you have this money in addition to the maintenance funds for the consecutive
28-day period.

If you are not using your own bank account as proof of financial, you can only use your parent(s)/legal
guardian(s)’ account. In the event of using your parent(s)’ bank account as financial proof, we will need
to receive a copy of your birth certificate. If you use your legal guardian(s)’ bank account as proof of
financial, we will need to see a court letter confirming they are your legal guardian(s).

The bank statements should be not more than 31 days old. You must show that the money has been
held in the account for a minimum of 28 consecutive days. The account balance must not drop below
the relevant amount during the whole of the 28-day period.
Please see more information here.

Cover letter
In this letter you should include the reasons why you would like to study at NCC

TB Screening
In some countries you must show that you have been screened for Tuberculosis (TB). See the countries
that required it here.

Parental/legal guardian consent form
Students under 18 years of age, or those relying on funds held in parent/guardian’s account will need
to submit this form.

Translation of documents

If any documents are not in English, they will need to be translated by an
official translator or a translation agency.

If you have any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us via:

Email: International@NCCLondon.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)2075 107 652

We aim to process your application in within two weeks. This may vary during busy periods, or if we haven’t received all documents required.

A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique number which confirms you have been accepted on a course of study in the UK. It is an electronic document generated using the Home Office’s system and is essential in order to make a successful Student visa application. You will need a CAS from the college in order to apply for a Student Route visa.

Fees differ depending on the course. For more details please see here for all fees.

Refund Criteria

A full or partial refund may be considered in the following circumstances on a case-by-case basis:

• The college is unable to provide the academic programme originally applied for and the applicant does not want to take up a place on any alternative offered.
• The applicant fails to meet the condition of their offer.
• If the applicant fails to obtain a student visa (please see refusal section below)

Further details can be found in the college’s Fees Policy, applicable to all students, and additionally in the Higher Education Refund and Compensation Policy, for students studying on an HE programme.

Visa Refusal:

A refund request can be made in the event of a visa refusal, provided the visa application was valid and submitted on time.

An administrative fee of £250 will be retained in cases of visa refusal.

No refunds will be granted under the following conditions:

• Fraudulent application.
• More than one refusal due to insufficient funds.
• More than one refusal due to incorrect documentation.
• Failure to attend your visa appointment, unless extenuating circumstances are present and can be substantiated.

International students have their interviews online. It is arranged on Teams or Zoom so students don’t need to attend in person. Once you have been invited for an interview, you will receive a link with the date and time of the interview. Please, make sure you have a microphone and a web cam available on the day.

NCC works with accommodation organisations that provide student accommodation.

Methods of payment accepted are: bank transfer and card payment over the phone

For courses under degree level you will need to provide a SELT (Secured English Language Test) from one of the approved providers. Please see more information here.

NCC is a student visa sponsor with track record of compliance. Students on courses under degree level can work up to 10hours/week during term time, and full time during school holidays. Students on courses at degree level or above can work up to 20hours/week during term time, and full time during school holidays.