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Visa support provided
International Summer School for Teens is accredited by The British Accreditation Council (BAC).
As a BAC accredited course, we are authorised by UK immigration officials to provide visa support documentation.
We take the hassle out of applying for a visa and our helpful and friendly admissions team will take you through the process.
Upon completion of your full application, our admissions team will issue your visa support documents, which you can take directly to the British embassy in your home country.
Students who require visas are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, in order to ensure successful placement at the summer school.
https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa/
Visa Free Travellers
No Visa required for residents of the EU, EEA, Switzerland, the U.S.A, Canada, and Australia.
EU, EEA, Swiss, American, Canadian, and Australian citizens visiting the UK for holidays or short trips, do not require a visa. You can cross the UK border using a valid passport which should be valid for the whole time you are in the UK.
However, as of early 2025 you will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (see Electronic Travel Authorization tab for details).
Information correct as of 3rd December 2024. For up to date information please contact your local emabassy.
Standard Visitor Visa Travellers
Visa required for residents outside the EU, EEA, Switzerland, the U.S.A, Canada, and Australia.
If you're from a country that requires a visa, you need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa for tourism, short business trips, or family visits. This visa allows stays of up to six months and costs £100. Applicants must demonstrate financial means to cover their stay and intent to leave the UK after the visit. You can apply for a Standard Visitor Visa here
You will also require an Electronic Travel Authorization (see Electronic Travel Authorization tab for details).
Information correct as of 3rd December 2024. For up to date information please contact your local emabassy.
Electronic Travel Authorization
Mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
The UK is rolling out an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, which is mandatory for certain travelers visiting the UK. Here's an overview of who will need it and when:
Already in Effect (as of November 2023): Nationals of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) are required to apply for an ETA before traveling to the UK.
From January 8, 2025: Non-European nationals who do not need a visa to visit the UK (e.g., citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia) must have an ETA for travel or transit.
From April 2, 2025: European nationals from countries that previously did not require visas will also need an ETA. Applications for this group will open on March 5, 2025.
The ETA is a digital authorization linked to your passport, costing £10, and is valid for two years or until the passport expires. It allows for multiple stays of up to six months at a time. British and Irish citizens, as well as non-Irish residents traveling within the Common Travel Area, are exempt
Click here for more details or to apply, on the UK government's ETA webpage.
Insurance Provided
We provide your travel and medical insurance
We provide insurance cover including emergency medical assistance and medical costs, protection in the event of cancellation or curtailment, cover for loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal money. Via the Parents Portal, you will have access to a copy of this documentation in full once you have completed the application process.
Key features and benefits:
- Emergency medical expenses in the event of illness or injury
- Protection against cancellation or curtailment charges
- Cover for loss or damage to baggage and personal money
Your policy will only be valid after you have completed your summer school fee payment in full.