Pre-Departure

It is important to be well prepared before setting out to the UK and your local British Council office can provide useful help and advice. The British Council represents British life and institutions abroad and aims to enrich relations between Britain and other countries. There are British Council Offices in most countries of the world. The British Council produce a number of publications including "Studying and Living in Britain", which provide useful information to pupils intending to come to Britain. These should be available in your local British Council Office.

The British Council can also advise on the need for a student visa and the process for obtaining it. Pre-departure sessions are available for students from certain countries. These briefings are really useful and cover essential topics such as immigration, banking, travel and studying in the UK.