English Courses

Belfast Metropolitan College offers a wide range of English courses at different levels to
International students. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) classes are also
available. The courses are delivered by experienced lecturers and range from basic to Advanced
level. Students can join in September or January. Each course runs for 15- 18 weeks including an
induction.
Courses on offer:
English for Speakers of Other Languages with IT and Citizenship - Intensive Course
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) (Cambridge ESOL)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
English for Specific Purposes - Advanced Business English
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)(IELTS)
Courses

Weeks

Dates

Fees

Hours/Week

Start Date

1 Year

34

September - June

4400

19

5/9/11

1 Semester

17

September - January
January - June

2300

19

5/9/11
23/1/12

Jan 30 week

30

January - August

3990

19

23/1/12

Summer Short

July - August

800

19

2/7/12

Summer Long

12

June - August

1600

19

11/6/12

Part-time fees

per hour

September-June

Entry requirements:
For Tier 4 International Student Visa, the minimum English level entry requirement is CEFR B1
(about IELTS 4.5).
For Students Visitor visa route or European students, students can begin from Basic level and
there is no minimum entry requirement. We will help you choose the course that's right for you.
For more information please contact the
Centre for English Language Teaching
Tel: +44 (0)28 9026 5184
Email: eptc@belfastmet.ac.uk

Visa & Immigration

To comply fully with UK Immigrations we recommend that you adhere to the following:
Ensure that you have a valid passport.

Obtain entry clearance before you travel. The List below outlines which countries require a visa.
If you are from a country which is not on this list, you do not require a visa but may require entry
clearance. If your course is longer than 6 months you must obtain entry clearance before you
travel to the UK.If your course is less than 6 months, you can gain entry clearance at your point of
entry to the UK.
All costs, documents and forms are available from your British Embassy, High Commission or
visit the UK Border Agency Website for current costs, online applications or to download forms.
If you are from the European Economic Area/Switzerland (EEA), then you do not need visa/entry
clearance for the UK.
If you are not from the European Economic Area/Switzerland (EEA), you must not seek entry as a
visitor if you intend to study. As a visa national, you cannot switch from visitor to student status
once you are in the UK.
For further information on immigration and how to apply for entry clearance/visa, please read the
UKCOSA guidance notes.
View/Print UKCISA Immigration Guidance Notes.

Do I need a visa before I travel to the UK?

If you are a citizen of one of the following countries, you will need a visa before you travel to the
UK:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan.
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burkina-Faso, Burma
(Myanmar), Burundi.
Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, People's Republic of China
(unless you hold a Hong Kong passport), Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo (Zaire), Cuba.
Djibouti, Dominican Republic.
Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia.
Fiji.
Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana.
Haiti.
India*, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast.
Jamaica, Jordan.
Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (North), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan.
Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya.
Macao (Special Administrative Region Permit holders only), Macedonia, Madagascar
(Malagasy), Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique,
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal, Niger, Nigeria.
Oman.

Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines.

Qatar.
Russia, Rwanda.
Sao Tome Et Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Serbia and Montengro,
Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Syria.
Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan.
Vatican City (Service and emergency passport holders only), Vietnam*
Yemen, Yugoslavia.
Zambia, Zimbabwe

* Holders of Diplomatic or Service passports do not require a visa.

Tier 4 Point Based System

How can I make myself qualified for travel to the UK as a student?

You must produce the evidence to show that you have been accepted on to a course at a publicly
funded educational institution or a recognised private education institution.
A full-time course runs during the week with a minimum of 15 hours at one institution. If you take
several part-time courses to make up the 15 hours, you have to show that the subjects you are
taking are directly related to each other. English has been considered as a course which is directly
related to any other subject.
You must have the financial capability to pay for your courses and living costs for yourself (and
your dependants) during your time of study in the UK without any help from public funds.
You must show you intend to leave the UK when you finish your studies.

What documents do I need to prepare in order to obtain a Visa?

Contact your local British Embassy or High Commission Consulate in your country and ask for an
entry clearance form. You will also need to produce the following items:
Passport.
Two recent passport-sized photographs.
Visa fee.
A formal Acceptance letter with a CAS (Certificate of Acceptance of Study) Number issued from
the Institution which you have been accepted.
Evidence of financial support (bank statement, letters from sponsors, Company tax pay slips,
savings etc) to cover your tuition fee and living costs during your study in the UK.
For more information, you can visit the following websites:
UK Border Agency Website

www.ukcisa.org.uk
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
Email: internationaloffice@belfastmet.ac.uk or call our international Office on +44 (0)28
90265171

Belfast Met has been accredited by the British Council for the teaching of

English to Speakers of Other Languages

Fees and Costs
How to apply
Visa and Immigration

Remember
Before applying for a course make sure that you have checked this is a full-time course and will
permit you to apply for a visa. For more information go to the Visa and Immigration page.