From a38d2f2fdeca5479f5561da3d0d612ae66f18abb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:55:41 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 01/19] initial changes to the non-uk visas page --- .../visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 92 ++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 39 insertions(+), 53 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index 9eb0874d79..afb30f3639 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ --- -title: "Apply for your visa to train to teach in England" +title: "Teacher training visas for non-UK citizens" subcategory: If you want to train to teach description: |- Learn more about types of visa non-UK citizens will need to study or work in England, and how to apply. @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ related_content: What it's like to be a tacher : "/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/what-its-like-to-be-a-teacher" promo_content: navigation: 20.30 -navigation_title: Apply for your visa to train to teach +navigation_title: Teacher training visas for non-UK citizens navigation_description: Learn more about applying for a Student or Skilled Worker visa to train to teach in England. image: "static/images/content/hero-images/0034.jpg" backlink: "../../" @@ -56,47 +56,45 @@ keywords: --- -## How to apply for your visa -If you’re applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you'll need a [visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England](#check-your-status). +If you’re applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you will need a [visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England](#check-your-status). -Most candidates who do not already have a visa or immigration status allowing them to study or work in England will need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. +If you do not have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you’ll need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. $ukraine-visas$ -### Student visa +## Student visa for fee-paying training courses -Most teacher training courses in England are fee-paying. You'll need a Student visa if you train on a fee-paying course. Your Student visa must be sponsored by your teacher training provider. +Most teacher training courses in England are fee-paying. This means you will need to pay tuition fees to train. -### Skilled Worker visa +You will need a Student visa if you’re on a fee-paying course. Your Student visa must be sponsored by your teacher training provider. -Some teacher training courses in England are salaried – this means you [work and earn a salary while you train](/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training). Currently, places on these courses are very limited. You'll need a Skilled Worker visa if you train on a salaried training course. Your Skilled Worker visa must be sponsored by the school employing you. +[Find out more about studying in the UK on a Student visa](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa). $refugees-asylum-seekers$ -### What you need to do to apply for your visa +### Bursaries and scholarships if you’re on a Student visa -[Search for postgraduate teacher training](https://find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/) and filter your results by visa sponsorship. +If you’re training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees). -Email your chosen provider to check they can sponsor you, then [apply for your teacher training course](/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training). +If you successfully apply for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. -When you have a confirmed offer of a training place, you’ll be able to apply for your visa. +However, bursaries are not paid until late October, so you’ll need to have enough money to support yourself until then. -To [apply for a Student visa](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa), you'll also need to: -* have a reference number, called a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS), which your training provider will give you -* [have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money) -* [meet certain standards in speaking, reading, writing and understanding English](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/knowledge-of-english) +## Skilled Worker visa for salaried training courses -For a [Skilled Worker visa](https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa), you'll also need to: +Some teacher training courses in England are salaried. This means you [work and earn a salary while you train](/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training). -* have a ‘certificate of sponsorship’ from the school which is paying you, confirming they will sponsor you -* [meet certain standards in speaking, reading, writing and understanding English](https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/knowledge-of-english) -* check your salary meets the requirement for a Skilled Worker visa +You will need a Skilled Worker visa if you are on a salaried training course. Your Skilled Worker visa must be sponsored by the school employing you. + +Places on these courses are limited and some salaried courses also charge fees. + +[Find out more about working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa). ### Salary requirement for a Skilled Worker visa -Non-UK salaried trainee teachers must earn a minimum salary to be eligible for a Skilled Worker visa – this varies by region, as follows: +You must earn a minimum salary to be eligible for a Skilled Worker visa. This varies by region: * inner London: $nonuk_skilledworkervisatraineeminfulltime_innerlondon$ @@ -110,19 +108,20 @@ Check the region you'll be working in with your teacher training provider. You may be able to train part-time, but your part-time salary must be at least $nonuk_skilledworkervisatraineeminparttime$. -### Your partner and children -If your course starts after 1 January 2024, you will not be able to bring your partner and children with you on a Student visa. -You may be able to bring your partner and children with you on a Skilled Worker visa. +## What you need to do to apply for your visa + +[Search for postgraduate teacher training courses](https://find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/) that offer visa sponsorship. + +Email your chosen provider to check if they can sponsor you, then [apply for your teacher training course](/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training). -### How a bursary or scholarship can help with your Student visa application +You can apply for your visa once you have a confirmed offer of a training place. -If you're training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees?#bursaries-and-scholarships-for-non-uk-trainee-languages-and-physics-teachers). You can use them in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. -## Check your status +### Check your status -If you're not sure about your immigration status, you can [check if you need a UK visa](https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa). +If you are not sure about your immigration status, you can [check if you need a UK visa](https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa). You will not need a visa to train to teach in the UK if you: @@ -132,7 +131,7 @@ You will not need a visa to train to teach in the UK if you: You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you are on a: -* [Afghan Citizens Resettlement or Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy scheme](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement-accessible-version) +* [Afghan Citizens Resettlement or Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy scheme](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement-accessible-version) * [British National (Overseas) visa](https://www.gov.uk/british-national-overseas-bno-visa) * [Family visa](https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa) * [Graduate visa](https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa) @@ -150,43 +149,30 @@ You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you ar You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you have permission to live in the UK as a dependant (usually partner) of someone on a visa. You can work or study without a sponsor for the duration of your partner’s visa. +You may be able to bring your partner and children with you if you’re on a Skilled Worker visa. -## Visa fees and other charges - -You'll usually need to show you have enough money to support yourself in England by providing proof of savings or income. You’ll be guided through this process when you apply for your visa. - ### Visa fees -You’ll also have to pay [visa fees](https://www.gov.uk/visa-fees). +You will need to pay [visa fees](https://www.gov.uk/visa-fees). Use this tool to work out the cost of your UK visa application. -### Immigration Health Surcharge +When you apply for a visa, you will usually need to show you have enough money to support yourself in England by providing proof of savings or income. -You may need to [pay for UK healthcare](https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application) as part of your immigration application – this is called the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). - -However, some students can claim a refund of the IHS if they: +### Immigration Health Surcharge -* are a full-time student in UK higher education -* have a visa starting on or after 1 January 2021 -* have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) issued in an EU country -* do not work in the UK +You may need to [pay for UK healthcare](https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application) as part of your immigration application. This is called the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). -Learn more about [getting an IHS refund](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-health-surcharge-for-eu-students-in-the-uk). +However, [some students can claim a refund of the IHS](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-health-surcharge-for-eu-students-in-the-uk) depending on their circumstances. -## Contact -If you have general questions about the information on this page, you can email us at teach.inengland@education.gov.uk. +## Get help -You can also [contact UK Visas and Immigration for help](https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk). +[Contact UK Visas and Immigration for help](https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk). -You may be eligible for personalised support from a [teacher training adviser](/teacher-training-advisers). They can help with your application to a training provider or school. +You may be eligible for personalised support from a [teacher training adviser](/teacher-training-advisers). They can help with your teacher training application. To check if you're eligible for an adviser, you can call us on +44 800 389 2500. Calls will be charged at your country’s standard rate. Or you can contact us using the live chat service at the bottom of this page. We’re available Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:30pm (UK local time) except on [bank holidays](https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays) in England. - - - - - +If you have general questions about the information on this page, you can email us at teach.inengland@education.gov.uk. \ No newline at end of file From 93838615a46549cfde7499eb56e6f686adb2b0b1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:02:20 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 02/19] updating title --- .../non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index afb30f3639..f1f2b88879 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -1,20 +1,20 @@ --- -title: "Teacher training visas for non-UK citizens" +title: "Visas for non-UK trainee teachers" subcategory: If you want to train to teach description: |- - Learn more about types of visa non-UK citizens will need to study or work in England, and how to apply. + Learn more about types of visas non-UK citizens will need to study or work in England, and how to apply. related_content: Train to teach in England as an international student: "/non-uk-teachers/train-to-teach-in-england-as-an-international-student" Teacher pay in England : "/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits/teacher-pay" - What it's like to be a tacher : "/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/what-its-like-to-be-a-teacher" + What it's like to be a taScher : "/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/what-its-like-to-be-a-teacher" promo_content: navigation: 20.30 -navigation_title: Teacher training visas for non-UK citizens +navigation_title: Visas for non-UK trainee teachers navigation_description: Learn more about applying for a Student or Skilled Worker visa to train to teach in England. image: "static/images/content/hero-images/0034.jpg" backlink: "../../" expander: - ukraine-visas: + ukraine-visas:S header: "Ukraine citizens:" title: help with visas text: |- From fdc05ac70ff2709165dc7e918b393f61968bcb94 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:16:35 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 03/19] fixing a link I copied in error --- app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index f1f2b88879..cb6489a3ae 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ $refugees-asylum-seekers$ ### Bursaries and scholarships if you’re on a Student visa -If you’re training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees). +If you’re training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees). If you successfully apply for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. From 37f408161799f9c1b20889647e6fc4dda5fb1871 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:39:31 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 04/19] fixing a typo, sorting a link --- .../content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index cb6489a3ae..f3de8210dc 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ keywords: --- -If you’re applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you will need a [visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England](#check-your-status). +If you’re applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you will need a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England. If you do not have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you’ll need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ $refugees-asylum-seekers$ If you’re training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees). -If you successfully apply for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. +If you successfully applied for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. However, bursaries are not paid until late October, so you’ll need to have enough money to support yourself until then. From 2e65c006aa392058da68d0a762e6eb9eff5a4969 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:25:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 05/19] hopefully fixing build error --- .../content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index f3de8210dc..e7b957a0d6 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: |- related_content: Train to teach in England as an international student: "/non-uk-teachers/train-to-teach-in-england-as-an-international-student" Teacher pay in England : "/life-as-a-teacher/pay-and-benefits/teacher-pay" - What it's like to be a taScher : "/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/what-its-like-to-be-a-teacher" + What it's like to be a teacher: "/life-as-a-teacher/teaching-as-a-career/what-its-like-to-be-a-teacher" promo_content: navigation: 20.30 navigation_title: Visas for non-UK trainee teachers @@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ navigation_description: Learn more about applying for a Student or Skilled Worke image: "static/images/content/hero-images/0034.jpg" backlink: "../../" expander: - ukraine-visas:S + ukraine-visas: header: "Ukraine citizens:" title: help with visas text: |- From 9fcac42c4cb5fd20ca7466c9534eedc6e8fe7c97 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:07:23 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 06/19] changing link from student to skilled worker --- app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index 3cb23fa9a0..c33f16e381 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ You will need a Skilled Worker visa if you are on a salaried training course. Yo Places on these courses are limited and some salaried courses also charge fees. -[Find out more about working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa). +[Find out more about working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa](https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa). ### Salary requirement for a Skilled Worker visa From a358596d85dd45e1ffa627bf6cd63126331115ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:53:52 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 07/19] adding fees and funding changes to visas changes to fix build error --- .../fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 100 +++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 48 insertions(+), 52 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md index 821a9775e7..cd22ac46b8 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -65,27 +65,29 @@ keywords: - Settlement Scheme --- -The information on this page is for: +Most non-UK citizens will not be eligible for financial support from the UK government to help with teacher training. -* non-UK citizens living in the UK -* non-UK citizens living outside the UK -* Irish citizens +Some support may be available if you: -Most non-UK citizens will not be eligible for financial support from the UK government to help with teacher training. +* train to teach languages or physics + +* have some type of settled status in the UK, for example, through the [EU Settlement Scheme](https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families) or [indefinite leave to remain](https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain) -Some support may be available if: +* are [from Ukraine or Afghanistan and are on certain visas](/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees) -* you train to teach languages or physics +* are an Irish citizen -* you have some type of settled status in the UK – for example, through the [EU Settlement Scheme](https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families) or [indefinite leave to remain](https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain) +Support may include: -* you're [from Ukraine or Afghanistan and are on certain visas](/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees) +* a reduction in fees to the home fee rate paid by UK applicants (set at a maximum of $fees_pgitt_domesticfulltime$) – if you’re eligible, this fee will be the same for all courses offered by training providers -* you're an Irish citizen +* student loans to help with tuition fees and living costs + +* bursaries and scholarships in the subjects offered to UK citizens ## Teacher training fees -Teacher training fees for non-UK candidates vary between training providers. +Teacher training fees for non-UK citizens vary between training providers. Fees cost: @@ -96,80 +98,74 @@ Most non-UK candidates will not be eligible for financial support to help with f You’ll also have to cover your living costs. -## Financial support for Irish citizens or those with settled status - -Irish citizens or non-UK citizens who have settled status may be eligible for: - -* a reduction in fees to the ‘home fee rate’ paid by UK applicants (set at a maximum of $fees_pgitt_domesticfulltime$) – if you’re eligible, this fee will be the same for all courses offered by training providers - -* student loans to help with tuition fees and living costs - -* [bursaries and scholarships in the subjects offered to UK citizens](/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries) - -[How to apply for student loans, bursaries and scholarships](#how-to-apply-for-student-loans-bursaries-and-scholarships). - $refugees-asylum-seekers$ -## Salaried teacher training courses +## Funding your techer training -Non-UK citizens can apply for a [salaried teacher training course](/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training). On this type of course you can earn money while you train in a school. However, these courses are limited in number and very competitive. +### Student loans +You may be eligible to apply for a student loan to cover your tuition fees. -You will also need a [visa or immigration status](/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees#skilled-worker-visa) allowing you to work in the UK. +To start your application for student loans, you need to have chosen your teacher training course, but you do not need a confirmed place. -[Find teacher training courses](https://find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/). +[Check your eligibility and apply for student loans](https://www.gov.uk/student-finance). -## Bursaries and scholarships for non-UK trainee languages and physics teachers +### Bursaries and scholarships for trainee languages and physics teachers -There are 2 types of financial support you can get if you’re interested in training to teach languages or physics: +There are 2 types of financial support you can get if you want to train to teach languages or physics: * bursaries worth $bursaries_postgraduate_languagesfrenchgermanspanish$ for languages, and $bursaries_postgraduate_physics$ for physics * scholarships worth $scholarships_languagesfrenchgermanspanish$ for French, German and Spanish, and $scholarships_physics$ for physics -Bursaries and scholarships are tax-free payments from the UK government that you do not have to pay back. They are paid to you by your teacher training provider. +Bursaries are tax-free payments from the UK government that are paid by your training provider. Scholarships are tax-free payments from independent organisations. You do not have to pay back a bursary or scholarship. -You cannot receive both a bursary and a scholarship. +If you successfully applied for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. -If some, or all, of your training fees are due in advance, your training provider may let you use a bursary or scholarship to meet these costs. Contact them to check. +However, bursaries are not paid until late October, so you’ll need to have enough money to support yourself until then. -You should also be able to use eligibility for a bursary in your [visa application](/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees) as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. +You should be able to use eligibility for a bursary in your [visa application](/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees) as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. -You do not need to pay an agent or any other third party to access a bursary or scholarship. Any agency or person offering to help you access a bursary may be fraudulent. [Avoid and report internet scams and phishing](https://www.gov.uk/report-suspicious-emails-websites-phishing). +You do not need to pay an agent or any other third party to access a bursary or scholarship. Any agency or person offering to help you access a bursary may be fraudulent. Avoid and report internet scams and phishing. -[Learn more about bursaries and scholarships for physics and languages](/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries). +Learn more about [bursaries and scholarships for physics and languages](/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries). -## How to apply for student loans, bursaries and scholarships +### Salaried teach training courses -To start your application for student loans, you need to have chosen your teacher training course, but you do not need a confirmed place. +Some teacher training courses in England are salaried. This means you [work and earn a salary while you train](/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training). -[Check your eligibility and apply to Student Finance England](https://www.gov.uk/student-finance) for: +You will need a [Skilled Worker visa](https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa) if you are on a salaried training course. Your Skilled Worker visa must be sponsored by the school employing you. -* tuition fee loans -* maintenance loans to help with living costs -* extra help if you have a disability, children or an adult dependant +Places on these courses are limited and some salaried courses also charge fees. -If you're eligible for student loans, you'll also usually be eligible: +[Find teacher training courses](https://find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/). -* for a home fee rate +### Teaching apprenticeships -* for bursaries in the subjects offered to UK citizens +If you are resident in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate teaching apprenticeship or a teacher degree apprenticeship if you do not have a bachelor’s degree. Teaching apprenticeships allow you to earn a salary while you train. -* to apply for scholarships +To apply, you’ll need to meet both the following conditions: -Talk to your training provider about the home fee rate, [bursaries and scholarships](/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries). +* you must have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme +* you must have been living in the UK or the EEA for 3 or more years before the start of your apprenticeship -## Get help +If you do not have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you will need to meet both the following conditions: -[Student Finance England](https://www.gov.uk/contact-student-finance-england) has a dedicated service for EU students and for EEA citizens working in the UK. +* you must apply for a visa or immigration status allowing you to work in the UK +* you must have been living in the UK for 3 or more years before the start of your apprenticeship -The [UK Council for International Student Affairs website](https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/About-UKCISA) offers advice to international students about what financial support may be available. +If you are resident in the UK, you may already have a visa or immigration status allowing you to work, for example, a Graduate visa. -## Contact us +If you need to apply for another visa, for example, a Skilled Worker visa, you’ll need to do this after you’ve been given a place on a teaching apprenticeship. -If you have general questions about the information on this page, you can email us at teach.inengland@education.gov.uk. +## Get help -You may be eligible for personalised support from a [teacher training adviser](/teacher-training-advisers). They can help with your application to a training provider or school. + +Contact the [UK Council for International Student Affairs website](https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/About-UKCISA) for advice on what financial support may be available. + +You may be eligible for personalised support from a [teacher training adviser](/teacher-training-advisers). They can help with your teacher training application. To check if you're eligible for an adviser, you can call us on +44 800 389 2500. Calls will be charged at your country’s standard rate. Or you can contact us using the live chat service at the bottom of this page. We’re available Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:30pm (UK local time) except on [bank holidays](https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays) in England. + +If you have general questions about the information on this page, you can email us at teach.inengland@education.gov.uk. From 35dcf1922ec729c5f59cabadbec724738841dec3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:11:53 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 08/19] rereviewed page and made some changes --- .../fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md index cd22ac46b8..5144246265 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -124,12 +124,12 @@ However, bursaries are not paid until late October, so you’ll need to have eno You should be able to use eligibility for a bursary in your [visa application](/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees) as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. -You do not need to pay an agent or any other third party to access a bursary or scholarship. Any agency or person offering to help you access a bursary may be fraudulent. Avoid and report internet scams and phishing. +You do not need to pay an agent or any other third party to access a bursary or scholarship. Any agency or person offering to help you access a bursary may be fraudulent. Learn more about [bursaries and scholarships for physics and languages](/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries). -### Salaried teach training courses +### Salaried teacher training courses Some teacher training courses in England are salaried. This means you [work and earn a salary while you train](/funding-and-support/salaried-teacher-training). @@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ Places on these courses are limited and some salaried courses also charge fees. If you are resident in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate teaching apprenticeship or a teacher degree apprenticeship if you do not have a bachelor’s degree. Teaching apprenticeships allow you to earn a salary while you train. -To apply, you’ll need to meet both the following conditions: +To apply, you will need to meet both the following conditions: * you must have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme * you must have been living in the UK or the EEA for 3 or more years before the start of your apprenticeship @@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ If you do not have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, If you are resident in the UK, you may already have a visa or immigration status allowing you to work, for example, a Graduate visa. -If you need to apply for another visa, for example, a Skilled Worker visa, you’ll need to do this after you’ve been given a place on a teaching apprenticeship. +If you need to apply for another visa, for example, a Skilled Worker visa, you will need to do this after you have been given a place on a teaching apprenticeship. ## Get help From 7f4b26a5fbcc75513230946f25004bcc228a768c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:53:11 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 09/19] Update app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md --- app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index c33f16e381..43dd83070a 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ You may be able to bring your partner and children with you if you’re on a Ski ### Visa fees -You will need to pay [visa fees](https://www.gov.uk/visa-fees). Use this tool to work out the cost of your UK visa application. +You will need to pay visa fees. You can work out the cost of your UK visa application by [using the visa fees tool](https://www.gov.uk/visa-fees). When you apply for a visa, you will usually need to show you have enough money to support yourself in England by providing proof of savings or income. From 7b49010db3cb4e0f37402ef5c3f925d39303589d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:21:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 10/19] updating bursary and scholarship timeframes --- .../non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 4 +--- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md index 5144246265..d503fcc223 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -120,9 +120,7 @@ Bursaries are tax-free payments from the UK government that are paid by your tra If you successfully applied for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. -However, bursaries are not paid until late October, so you’ll need to have enough money to support yourself until then. - -You should be able to use eligibility for a bursary in your [visa application](/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees) as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. +Bursaries and scholarship payments are usually made by late October but you should confirm payment dates with your chosen provider. You do not need to pay an agent or any other third party to access a bursary or scholarship. Any agency or person offering to help you access a bursary may be fraudulent. From f79035b62d12ee972e27bc73311a0c6ee7849c4a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:32:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 11/19] updating bursary and scholarship payment dates --- .../content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index 43dd83070a..cd13243586 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ If you’re training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a b If you successfully applied for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. -However, bursaries are not paid until late October, so you’ll need to have enough money to support yourself until then. +Bursaries and scholarship payments are usually made by late October but you should confirm payment dates with your chosen provider. ## Skilled Worker visa for salaried training courses @@ -175,4 +175,4 @@ To check if you're eligible for an adviser, you can call us on +44 800 389 2500. We’re available Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:30pm (UK local time) except on [bank holidays](https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays) in England. -If you have general questions about the information on this page, you can email us at teach.inengland@education.gov.uk. \ No newline at end of file +If you have general questions about the information on this page, you can email us at teach.inengland@education.gov.uk. From 54cc18538f1463312ce1002fc2967f31f6d7aa50 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:38:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 12/19] Update app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md --- app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index cd13243586..f0163305cf 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ keywords: --- -If you’re applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you will need a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England. +If you are applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you will need a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England. If you do not have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you’ll need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. From d77495b0da3cc89cb9a6400d20857f3023c7427e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:54:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 13/19] Apply suggestions from code review --- .../content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index f0163305cf..af431ff40b 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ keywords: If you are applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you will need a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England. -If you do not have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you’ll need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. +If you do not have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you will need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. $ukraine-visas$ @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ You will need a Student visa if you’re on a fee-paying course. Your Student vi $refugees-asylum-seekers$ -### Bursaries and scholarships if you’re on a Student visa +### Bursaries and scholarships if you are on a Student visa If you’re training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees). From ee5eee4eca850fb47b897e15a843c1054b9d1cd7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:56:03 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 14/19] updating contractions --- .../content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 5 ++--- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index af431ff40b..b820c475d5 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ $refugees-asylum-seekers$ ### Bursaries and scholarships if you are on a Student visa -If you’re training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees). +If you are training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees). If you successfully applied for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. @@ -111,12 +111,11 @@ You may be able to train part-time, but your part-time salary must be at least $ ## What you need to do to apply for your visa - +You can apply for your visa once you have a confirmed offer of a training place. [Search for postgraduate teacher training courses](https://find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/) that offer visa sponsorship. Email your chosen provider to check if they can sponsor you, then [apply for your teacher training course](/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training). -You can apply for your visa once you have a confirmed offer of a training place. ### Check your status From 7ed5849e5574018cd93684489fcc65ffca19cc9a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:52:16 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 15/19] tweaking content before sending to policy --- .../fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 12 ++++++++---- .../non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 9 ++++----- 2 files changed, 12 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md index d503fcc223..c17554ffa5 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -96,13 +96,12 @@ Fees cost: Most non-UK candidates will not be eligible for financial support to help with fees. -You’ll also have to cover your living costs. - $refugees-asylum-seekers$ ## Funding your techer training ### Student loans + You may be eligible to apply for a student loan to cover your tuition fees. To start your application for student loans, you need to have chosen your teacher training course, but you do not need a confirmed place. @@ -139,7 +138,12 @@ Places on these courses are limited and some salaried courses also charge fees. ### Teaching apprenticeships -If you are resident in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for a postgraduate teaching apprenticeship or a teacher degree apprenticeship if you do not have a bachelor’s degree. Teaching apprenticeships allow you to earn a salary while you train. +If you are resident in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for: + +* a postgraduate teaching apprenticeship if you have a bachelor's degree +* a [teacher degree apprenticeship](/train-to-be-a-teacher/teacher-degree-apprenticeships) if you do not have a bachelor’s degree + +Teaching apprenticeships allow you to earn a salary while you train. To apply, you will need to meet both the following conditions: @@ -162,7 +166,7 @@ Contact the [UK Council for International Student Affairs website](https://www.u You may be eligible for personalised support from a [teacher training adviser](/teacher-training-advisers). They can help with your teacher training application. -To check if you're eligible for an adviser, you can call us on +44 800 389 2500. Calls will be charged at your country’s standard rate. Or you can contact us using the live chat service at the bottom of this page. +To check if you are eligible for an adviser, you can call us on +44 800 389 2500. Calls will be charged at your country’s standard rate. Or you can contact us using the live chat service at the bottom of this page. We’re available Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:30pm (UK local time) except on [bank holidays](https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays) in England. diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index b820c475d5..a6910a2552 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -71,8 +71,6 @@ You will need a Student visa if you’re on a fee-paying course. Your Student vi [Find out more about studying in the UK on a Student visa](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa). -$refugees-asylum-seekers$ - ### Bursaries and scholarships if you are on a Student visa If you are training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees). @@ -81,6 +79,7 @@ If you successfully applied for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in yo Bursaries and scholarship payments are usually made by late October but you should confirm payment dates with your chosen provider. +$refugees-asylum-seekers$ ## Skilled Worker visa for salaried training courses @@ -104,7 +103,7 @@ You must earn a minimum salary to be eligible for a Skilled Worker visa. This va * rest of England: $nonuk_skilledworkervisatraineeminfulltime_restofengland$ -Check the region you'll be working in with your teacher training provider. +Check the region you will be working in with your teacher training provider. You may be able to train part-time, but your part-time salary must be at least $nonuk_skilledworkervisatraineeminparttime$. @@ -146,9 +145,9 @@ You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you ar ### Dependants -You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you have permission to live in the UK as a dependant (usually partner) of someone on a visa. You can work or study without a sponsor for the duration of your partner’s visa. +You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you have permission to live in the UK as a dependant of someone on a visa, usually a partner. You can work or study without a sponsor for the duration of your partner’s visa. -You may be able to bring your partner and children with you if you’re on a Skilled Worker visa. +You may be able to bring your partner and children with you if you are on a Skilled Worker visa. ### Visa fees From 8cdcdd2ccada9259a6aa778db260d90a0df5e80e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:24:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 16/19] policy suggestion to move visas list up the page --- .../visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 55 +++++++++---------- 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+), 30 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index a6910a2552..d75d89862f 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -59,10 +59,34 @@ keywords: If you are applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you will need a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England. -If you do not have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you will need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. +If you do not already have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you will need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. $ukraine-visas$ +## Check your visa status + +If you are not sure about your immigration status, you can [check if you need a UK visa](https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa). + +You will not need a visa to train to teach in the UK if you: + +* are an Irish citizen +* have settled or pre-settled status under the [EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)](https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families) +* have [indefinite leave to remain](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/indefinite-leave-to-remain-in-the-uk) + +You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you are on a: + +* [Afghan Citizens Resettlement or Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy scheme](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement-accessible-version) +* [British National (Overseas) visa](https://www.gov.uk/british-national-overseas-bno-visa) +* [Family visa](https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa) +* [Graduate visa](https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa) +* [High Potential Individual visa](https://www.gov.uk/high-potential-individual-visa) +* [Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-visa-under-the-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme) +* [India Young Professionals Scheme visa](https://www.gov.uk/india-young-professionals-scheme-visa) +* [UK Ancestry visa](https://www.gov.uk/ancestry-visa) +* [Ukraine Extension Scheme](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-stay-in-the-uk-under-the-ukraine-extension-scheme) +* [Ukraine Family Scheme visa](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-ukraine-family-scheme-visa) +* [Youth Mobility Scheme visa](https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility) + ## Student visa for fee-paying training courses Most teacher training courses in England are fee-paying. This means you will need to pay tuition fees to train. @@ -108,41 +132,12 @@ Check the region you will be working in with your teacher training provider. You may be able to train part-time, but your part-time salary must be at least $nonuk_skilledworkervisatraineeminparttime$. - ## What you need to do to apply for your visa You can apply for your visa once you have a confirmed offer of a training place. [Search for postgraduate teacher training courses](https://find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/) that offer visa sponsorship. Email your chosen provider to check if they can sponsor you, then [apply for your teacher training course](/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training). - - -### Check your status - -If you are not sure about your immigration status, you can [check if you need a UK visa](https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa). - -You will not need a visa to train to teach in the UK if you: - -* are an Irish citizen -* have settled or pre-settled status under the [EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)](https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families) -* have [indefinite leave to remain](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/indefinite-leave-to-remain-in-the-uk) - -You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you are on a: - -* [Afghan Citizens Resettlement or Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy scheme](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement/afghanistan-resettlement-and-immigration-policy-statement-accessible-version) -* [British National (Overseas) visa](https://www.gov.uk/british-national-overseas-bno-visa) -* [Family visa](https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa) -* [Graduate visa](https://www.gov.uk/graduate-visa) -* [High Potential Individual visa](https://www.gov.uk/high-potential-individual-visa) -* [Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-visa-under-the-ukraine-sponsorship-scheme) -* [India Young Professionals Scheme visa](https://www.gov.uk/india-young-professionals-scheme-visa) -* [UK Ancestry visa](https://www.gov.uk/ancestry-visa) -* [Ukraine Extension Scheme](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-stay-in-the-uk-under-the-ukraine-extension-scheme) -* [Ukraine Family Scheme visa](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-ukraine-family-scheme-visa) -* [Youth Mobility Scheme visa](https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility) - - - ### Dependants You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you have permission to live in the UK as a dependant of someone on a visa, usually a partner. You can work or study without a sponsor for the duration of your partner’s visa. From fbe901b5daa647f2fdd60147735d5931b55c4ac3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:24:48 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 17/19] moving ukraine visas expander down --- .../content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 8 +++----- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index d75d89862f..7b5089f9fe 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -55,14 +55,10 @@ keywords: - Settlement Scheme --- - - If you are applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you will need a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England. If you do not already have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you will need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. -$ukraine-visas$ - ## Check your visa status If you are not sure about your immigration status, you can [check if you need a UK visa](https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa). @@ -85,7 +81,9 @@ You will not need to be sponsored for a Student or Skilled Worker visa if you ar * [UK Ancestry visa](https://www.gov.uk/ancestry-visa) * [Ukraine Extension Scheme](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-stay-in-the-uk-under-the-ukraine-extension-scheme) * [Ukraine Family Scheme visa](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-ukraine-family-scheme-visa) -* [Youth Mobility Scheme visa](https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility) +* [Youth Mobility Scheme visa](https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility) + +$ukraine-visas$ ## Student visa for fee-paying training courses From 1e2a7b723dbc79b5370c977d4458fc8720feb46e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:42:20 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 18/19] Updating changes from Gemma and a policy tweak Co-authored-by: Gemma Dallman <87642394+gemmadallmandfe@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 16 ++++++++-------- .../non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 8 ++++---- 2 files changed, 12 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md index c17554ffa5..201c4998a2 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -67,15 +67,15 @@ keywords: Most non-UK citizens will not be eligible for financial support from the UK government to help with teacher training. -Some support may be available if you: +If one of the following applies to you, you may be able to get some support: -* train to teach languages or physics +* you are training to teach languages or physics -* have some type of settled status in the UK, for example, through the [EU Settlement Scheme](https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families) or [indefinite leave to remain](https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain) +* you have some type of settled status in the UK, for example, through the [EU Settlement Scheme](https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families) or [indefinite leave to remain](https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain) -* are [from Ukraine or Afghanistan and are on certain visas](/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees) +* you are [from Ukraine or Afghanistan and are on certain visas](/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees) -* are an Irish citizen +* you are an Irish citizen Support may include: @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Support may include: * bursaries and scholarships in the subjects offered to UK citizens -## Teacher training fees +## Teacher training fees Teacher training fees for non-UK citizens vary between training providers. @@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ Most non-UK candidates will not be eligible for financial support to help with f $refugees-asylum-seekers$ -## Funding your techer training +## Funding your teacher training ### Student loans @@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ If you need to apply for another visa, for example, a Skilled Worker visa, you w Contact the [UK Council for International Student Affairs website](https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/About-UKCISA) for advice on what financial support may be available. -You may be eligible for personalised support from a [teacher training adviser](/teacher-training-advisers). They can help with your teacher training application. +You may be eligible for personalised support from a teacher training adviser. They can help with your teacher training application. To check if you are eligible for an adviser, you can call us on +44 800 389 2500. Calls will be charged at your country’s standard rate. Or you can contact us using the live chat service at the bottom of this page. diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index 7b5089f9fe..0d7d4c218c 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -95,11 +95,11 @@ You will need a Student visa if you’re on a fee-paying course. Your Student vi ### Bursaries and scholarships if you are on a Student visa -If you are training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees). +If you are training to teach physics or languages, you may be [eligible for a bursary or scholarship](/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries). -If you successfully applied for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. +If you are going to get a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. -Bursaries and scholarship payments are usually made by late October but you should confirm payment dates with your chosen provider. +The first instalment of a bursary or scholarship is usually made by late October but you should confirm payment dates with your chosen provider. $refugees-asylum-seekers$ @@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ However, [some students can claim a refund of the IHS](https://www.gov.uk/guidan [Contact UK Visas and Immigration for help](https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk). -You may be eligible for personalised support from a [teacher training adviser](/teacher-training-advisers). They can help with your teacher training application. +You may be eligible for personalised support from a teacher training adviser. They can help with your teacher training application. To check if you're eligible for an adviser, you can call us on +44 800 389 2500. Calls will be charged at your country’s standard rate. Or you can contact us using the live chat service at the bottom of this page. From d6cbc33663f022b3efbe5ee9c5427bd243d3492f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sarah-DfE <103052329+Sarah-DfE@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:37:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 19/19] Tweaks from further review Co-authored-by: Gemma Dallman <87642394+gemmadallmandfe@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 4 ++-- .../content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md index 201c4998a2..5d2b5396bc 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -117,9 +117,9 @@ There are 2 types of financial support you can get if you want to train to teach Bursaries are tax-free payments from the UK government that are paid by your training provider. Scholarships are tax-free payments from independent organisations. You do not have to pay back a bursary or scholarship. -If you successfully applied for a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. +If you are going to get a bursary or scholarship, you can use this in your Student visa application as proof that you have enough money to support yourself. -Bursaries and scholarship payments are usually made by late October but you should confirm payment dates with your chosen provider. +The first instalment of a bursary or scholarship is usually made by late October but you should confirm payment dates with your chosen provider. You do not need to pay an agent or any other third party to access a bursary or scholarship. Any agency or person offering to help you access a bursary may be fraudulent. diff --git a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md index 0d7d4c218c..aa508daef2 100644 --- a/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md +++ b/app/views/content/non-uk-teachers/visas-for-non-uk-trainees.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ keywords: --- If you are applying for teacher training as a non-UK citizen, you will need a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England. -If you do not already have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you will need to apply for a Student or Skilled Worker visa. +If you do not already have a visa or immigration status allowing you to study or work in England, you will need to apply for a Student visa or Skilled Worker visa. ## Check your visa status