International Students
This section is for international students who want to attend Warnborough College courses in the United Kingdom.
- A unique learning and living experience – understand new cultures and lifestyles.
- Visit and explore famous places that you have seen on TV or in books – make your studies come to life.
- Make new friends from all over the world – like you, they could be the leaders of the future.
- Enhance your resumé and confidence.
- Visit our European countries within an hour or two.
Why study at Warnborough College in Canterbury?
- Warnborough College has been providing quality education for over forty years.
- Warnborough College is fully accredited and is committed to educational excellence – this is at the heart of what we do.
- Selective Admissions – we choose serious students who drive themselves and want to excel in what they do.
- Our classes are small, personal, and geared to individual growth and achievement.
- Our teachers are qualified and experienced in their specialisations – many run their own successful businesses or are consultants in the field.
- Study options include study abroad, a university access pathway, English language courses, corporate training, and distance learning.
- Total immersion in an English-speaking environment is the best way for you to improve your command of English fast.
- We provide pastoral care, counselling, and other forms of support to our students – we are your home away from home.
- Extra-curricular activities are important to the learning experience so we organise excursions, sports, theatre visits and other activities regularly.
- Warnborough College is like a close-knit family which we believe is conducive to learning and encourages the development of networking and social skills.
- Canterbury is a beautiful, cosmopolitan university city steeped in history, heritage and culture. It has been voted the safest city in the UK for students.
- Transport links are excellent, with London only 55 minutes away, and easy access to Dover and Europe.
UK visa regulations for international students continue to change. Use the visa checker here to see if you need a student visa and to get the latest and most accurate information.
You can study in the UK without a student visa if:
- you are a national of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland;
- you are a British overseas territories citizen, unless you are from one of the sovereign base areas in Cyprus;
- you are a Commonwealth citizen with permission to enter or stay in the UK because at least one of your grandparents was born here;
- or you have no conditions or time limit attached to your stay.
For most of our Study Abroad and English language programmes, you will only need to apply for a Student Visitor Visa (SVV).
Ask if you are unsure.
Click on the following links to find out more information:
Student Welfare
There is a Student Welfare Officer at the College to handle issues relating to support.
An Accommodation Officer can assist with accommodation-related issues.
We have trained staff who can check for certain forms of dyslexia, and dyslexic students who need more support may also contact www.bda-dyslexia.org
It’s all very well to go to the UK and study, but where will you stay?
Homestays
One of the best experiences whilst studying in England is choosing homestay accomodation. This gives you the chance to be totally immersed in British culture and interact with locals on a daily basis. Oftentimes, this option will also include the provision of meals and assistance with day-to-day things. Language students can practise their English. In a homestay, you can also enjoy the opportunity to share more about you and your culture. Cost for bookings made per week: £150. Extra Night: £25
Hostels & Bedsits
You can often rent rooms in hostels or bedsits which may or may not require you to share rooms and amenities with other people. This is also a great way to make friends from all around the world.
Self-Catering Accommodation, House or Flat Share
It is possible to rent either a room, or a flat/house (together with other housemates) on a weekly or monthly basis. Generally, students get to choose where and who they live with.
University Style Accommodation
Warnborough College may be able to arrange university-style accommodation where you have your own private room (with the possibility of an ensuite bathroom and kitchenette area). If you are coming for a longer-term programme (at least 6 months), we recommend that you choose this option as it will give you more freedom and peace of mind. Some universities rent out their rooms during the end-of-term or summer holidays. Typically, prices start from £200 and can go up to £400 depending on the time of year).
We are committed to looking after you while you study with us. We are like a family – our staff and teachers are friendly, approachable, helpful and knowledgeable.
Our job is to help you achieve your educational goals in the best possible way. Your job is to take advantage of the opportunities that you get when you’re here.
The services we provide include:
- Welcome packs including local SIM cards, maps and other useful information.
- Inductions and tours of local utilities and shops.
- Help with visas or banking.
- Free WiFi throughout the College building and in most external classrooms.
- Accommodation placement and welfare services.
- Academic review and counselling.
- University application service.
- Career services such as advice and job placements.
- Personal counselling and other forms of pastoral support to our students – we are your home away from home.
- Organising extra-curricular activities such as excursions, sports, theatre visits and other activities.
- Discounts for clubs, shops and other activities.
The College has various classrooms within its main administrative building, but uses many nearby classrooms as well. Check your timetable to see where your lessons are being held as these may change every term.
Headquarters
Classes and lectures held at Canterbury Christchurch University
Lectures at Girne American University
We provide several workstations in the building, and students who are studying subjects which are computer-intensive may avail of the IT laboratories at our partner institutions. Free WiFi is available at College HQ.
Lecture notes, Powerpoints, and other interactive content is available on our Learning Management System, including access to thousands of peer-reviewed journals and publications.