International Students

AUDITIONS/INTERVIEWS

International Applicants

Student Visa

For full details on eligibility, required documents and everything you need to do before and after receiving your Student Route visa, please visit the GOV.UK website 
 
Applications must be made online at GOV.UK and students can apply up to six months before their your course starts and once Mountview has assigned you a CAS. 

Getting a CAS 

A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) statement contains a unique number assigned to you when Mountview provides information about you and your course to UK Visas and Immigration. It is required before you can apply for your Student Route visa, as you will enter the number within your online visa application form. Your CAS number links your visa application to the Home Office database so they can see we are sponsoring your visa. Mountview will only assign a CAS number once an offer is accepted, the required tuition fees have been paid, and we are satisfied that your visa-supporting documents meet the Home Office requirements. 

The student visa application process can take several weeks or even months depending on individual circumstances and the time of year so we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. We advise submitting your application at least two months before your course start date to ensure there is sufficient time to receive a visa decision. Applying early will help avoid any delays that may impact your ability to start the course on time.

Knowledge of English 

You’ll usually need to prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply for a student visa. You can prove it using one of the following ways; 

• having a UK school qualification 
• having a degree from a UK institution 
• having a degree from an institution that was outside the UK and taught in English (You will need to apply for an assessment from Ecctis) 
• passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider 

You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you’re from one of the countries or territories listed here, or you’ve completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in one of them.

Mountview can never guarantee a student will be successful in securing a student visa, however we will do our best to support you through the process. If you have any questions on the process, please email [email protected]

Fees and Funding

Course fee rates for UK and Republic of Ireland residents and for international students are published on the relevant course page of this website.  EU students who do not hold UK pre-settled or settled status will be charged the international fee rate.

Applicants are required to have a clear idea of how they would finance their training at Mountview prior to attending an audition. We strongly advise applicants to research funding options available to them as soon as possible should they wish to pursue training in the UK.

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is able to provide information and advice on visa and funding options for international students studying in the UK.

Please note that at this stage Mountview does not currently accept FAFSA (Federal Student Aid funding) or private education loans such as Sallie Mae.

Any international applicants who have questions regarding applications, eligibility for study and securing a Visa for study should contact Mountview’s Registry Manager: [email protected]