Applying to St David’s College is a straightforward process. From your first enquiry through to receiving an offer, our admissions team will be available to guide you through each stage.
Start your application
First, download an application form. You should include a carefully considered Personal Statement that includes your reasons for coming to the UK to study.
Email your completed application form to internationalstudents@stdavidscollege.ac.uk, along with a scanned copy of your passport and/or visa information, and a letter of consent from a parent or official guardian if you are under the age of 18.
You must prove your knowledge of the English language when you apply. You can prove your knowledge of English by passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider.
Attend a guidance session
We will invite you to an informal online meeting, called a guidance session. This is where we can discuss the courses you are considering taking while ensuring that they align with your career plans. We can work with you to find the most suitable courses that fit in with your goals.
This session can help you decide whether studying abroad is right for you and whether you would enjoy the programme. Your parents or guardians can join the meeting if you or they wish to.
Entry requirements
You must be aged 16-19 to apply to St David’s. You will also need to meet the following entry criteria:
At least six GCSEs/iGCSEs at grade C or above to study three AS levels
OR
At least six GCSEs/iGCSEs at grade B or above to study four AS levels
If your country does not have GCSE or the IGCSE, then you will need to supply us with your formal end of year report for each of your subjects.
Conditional & unconditional offers
A Conditional Offer letter will be sent to you after the Guidance session. You will need to meet the conditions set out in this letter. This includes providing us with:
- Qualifications that equate with the entry requirements for entry to NQF level 3 study (at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above). Qualifications must demonstrate that studying in the college is a progression from their previous education (as above)
- SELT equivalent to CEFR level B1 and higher from an approved provider https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt if applicable
- Passport
- A completed and signed Parental Consent Form from both parents. In cases of sole custody, proof should be provided. Parental consent must include consent for visa application, travel, reception and care arrangements in the UK. Details of these are contained in the form.
- Birth certificate
- Proof of funds. The money must have been in the account for a minimum period of 28 consecutive days up to the date of the closing balance. The account must not have dropped below the amount required at any time during the 28 days. Also, the final date of these 28 days must not be more than 31 days before the immigration application is made https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money
- TB test if applicable https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa
You need to sign and return your Conditional Offer letter to InternationalStudents@stdavidscollege.ac.uk.
Receiving an Unconditional Offer
Once you have met all the conditions outlined in our Conditional Offer Letter, you will be issued with an Unconditional Offer. You need to sign and return your Unconditional offer letter toInternationalStudents@stdavidscollege.ac.uk.
International tuition fee
You can pay the full fee or a minimum deposit of £1,000. The outstanding balance must be paid by 31 August.
Receive a Confirmation of Study (CAS) Statement
The CAS statement will be sent to you once the total fee or a deposit payment has been made. Now you are ready to apply for your visa to the UK, more information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa.
Applying for a Student Visa
Please note that the process of obtaining a visa can take several months so please apply early to avoid any delays to the start of your education.
Next Steps
Right to study verification
Following the successful application for your visa, we will send you an email inviting you to your Enrolment/Induction Day.
On the day, we will ask you to provide us with the following original documents:
- Passport with stamped vignette and the date entry to the UK stamp
- Your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card or
- Your visa decision letter and a Share Code, which you can obtain following the link: https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
- Other evidence includes, but is not limited to, e-tickets or a paper or electronic boarding pass with the date of entry to the UK.
Once you have completed, signed and dated your enrolment form and undertaken an induction – you are officially registered as a student at St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College.
