Child Student
What is the Child Student route?
The Child Student route enables EEA, Swiss and non-EEA nationals aged 4-17 years to study at licensed UK independent educational institutions.
Key features
- Dependents: Child Students are not permitted to bring dependants to the UK during their course of study, however those under the age of 12 years may be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Work: once the Child Student is aged 16 or over, he/she may be permitted to work up to ten hours per week during term time or full-time during the school holidays (note exceptions and limitations may apply); and
- Settlement: the Child Student route does not lead to settlement in the UK, but time spent under the category can count towards ten years lawful residence in the UK for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) purposes.
How we can help
Helping a child prepare for the beginning or continuation of an overseas education can be a daunting task. We guide clients through the process and help obtain all required immigration permission for the child to attend school in the UK.
Our legal fees
Fixed fees
We work on a fixed fee basis. Our fees for individual Child Student applications typically range between £4,000 – £15,000+ plus VAT and disbursements depending upon the issues, urgencies and complexities involved.
Disbursements
You can expect the main disbursements to include:
- Home Office filing fees (click here for the government’s visa/entry clearance fee calculator and here for a list of all Home Office fees);
- Immigration Health Surcharge fees, if applicable;
- Optional premium service fees for in-country and out-of-country applications; and
- Other ancillary disbursements such as UK National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC), biometric enrolment, translations, courier and postage charges, etc.
Latest Insights
17 May 2024
Laura Devine Immigration awarded Immigration Law Practice of the Year by Citywealth
For the fifth time, Laura Devine Immigration has been awarded Immigration Law Practice of the Year at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2024.
10 May 2024
E-3 Specialty Occupation Workers from Australia
The E-3 visa program applies to US employers seeking to hire Australian nationals to perform services in a specialty occupation. Specialty occupation…
9 May 2024
Safety of Rwanda Act 2024 passes into law – controversies and implications
The Safety of Rwanda (Immigration and Asylum) Act 2024 completed its passage through parliament last month, receiving Royal Assent and passing into…