Study (STY)
This is internal guidance for use by entry clearance staff on thehandling of applications made outside the United Kingdom (UK) for dependants of students (pre-PBS who applied for leave on or before 30 March 2009) and prospective students. Useful general information on the government’s policy on international students and schemes (to be used in conjunction with PBS Tier 4 guidance) is also below. This is a live document under constant review and is for information only.
Study
STY1 Dependants of students and prospective students
STY2 Prime Minister's initiative for international students
STY3 The British Council
STY4 The Academic Technology approved Scheme (ATAS)
STY5 List of main sponsored programmes for overseas students
STY6 Refusal wordings for dependants of students and prospective students
Useful documents
Flowchart for entry clearance categories for students over 18
Flowchart for entry clearance categories for students under 18

