International Students - Definition This College provides education and training for any prospective student whatever their nationality, and wi ll as s ess their student visa status on enquiry. International students are defined as those who live outside the European Economic Area (EEA) (see below).

European Economic Area The European Economic area (EEA) consists of the European Union Countries; (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia; Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland , Portugal, Republic of Cyprus, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom) plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, which now has similar rights via a Swiss/ European Union bilateral agreement.

A distinction is made between the rights of EU students, non-EU EEA students and EEA workers. If you are an EEA national and a student on a vocational course (i.e. not in compulsory general education) you are entitled to enter the UK freely and have right of residence for the duration of your course.

You probably qualify for ‘home’ fee status if you are an EU National or the child of an EU National and you have been ordinarily resident in any country within the EEA or Switzerland for three years immediately preceding the 1st September, 1st January or 1st April closest to the beginning of your course; and the main purpose of your residence was not to receive full-time education. (You will not automatically be disqualified if you have been in full-time education if you can establish another main purpose for residence.)

NB: Prospective students from some countries may be required to have a finger scan and a TB test before travel documents are issued.

Points Based System – (Tier 4) When applying for a student visa

it is extremely important that you check the UK Home Office website at www.gov.uk and the UK visa website at www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en and make contact with your local

British Diplomatic Post or the British Council to get the latest information before you make preparations to travel to the UK.

There are two categories of visa for international students:

• Adult Student (also known as General Student)

• Child Student (for children aged 4 to 17 years) coming to study at independent fee- paying schools or studying at FE colleges

Student Visitor Visa (SVV up to 6 months) for a short full-time course (to include English Language), or if applying for an English Language course up to 11 months an Extended Student Visitor Visa (ESVV)

The Bournemouth and Poole College is a Highly Trusted Sponsor and a licensed sponsor for Tier 4 Child and General Students.

Students at colleges like this one need to study vocational and academic courses with a minimum outcome of NQF Level 3, this includes AS/A levels, International Access to University, VRQ3 courses, BTEC National Subsidiary/ExtendedDiplomas, Advanced Diplomas, City & Guilds Level 3 courses etc.

The previous system of obtaining or extending a visa has been replaced by a Points Based System whereby prospective and current students have to achieve 40 points before permission will be given. The assessment is as follows:

• 30 points for a visa letter - to be known as a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies)

• 10 points for maintenance - i.e. course fees and living expenses. Any monies shown will need to have been held for at least 28 days.

For students attending this College, course

fees need to be paid in full and new students

need to show at least £820 for each month of

their course to maintain themselves - i.e. for

accommodation, food and pocket money for

the duration of the course.

This College will become your licensed

sponsor and as such WE become responsible

for you whilst you are in the UK.

As your ‘sponsor’ we must inform the UK

Border Agency Home Office if you do not

arrive, leave, defer or suspend your

studies, or if you are absent for more than

10 days without permission.

We will help you all we can whilst you are

with us, but we accept the responsibility we

have for students and you need to accept

responsibility for your studies.

How long can you stay for?

If you study with us on an English Language or

NQF Level 3 course, you will be allowed to

study at this level for up to three years. English

Language Courses Students who are complete

beginners in English will be unable to come to

the UK via the Tier 4 route. They will come as ‘student

visitors’ for a maximum of 11 months. This route will mean that you will not be allowed to work and you must go home after your studies.

For students who have reached an IELTS level

of 4.0 it is possible to come to the UK as a

‘student’ under the Tier 4 (PBS)

system. You will then be allowed to work

10 hours per week during term time and full time during college holidays.

Emergency Procedures On arrival in the UK you may find your first moments confusing, however, the majority of our students have a trouble free-entry into the UK.

Ifrequested,you will be met by our transport service, which will take you to your allocated host family/point of destination.

As a College, which places duty of care to

students high on its priorities, we have a

policy in case of emergency or delay.

Before departure from your own country

you will be provided with details of your

host family, an airport transfer letter, which

includes details of what to do if you have

booked an airport transfer and they are not

there to meet you, together with details of

transfers to Bournemouth and Poole.

Should you be detained in immigration for

any reason, you should immediately show

the airport transfer letter to the person who

is responsible for the delay e.g.

Immigration/Customs Officer.

This letter will request the Immigration/

Customs Officer to call Airport Information

and inform your driver that you will be

delayed. This will ensure that your transport

will be waiting for you no matter how long

the delay.

Having passed through immigration,

collected your baggage and entered the main

arrivals area, you should proceed to the

Airport Information desk and a driver from

Airport Cars, Bournemouth should be waiting

there for you holding a board with your name

on. If you cannot locate the driver, approach

the Information Desk and they will page the

driver for you.

In the unlikely event that no driver is there to

meet you then you should immediately request

the Airport Information desk to call, or should

yourself call the following number:

Monday to Friday, 0830 - 1700,

01202 205317

Monday to Friday, 1700 - 0830,

07710 533499

Saturday and Sunday, 24 hours,

07710 533499

Under normal circumstances our staff will give you detailed information on how to proceed. Certain situations may dictate that you will have to find alternative arrangements to travel to Bournemouth and Poole. Our staff will give travel advice when you call, but details on how to proceed are available on the back of the emergency procedures letter.

These consist of how to travel to Bournemouth and Poole be either bus, or train. Alternatively for possible evening emergencies hotel accommodation may

be arranged.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU

MAKE YOUR OWN TAXI ARRANGEMENTS. THE

COLLEGE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR

ANY UNAUTHORISED AIRPORT TAXIS OR

TRANSFERS.

You and your parents may be assured that

we will do everything possible to make

your arrival in the UK safe and trouble-free.

Personal Details During your time at College you will be asked

to fill in a number of forms. Please spell your

name exactly the same way each time - the

way it is spelt in your passport. Please give

your real name rather than a name you

‘adopt’ for use in the UK.

The Weather Those of us who live in the UK permanently,

think that our weather is ‘bad’ but the British climate is formally described as being

‘equable’. If you come from a tropical or semi-

tropical climate you may find it cool or even cold

here. Temperatures range from 30˚C in the

Summer (sometimes) to below 0˚C in Winter. You

certainly will need an umbrella!

Getting to Bournemouth By coach from Heathrow Airport Go to the Central Bus (Coach) Station which is between Terminals 1,2 and 3. Take a ‘National Express’ bus to either Bournemouth or Poole. This is a direct journey, there is no need to change buses on the way. The journey takes 2-3 hours depending upon traffic conditions.

By coach from Gatwick Airport For arrivals at North Terminal go to lower level outside International Arrivals area. For South Terminal go to lower forecourt stops 16 and 17and take the bus to Bournemouth. It will go via Heathrow Airport before it travels down to Bournemouth and Poole. When you get on the bus check again by saying “Is this the right coach for Bournemouth/ Poole please?” The journey takes two-three hours depending on traffic conditions.

Coach Fares Fares range from approx. £26 for Heathrow

Airport and £36 from Gatwick Airport

depending upon the type of ticket

you want. Friday is always the busiest day to travel and the most expensive! As a student, you are able to get discounts on fares with a National Express Card.

By train from Heathrow Airport Go outside your terminal and find the collection point for the ‘Rail-Air Link’ bus to Woking, these are well signposted. The journey lasts about one hour. At Woking Station take a ‘South West’ train to Bournemouth or Poole. The journey takes

about 2 hours. For current fairs visit Southwest Trains website.

London Waterloo to Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth There are two trains going each way every hour. This is often the quickest but not necessarily the cheapest way to get to and from London.

Rail Fares These can become expensive at peak times if you are not careful. Early morning travel by train is to be avoided and if you travel at appropriate times and have a Young Person’s Rail Card you can save money. The Rail Card is available to Students aged 16-25 years - older students can also buy other railcards offering cheaper travel. These cards will save you 30% on each journey you make - well worth thinking about!

By Road The best route to Bournemouth and Poole by road from Central London, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport, is M25, M3, A31 and A338. Several major roads lead into Bournemouth and Poole from the surrounding areas. Summer traffic to and from this area can be really heavy.

Money / Finance Expenses • Tuition fees are the biggest single item of

expenditure. Fees for, full-time

academic, vocational FE courses are

currently £5900-£6900.

• Accommodation with good homestay providers is weekly (your course may last 36 weeks), single £129 pppw, shared £115 pppw. Spending money per week £80.00.

• Medical Insurance (optional - 1 year)

NB. Some courses have additional fees. Make sure you know about additional costs when you enquire about courses. Please remember that you will not be allowed to join your course until your tuition fees have been paid.

Payment of fees can be made by:

• Bank transfer

• Personal cheque

• Credit card

• In cash (in person)

• Bankers draft

See College Bank details on Page 4 of your application form.

Council Tax This tax is set by Local Authorities in England,

Scotland and Wales to help pay for certain

essential services, such as libraries, the

Police and the Fire Brigade. If you stay with a

family you will not need to pay this tax. If

you stay in a flat or apartment and not all the

occupants are full-time students you may have

to pay some council tax. If you are not sure,

come along to the International Office and we

will advise you.

Access to Money If you are studying for 6 months or more, it

is absolutely essential to open a bank

account as soon as possible. When opening a

bank account in the UK you will need your

passport and a letter from

The College. Banks may insist that your

passport is signed at the time you make an

application and that you have a minimum of

six months further leave on your

student visa before offering you account

facilities. Please make sure that this is done.

Normal banking (branch) hours are

0930 to 1630. Most banks are closed on

Saturday and Sunday, but some open on

Saturday mornings. It is possible to obtain

money from banks by using cash dispensing machines or lobby service tills.

Cash Card-Service till Card/ Cheque Card This facility is granted to ‘bona fide’ customers. You will be able to withdraw varying amounts of cash. You may also be given a cheque card which will guarantee your cheques up to a certain amount e.g

£50.00/£100.00/£250.00

Current Account This is the most common type of account. You receive a cheque book for obtaining cash or making payments. You can use this account for receiving money and for paying your bills. If you have large sums of money, do not leave them in this type of account as you receive only

minuscule levels of interest.

Deposit Account This is the type of account you need if you have larger amounts and wish to earn some interest on your money. Higher rate deposit and investment accounts are readily available. As a non-UK national you may receive interest on your savings free of UK tax but you need to ask

your bank for details.

Transferring Funds The best way to transfer money to your bank

account in the UK or to another bank account

in the UK is by telegraphic transfer. Personal

cheques drawn on overseas banks should not

be used because of delays in obtaining

clearance. Cashiers cheques or bankers drafts

are preferred and banks will usually allow

immediate withdrawal against these items.

Financial Problems As an international student, you will be expected

to pay all your expenses throughout your stay

and, provide evidence that you can do so. If

students do get into financial difficulties, let

International Operations know as soon as

possible. Money management can help, as can

working on a part-time basis, but if it is a long-

term financial problem there is very little that The

College can do to help.

Accommodation and Transport Homestay We do not have halls of residence or self-catering accommodation at our disposal. We recommend homestay accommodation for the vast majority of our International students.

Students under the age of 18 must stay

with families who are arranged by The

College.

A student under the age of 18 is a ‘child’ and The College would need to make their accommodation arrangements.

Homestay accommodation has a number of advantages for International students, not least it is ultimately the cheapest way to stay here! We are not able to offer very much accommodation next to the College. Most students will need to walk, cycle or catch a bus to get to College. We consider this to be reasonable and bus passes are good value for regular travellers.

Homestay accommodation will provide you with bed, breakfast and evening meal from Monday to Friday and all three meals at weekends. The family may provide you with the facilities for you to do your laundry but there may be a charge for this service. You will have a room where you will be able to study in private. The cheapest hotels in the UK cost £50-£60 per night, so homestay accommodation at £129* pppw for a single room and £115 pppw for a shared room, represents very good value. Please remember that the families are not your servants - treat them with respect and expect to be treated with respect. You will be able to move into the homestay family one or two days before your course begins. Internet access is not available in all host family accommodation, but facilities at college are freely available for all students.

* prices may rise a little

Bus Passes ‘Yellow’ buses run in Bournemouth and to the east towards Christchurch. Bus passes are available and they will save you money if you are going to be a regular traveller. NB With these bus passes you can access all routes on the ‘Yellow’ bus network and they provide unlimited travel on the network for the duration of the pass. ‘Yellow’ buses have an office in the centre of Bournemouth.

Current Costs 7 Days - £14.00-£16.00

14 Days - £28.00-£32.00

30 Days - £37.00-£53.00

90 Days - £140.00

Red buses run in Bournemouth

and to the west towards Poole and the surrounding areas. They are operated by the ‘Wilts and Dorset’ company. They have offices in Bournemouth and Poole.

Uni Linx

This system is operated by Bournemouth

University and is totally different from

Yellow Bus and Red Bus operations. Tickets

cost £10.00 for 10 journeys. Each trip

between two points is one journey - so

home to College and College to home constitutes two journeys. Your options are limited to the routes, and stops available. Tickets are available in College from the main Reception at the Lansdowne.

Motoring To drive in Great Britain you need the

following:

• A valid driving licence.

• Road Tax.

• Motor Insurance.

A valid MOT Certificate.

If you get an International Driving Licence you can use it for one year only. It is vitally important for you to find out whether or not you can use your existing licence and for how long. This will depend upon where your licence was issued.

It is a criminal offence to drive using an

existing licence that is not valid in the UK.

In addition, if you do so, your car insurance

will be invalidated and you will be committing

a second criminal offence of

‘driving without valid motor insurance’. Car

insurance is compulsory and is always more

expensive for younger people.

The Police In the UK we have a system of ‘policing by consent’, which means that most people here look upon the Police as a helpful organisation doing an essential public service. British Police Officers do not carry firearms in the normal course of duty and they are happy to be approached by members of the public. Whilst you are in this country, regard the Police as a primary source of help and information.

Registering with the Police This is an essential requirement for some students. You are normally required to register with the Police within seven days of arrival in the UK. A stamp is often placed in your passport. If you are staying in London or elsewhere before coming on

to Bournemouth, please enquire about

arrangements for registration at the local

Police Station.

In Bournemouth you can register at the Nationality Office in the main Police Station which is in Madeira Road, very close to the College Centre at the Lansdowne. When you register, you should take your passport, two recent passport-size photographs of yourself and *£34.00 for the registration fee. Your passport will be given back to you along with your new document. The police would like you to check-in with them whenever you change your address. You will not have to pay any money after the initial charge.

*Price subject to change http://www.dorset.police.uk/Default.aspx?page=1036

Extending your stay in the UK Most students who continue to study in the UK will need to extend their Leave To Remain at some time. Do not worry if you have to do this. At the time of compiling this handbook, the charge for a postal application to extend Leave To Remain is

*£422 and 822 to go in person. * Prices subject to change.

Guidelines for the Extension of Leave To Remain Any application to extend Leave To Remain in

the UK must be made on the appropriate form.

Key factors to remember:

• Your attendance is very important.

• Send originals of all documents requested.

• Treat the application form seriously.

• Apply before your current Leave To Remain

expires - if you are late you have no right of appeal.

Send your documents by Special Delivery to: UK

Border Agency, Tier 4, PO Box 500, Durham, DH99 1WR

Keep all Royal Mail receipts and reference

numbers in a safe place as proof of posting.

You are insured once you have sent your

application for renewal by Recorded Delivery

or Special Delivery.

If you have any problems with passport/visa renewal or any enquiries about immigration matters please contact the International Operations office.

Other Passport Formalities Before travelling outside the UK, please

check:

• That your passport is valid for the period when you return to the UK. (It is your own responsibility to renew your passport).

• That you’re Leave To Remain in the UK will not expire while you are away. If this happens, you will need to provide evidence of further studies.

• Whether you need a visa to enter the country you wish to visit. Check with the travel agent or the Country’s Tourist Office or Embassy before you travel; be warned that student entry to some countries i.e. USA and France, is very difficult for the nationals of certain countries. You will have to satisfy very stringent entry requirements before you are given a visa. You will be questioned further upon arrival and your entry is

not guaranteed.

Employment You are allowed to work 10 hours per week during term time, and full-time during College vacations.

If you work longer hours than you are legally entitled to, you run the risk of being apprehended by the Immigration Service. You could be asked to leave the UK. Do not break

UK Immigration Law.

Advice and Support International Operations This is the unit within The College, based at the Lansdowne site, which is responsible for recruiting and supporting international students. If a student has a course-related issue to resolve the student would normally talk to their Personal Tutor/Learning Coach first. International Operations are there to support, help and advice on any issue which is important to the student. International Operations staff will be happy to make an appointment with you.

Accommodation You will be more successful in your studies if you live in warm, comfortable accommodation. The College Accommodation Officer is available on 01202 205317. If you have problems with accommodation, ask for help before the problem gets too difficult.

Student Services Provide a range of support for all students, including advice and guidance, up-to-date careers and University information, a counseling service and support for personal and confidential issues. Visit The Link at North Road or Lansdowne site for more information, or phone 01202 205896.

Religious Welfare In the Bournemouth and Poole area there are a number of places of worship for people of various religious faiths. We are aware that some students may require special arrangements during particularly important times. Contact International Operations for further information.

Health Registering with a Doctor We strongly advise you to take out personal medical insurance before you arrive, or soon after your arrival. If your course of study is six months or more, you now be subject to an integrated surcharge payment in order to claim treatment from the National Health Service. You can obtain further information on what treatment will be available from: www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigration-application. If you have to spend any time in hospital as an in-patient, you may receive a hospital bill at a later stage. The need for medical insurance is obvious.

Prescriptions If you manage to register with a doctor as an NHS patient (and you must find a doctor near to where you will be living), and you are over 18, you will be asked to pay something

towards the cost of medicines. Each item

purchased on prescription costs £8.20 at chemists. Prescriptions are free for students under 18 who are in full-time education. These and other medicines can be obtained from the pharmacy counter at chemists.

Reciprocal Health Agreements If you are from a country which has a reciprocal health agreement with the UK, you will already be covered and need not take out health insurance. Agreements with the countries in List A cover nationals of the countries concerned. People who can present a passport showing that they are nationals of these countries should be treated as exempt from charges in respect of treatment, the need for which arose, during a visit to the UK. Agreements with countries in List B cover all residents of these countries regardless of their nationality. People who can present either a passport or residence permit, identity card or social security card showing that they are resident in a listed country should be exempted from charges in respect of treatment, the need for which arose, during a visit to the UK. Under the terms of the reciprocal arrangements with those countries marked with an asterisk *, exemption also applies to citizens or nationals who have been referred to the UK specifically for NHS treatment. Normally the referrals can be made only when the countries do not have adequate facilities to provide the treatment needed. EU Nationals are covered and will receive NHS treatment free.

The UK has reciprocal health care

arrangements with the following

countries:

EEA countries plus Iceland,

Liechtenstein and Norway, Switzerland

by special arrangement.

Nationals of, and UK nationals in the

following countries:

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia,

Croatia, Georgia, Gibraltar, Yugoslavia

i.e. Serbia and Montenegro,

Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Macedonia,

Moldova, New Zealand, Russia,

Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine,

Uzbekistan. Residents irrespective of nationality of

the following countries:

Anguilla, Australia, Barbados, British

Virgin Islands, Falkland Islands, Iceland,

Isle of Man, Jersey, Montserrat, St.

Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Accidents and Emergencies If you are involved in an accident or an emergency situation outside of College, dial 999 for help. Your call is free and will be

answered quickly. You must describe the

emergency,give details of the location and possibly wait until help arrives. Accident and

emergency treatment in a hospital following an accident is free, but not all hospitals have a Casualty or an Accident Department. We have two hospitals which provide a 24 hour casualty/accident service, namely Poole Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

First Aid A ‘first aider’ is available throughout the

College day for emergency treatment. To

call a ‘first aider’ get a member of staff to call

the College emergency number or go quickly

to Main Reception and request help. Any

injury or illness sustained outside College

or any long-standing medical problem should be dealt with by your own doctor. The College Emergency number is 222.

Studying at The College Courses Most of you will be undertaking one-year

or two-year academic or vocational courses, or

English Language Programmes. An increasing

number of international students move on to

university after they have completed their

studies at The College.

Teaching & Learning Styles You may find that the style of teaching in The College, and throughout the UK, is different from what you are used to. Learning is ‘student centred’. This means that the teaching staff will give you a certain amount of information, but you

will be expected to find out a lot for

yourself. The Learning Resources Centres

(LRCs) will be invaluable to you for

accessing information when you do your

assignments. The staff of the LRC’s are

experienced in helping students to help

themselves. It is acceptable to interrupt

the lecturer (politely of course) and ask for

clarification of a point, if necessary. During

discussions, members of the class are

invited to join in. You may well be asked

to prepare some work for a discussion.

Language Support Staff will help you with

this preparation.

Plagiarism/Copying It is extremely important that you do not offer other’s work as your own. You must give credit to the original author. You must not copy work produced by classmates. THESE ARE SERIOUS ISSUES!

Language Issue This is probably the biggest challenge (particularly at first) for most international students whose first language is not English. In order to get a place on a College course you have already demonstrated that you have some ability in dealing with English language requirements. It is possible, however, that you have not had much practice in dealing with a variety of English accents. You may have some difficulty at first. This is natural. If you do not understand something, please ask!

Language Support (Vocational & Academic Courses) Language support is available throughout the academic year to help you with specific study skills problems such as note-taking, essay-writing or preparing for discussions. Some students may need more general help.

Attendance A full attendance is required during your stay

at College. Make sure that you inform the

College about absences due to illness. From

time-to-time, Immigration Officers contact

The College to check the attendance records

of international students. We are obliged to

pass on such information. A poor attendance

record may be held against you when you apply to renew your Leave To Remain, and you will not receive College Certification if your attendance is unacceptable.

The Towns of Bournemouth and Poole Location Bournemouth and Poole are well-situated between the New Forest to the east and the Purbeck Hills to the west. London is only just over two hours away. Buses and trains run frequently to and from the capital city. You will receive additional information at Induction about this beautiful area.

The Hub Christians in Bournemouth invite you to Meet

friends, relax, talk, practice your English and

perhaps have a free cup of tea

or coffee!!! People from all countries and

religions find a warm welcome at The Hub every Friday between 2000 and 2300 and we are situated very close to The Lansdowne.

Citizens Advice Bureau The bureau is open for free advice on

legal matters. The address is: The Town

Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth.

Telephone: (01202) 290967

Advice line – 08444 111444

Other information International Student

Identity Card The International Student Identity Card is the

key to easy, low cost travel for students. It is the

only document which is internationally

accepted as proof of your student status. With

the ISIC, you are

eligible for money-saving student discounts

and special services when you travel.

Some of the benefits of being an ISIC

holder include:

• Access to special student air fares.

• Student prices on coach, rail and ferry travel abroad.

• Access to worldwide student travel

office network.

• Saving on accommodation, sightseeing

and entertainment.

• Free copy of the ISIC World Travel

Handbook.

The card costs *£12.00 and you can collect

leaflets from STA Travel in Bournemouth.

*Price subject to change.

Postal Services There is a first-class and a second-class

postal service in the UK. First-class postage is *62p (internal and EU countries) and second-class postage is *57p. Post Offices, which sell stamps and provide many other services, are widely-distributed throughout the Bournemouth and Poole area. They are open from 0900 to 1730 on weekdays. Some remain open on Saturday, but many close at lunchtime on that day. You can obtain books of stamps from newsagents. Post is collected from post boxes every day at regular intervals, though collections are less frequent on Saturdays and Sundays. *Price subject to change

Telephones There are telephones for public use in streets,

shops, arcades, stations and many public

buildings. You will need 10p (and sometimes

20p, 50p and £1) coins to operate the

telephone except for Cardphones which are

operated by special cards which cost £2, £4, £10 or £20. These ‘phone cards’ are obtainable in Post Offices and in many shops. To use most coin-operated telephones, you put your money in the box before dialling the number you require. For assistance, dial 100 (Britain) or 155 (International) and ask for

the operator. For Directory Enquiries dial

118118 (Britain) or 152 (International).

Mobile Telephones Please choose ‘pay as you go’ deals and do not

leave your homestay family with debts.

Coins and Notes The unit of currency is the pound sterling (£). It is divided into one hundred pence (100p). The coinage used is the 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p,

50p, £1,£2 and £5 Paper notes are issued in £5, £10, £20 and £50 denominations. Northern Ireland and Scotland produce their own notes

and they can be used in England.

Internet & E-mail As a college student you will be able to have free access to internet and e-mail facilities as long as you are enrolled at The College.

British Council You may be aware of the British Council from

your own country. The headquarters of the

British Council in the UK are at: Bridgewater

House, 58 Whitworth Street,

Manchester M1 6BB (0161) 957 7755 www.britishcouncil.org

Tourist Information Westover Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2BU 0845 051 1700

Enefco House 19 The Quay, Poole, BH13 1HJ

0845 234 5560

153

Immigration for Non-EU Students Uk Visas and Immigration

Contact Centre Tier 4, PO Box 500

Durham DH99 1WJ

Immigration helpline: 0870 606 7766

www.gov.uk

Nationality Office Bournemouth Police Station

Madeira Road, Lansdowne, Bournemouth, Dorset

(01202) 220693

(Very close to The College at the Lansdowne)

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) 115 Old Street, London EC1V 9JR (0207) 251 8708

Telephone advice service: Thursdays 1000-1200

Office open to the public:

Mon, Tues, Thus and Fri 1000 to 1200

Job Centre Plus Monday to Thursday 0900-1630 and Friday 0930-1530

Winton - 609 Wimborne Road, Winton,

Bournemouth BH9 2AR

Boscombe - 744-748 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6BX

Bournemouth - Tamarisk House, 1 Cotlands Road, Bournemouth BH1 3BG

Poole - Old Town Market , Dear Hay Lane, Poole, BH15 1NZ

UKCISA The United Kingdom Council for International

Student Affairs. This is a national organisation

which co-ordinates arrangements for the welfare

of overseas students. It provides valuable

information and can be contacted in case of

particular difficulty.

UKCISA 9-17 St Albans Place, London N1 0NX

www.ukcisa.org.uk

Insurance for International Students Endsleigh Insurance,

150 High Street,

Southampton

Telephone: 0800 028 3571

The nearest office is at Bournemouth

University.

www.endsleigh.co.uk

NUS Nelson Mandela House

461 Holloway Road

London, N7 6LJ

Drugs If you have a problem with drugs directly or indirectly please talk to a member of staff or telephone the free number:

0800-776600

Passports There is no need to carry your actual passport around with you, but it would do no harm to carry a photocopy of the visa page together with the personal details page.

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