Administration and Facilitie
	Personal Healthcare
	Working in the UK
	Visa
	Travelling in London
	Law i Need to Know

Administration and Facilities:

What are the services I will receive from the college when I require?

The college administration is dedicated to provide the best service to you. One of our members of admin staff will look after your needs whenever you may require support for the following topics:

	Visa renewal
	Accommodation
	Health and safety
	Part time jobs
	GP (general Practitioner) or any other medical help
	Opening bank accounts
	Apply for NI (National Insurance) no.
	Council tax
	London transport student discount travel card.
	International students ID cards
	Student discount
	Worship places.
	Study tour etc.

N.B. You will be given the Student Handbook 2006/07 during your registration. You may find the details in the guidebook. If you have any query about the support services please ask at the reception.

What is the opening hour of my college?

Can I use college address and other facilities for my personal correspondence?

You may be able to use the college as your postal address. It is subject to prior permission from the registrar. You also have to comply with some terms and conditions which is available to the reception.
A photocopy machine, fax facility will be available for the students. In order for you to use this facility, you have to collect a prepaid card from the registry.

What do I do if I need a letter or document (ID card, library card, prepaid card etc) from the College?

Please go to the reception and ask for a Student Request Form. Complete the form and return it to the registrar. If you need a student ID card or a library card, please enclose a passport size photograph with your name printed at its back.
Please allow at least 3 working days for the process. Your request will be handled with great care. Some request will be done with an immediate effect.

Can I use the computers and internet outside my class hours?

Yes, you will be given a user name and password on your registration for internet access and computer use from the reception. You will have all time internet access at your college. You are advised not to misuse this facility. You must note that you are strictly prohibited to access certain sites like pornographic site, coping or loading software.

Can I borrow books from the college library and other libraries?

Yes you can. Our library has been designed to offer study to research facility for all our students, teachers, and staffs. The library supports in many ways to develop teaching and learning achievement. It is compatible to maintain and evaluate the changing information requires in higher education. We aim to maintain and develop relationships with other library services in order to keep our facility updated for all time.

Can I use Mobile phones at college premises?

No. The use of mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the class, library and lab rooms. Please switch off your mobile phone on entrance at your class rooms.

Can I record my lectures?

It is important that you must seek permission from the lecturer before recording the lectures.

Can I smoke inside the college building?

You are not permitted to smoke within the college building. You may find smoking area outside the main entrance of the college building.

Personal Healthcare:

Who do I contact if I have a personal problem after arriving in the UK?

During your time at Brit College you will always find a personal tutor assigned to discuss with any issues you may require. If you have just arrived in the UK you may find some personal problems like:

Physical illness
Loneliness
Family problems
Homesickness
Depression
Cross cultural shock etc

In that regard please see the Head of Student Services who can offer you a confidential counselling service. If you feel your difficulties will take longer time to resolve, you can apply for Youth Counselling Service. This service offers counselling once a week for up to 2 years at a low cost.

How do I find a doctor?

You need to register with a GP (General Practitioner) to receive regular medical service. If you need a physician urgently, you will have to find a Chemist/Pharmacy near to where you live for emergency advice. Alternatively you can visit your local Walk In Centre to see a doctor. They can give you the Telephone no of your local surgeries where you need to call to make an appointment for your registration with a GP. Alternatively you may find the no from the Local Health authority.
Once you get an appointment with a GP, visit the surgery. You will be given a form to complete. Once you are registered you can see your doctor as many times as you require subject to prior appointment.

What if I need a doctor very urgent?

If you don’t get any appointment with your GP or need a doctor very urgent, you may find several doctors near to the college which you can see in an emergency. But they will charge you £30-£40 for per consultation.

What do I do if I need to see a dentist?

Dental treatment is not free in the UK. You can find a local dentist from the local health authority. Please ask your college reception for the nearest dentists’ contact.

Working in the UK:

Can I work during my studies?

Yes. But if you are a full time student and you are on a student visa, you are allowed to work maximum 20 hours a week during the term time. Only during the vacation time of your course you may work extra hours if your college permits you to do so. For further information please discuss with the registrar.

What do I need to apply for a job?

Before you apply for a job, it is important that you have the following things ready:

Your contact no
Correspondent address
A bank account
National insurance (NI) no
A letter from the college which states your course details including study hours.
Two references

Normally employers ask for two references. You may take one reference from one of your lecturers subject to prior permission.

How do I find a job?

In the city of London it is more unlikely that you won’t find a job. There are plenty of part time and evening jobs for students at supermarkets, fast food shops, sales and marketing, pubs and bars etc. You will find all the updates, news, advert and vacancies in some of the popular newspapers namely Evening Standard, Metro, London Jobs etc.

Do I have to pay tax?

Normally students do not earn enough to pay tax. You should ask your employer and discuss these issues before you sign an employment contract with them.

Visa:

Can I extend my student visa once it expires?

Yes. If you are at the middle of your course or willing to undertake another course after the successful completion of your current course, you may apply to extend your visa. You can not carry on your studies without a valid visa.

What do I need to extend my student visa?

You need to apply for the extension before it expires. But not earlier than the last 6 weeks. You need the following documents for an extension:

	Your passport
	Your Bank statements for the last three months.
	Letter from the sponsor, if someone is financing you while studying and living in the UK.
	2 passport size photographs
	Visa application form which you can download from the college or Home Office website.
	Visa application fees.
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Please note that if you do not have at least 80% attendance, the Home Office will not extend your visa.

Can I visit another country during my course?

Yes you can, if you are on vacation. If You need visa contact the embassy of the country you are wishing to travel for an appointment. Bring all the documents they require during the interview. You will need a letter from the College. Please complete the student request form and return it to the registrar.

Travelling in London:

How do I travel one place to another in London?

There are all kinds of transport available in London. Travelling in London is fast, reliable and comfortable. You will find routes covered dynamically by bus, train, tube (underground), c2c and British rail services. Please visit www.tfl.gov.uk for more details.

Can I get discounts on transport?

Yes, you can have 30% discount on London transport. If you are a full time student aged 18 or over you can apply for a London Transport Student Photo Card. Discounts on coach and British Rail services are also available for students. Ask British Rail stations for details.

How do I apply for a Student Travel Photo Card?

Collect the application form from the reception of the College.
Complete the application form and return it to the reception for signature and college stamp.
If you have not given your credit/debit card details in the payment section of the form, enclose a cheque/postal order payable to Transport Trading Limited.
Attach a passport size photograph with your name printed on the reverse.
Post the completed application form with the payment to the address given in the application form.

Where do I get instant information, if I don’t know how to get to somewhere in London?

For information on the travel routes, departure and arrival time, travel duration telephone London Transport Travel Information on 0207 222 1234

Law I need to know:

Driving:
You must have an International drivers license and insurance to drive in the UK. Always wear the seat belt, otherwise you will be fined.

Attendance:
The Home Office requirement of attendance for International students is at least 80%. If your attendance is not satisfactory you may not be able to extend your visa to study or to remain as a student in the UK.

Smoking:
You must be 16. Smoking is prohibited in underground stations and any other public places.

Drinking:
Drinking alcohol is permitted for people over 18. If you look like under 21 you will be asked to show your ID that proofs your age in most places before you buy alcohol. It is against the law in some places to drink in the street.

Drug:
It is illegal to use or possess any of the following drugs in the UK:
Cannabis
Amphetamines
Heroin
Cocaine
Ecstasy

Sexual relationships:
It is illegal to have sexual relations with a member of the opposite sex under the age of 16 or with a member of the same sex under the age of 18.

AIDS and STD:

If you ever doubt that you may have AIDS or any STD, speak confidentially to the head of student services or contact the National AIDS Help Line on 0800 567 123.