Welcome to LCC

We would like to give a warm welcome to London Corporate College and we hope you will find the berlow information useful.

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

FAQs

Q1. How do I get admission to study at LCC?

First of all, you can download the application form from here. Complete the application form and submit all the required documents. You can also visit us in person and collect the application form at the college. Visiting us in person will give you the added advantage of a face to face consultation with one of our college team. Once you have submitted the application form with all the requirements, the college will then inform you the outcome of the application in few days.

Q2. Is there any requirement of English for admission at LCC?

If your stay in UK requires student Visa, you require to provide English Certificate result according to the United Kingdom Boarder Agency (UKBA) requirements.

Q3. How much do I need to deposit for the course and when?

The student will have to deposit at least 60% of the course fee plus a £350 admin charge (non refundable) before the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) has been offered. The payment is normally received along with your completed application form.

Q4. In the case of Visa refusal, will I get a refund?

If your Visa is refused, we require such proof. The original CAS letter, refusal letter, college's offer letter and the scanned copy of the refusal stamp on your passport are needed in order to refund your fee. If the Visa has been refused due to consequence of the college you will be eligible for the refund, apart from the £350 which is non refundable. This procedure can sometimes take up to 60 days to be processed. However, if your visa has been refused because of issues with your documents such as submission of incomplete or invalid or unrecognised documents, there will be no refund given and you will be liable to pay the rest of the course fee.

Q5. Can I get the refund if the Visa has been granted to me?

Once the Visa has been granted, the student is not eligible for a refund and the student is thus required to pay the outstanding course fee as agreed before the Visa decision.

Q6. Is my registration fee with the awarding bodies and exam fee included in my tuition fee?

No, the student will have to pay registration and exam fees separately to the awarding bodies.

Q7. Does the College provide any hostel and accommodation facilities?

The College does not have any hostel and accommodation facilities of its own but the College can arrange temporary accommodation. An initial payment of £150 has to be paid by the student before their arrival to the UK to arrange such services.

Q8. Is there any airport pick up facility once I arrive to the UK?

The College can arrange a pick up facility from airports but there is a charge of which must be arranged before travelling and arriving in the UK. This charge may vary, depending on the destination the student would like to arrive.

Q9. Do you offer part time courses?

No, we do not offer part time courses. Nevertheless, British & EU Nationals can study part time.

Q10. Do you offer evening and weekend courses?

No, we do not offer evening and weekend courses.

Q11. Do I need to get a National Insurance Number to work?

Yes if you are allowed to work, you cannot work in the UK without a National Insurance Number. We strongly recommend that you seek employment only with those employers who hire within the National Insurance framework. This will also give you sick pay and holiday rights.

Q12. Will the college help me in getting the National Insurance Number?

We can provide you with the necessary documentation to obtain a National Insurance Number, provided you have a student Visa with work allowed or are an EU national.

Q13. What is the minimum age the college accepts students?

The Student must be at least 18 years of age.

Q14. Are there Library facilities in the College?

The college has a reasonable sized library and reading room. The College also provides arrangements for the students to open memberships in a local library's that is supported by massive on-line references.

Q15. How important is the attendance?

Student attendance is taken extremly seriously. Student's, during term time, must attend at least 16 hours per week. If you are absent for more than 10 consecutive study days, the college will contact you with a warning. If you do not respond and explain with proof the reason(s) for your absence within the following 5 days, the college will report you to the UKBA. Also, if your attendance falls below 90% at any time, the college will contact you with a warning. If you do not provide sufficient proof for your absences, the college has the right to report you to the UKBA.

Q16. Can I withdraw my application from LCC?

If CAS has not been issued you can withdraw your application within seven days of submission, but you will still be charged the non refundable admin charge of £350. If CAS has not been issued and you withdraw your application after seven days the college requires you to pay half of the yearly fee of the course. If the CAS has been issued, you will be fully charged the course fee.

Q17. Can I change my course once I have started?

Yes it can be possible but subject to certain terms and conditions.

Q18. Can I postpone/freeze my course term?

No this cannot be possible unless you provide specific medical reason(s) and extenuating circumstances. Also you should not that if your stay in UK is on student Visa, you must have the Authorisation from UKBA for your visa status.

Q19. How much is the fee for any course? If I do not require UK Visa (i.e. British and EC students)

You will be required to pay less than of any course fee set for International students.

Q20. Can I transfer my study from another college to your college?

If you applied for UK Visa before 5th Oct 2009, you must inform/email UKBA. But if applied for Visa on or after this date you need to apply for a new Visa CAS. For more information you can visit the UKBA website