International Students

We welcome students from across the globe to Ampleforth. Our international students can join us in any year group; some come for seven years from Junior House through to the Sixth Form, others opt to study a particular course, for example GCSEs or A Levels. All benefit from the many opportunities available, often learning new skills they would not have experienced elsewhere. Many choose to stay and apply to UK universities while others return to their home country or travel further afield. An Ampleforth education opens doors to further education and careers across the globe. Our very warm and inclusive ethos means our UK students welcome their international peers, benefiting from the broad cultural heritage and diversity of our community. International students are helped with travel to and from home by our Travel Department - see details here: Ampleforth College - Travel

Application

To apply from overseas, students are asked to send a recent school report and a copy of their passport to the Admissions office. An interview with the Registrar will be arranged (which can take place online) and students will be asked to complete assessments in Maths and English. All applicants should be registered with us before sitting the assessments. Successful outcomes in the interview and assessments will result in an offer of a place. For those who require a visa, this will be an unconditional offer (as required for a visa application). 

Visas - Right to Study in the UK

Ampleforth College is licensed as a Child Student sponsor by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to sponsor pupils who require visas to study in the United Kingdom. Subject to certain requirements being met, we will issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number to a pupil requiring a visa if they have been offered and accepted a place to study at Ampleforth. This usually happens in May, ahead of enrolment in September. 

The CAS is used by the family to apply for the Child Student visa on behalf of the student. European families will typically be able to complete the application online and will receive an e-digital security clearance once accepted by the Home Office. Students from outside of Europe will typically be asked to attend an appointment at a Biometric Testing Centre in their home country and a British Residency Permit (BRP) will be sent by post to be collected at Ampleforth College upon their arrival. 

Please contact our Registrar, Rebecca Steinebach, on rcss@ampleforth.org.uk for further details. There is useful information on the gov.uk website about how you can apply to come to, or remain, in the UK as a Child Student.

Academically, the support I received was outstanding. I felt well-prepared when returning to study and work in Spain, and I credit that to the depth and quality of the education I received at Ampleforth