Entry Requirements

Details of entry criteria are given in the College prospectus for all courses and you should check the specific entry requirements for your chosen course. You can use course search (remember to search under full time courses or view our Prospectus for International Students).

Students applying from overseas will need to have the equivalent qualifications from their own country. We use the British Council International Guide to Qualifications in Education as a reference for identifying equivalent grades/qualifications.

We advise you to contact us before you apply for a course to see how your qualification compares with that in the U.K.

You can contact us at enquiries@harrow.ac.uk

You can also use UKNARIC to compare your qualifications. It is a national agency responsible for providing information and advice about vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from all over the world.

Level of English
As a general rule to study on a full-time course at the College applicants are expected to have achieved either IELTS Level 6 or Cambridge First Certificate. You will need to provide copies of all relevant certificates.

The College will also want to assess your written English and you should provide a piece of written work, at least one side of A4 paper, on the subject of “Yourself - your past, present and future”. This piece of work must be handwritten, not done on computer and not using spell check or a dictionary. This piece of work must be provided, even if you have the relevant qualifications.

If your level of English is not adequate for your chosen course the College will normally be able to offer you an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) course for either one term or one academic year, whichever is appropriate.

UK Border Agency Information
Harrow College is registered with the UK Border Agency as a sponsor for overseas students coming to study with us. If you are a national from a country outside the European Economic Area (EEA) you must apply for permission to enter the UK to study. Nationals from outside the EEA who are resident in the EEA must still apply for permission to enter the UK.

UKBA Information for full time students (includes those joining the EFL Intensive programme)
Students from outside the EEA should apply using the College's application form. Link to application form pdf The College will assess your eligibility to study on the course you are applying for, based on your existing qualifications and level of English. You will also be advised of the fees for the course. Contact Debbie Hartley dhartley@harrow.ac.uk for full-time course information and email enquiries@harrow.ac.uk for EFL programmes.

If you are under 18, you may apply to study on any full time course leading to a qualification. If you are over 18, the course for which you are applying must lead to a Level 3 qualification. You must apply for a full-time programme of study.

You will need to apply to the UK Border Agency using the electronic Sponsorship Management System. Your visa, if issued, is not transferable between educational institutions. Harrow College is required to report information about students who are sponsored to study in the UK to the UK Border Agency, including students who fail to enrol or miss lessons.

When you enrol on your programme of study, you must present your passport, ID card and immigration status document. The College is required to keep copies of these documents. If you have entered the country as a dependent of another, we must keep copies of their documents.

Courses
You can search for a course using the course search above, but remember to search for a full-time course. International students on full-time courses must study a minimum of 15 hours per week. The EFL Intensive course is 15 hours per week. Students studying A level and vocational courses at level 3 normally study at least 15 hours per week.

If you are not sure what to study or need further advice and guidance please contact enquiries@harrow.ac.uk