Visa Requirements
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Speakeasy School of English is accredited by the British Council under the Accreditation UK scheme. This means we can support your entry to the UK to learn English for courses up to 11 months. Depending on how long you want to stay in the UK, you can study with us on an ETA, Standard Visitor Visa, or Short Term Study Visa. When you enrol, we will provide you with a letter on official headed paper with the necessary details to prove you will be learning English with us.
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ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)
The ETA allows you to study in the UK for up to 6 months and is for nationals who do not need a visa to enter the UK. From April 2025, most European visitors, including those from EU countries, need an ETA before traveling to the UK. An ETA is not a visa, it’s a travel permit that allows multiple visits of up to 6 months over a 2-year period.
Standard Visitor Visa
A Standard Visitor visa allows anyone to study on a short course for up to 6 months at an accredited school. If you are a Non-Visa National, your Standard Visitor Visa will be issued on arrival in the UK – we can provide a letter on official headed paper to prove you will be learning English with us, which you can show to the immigration officer at the airport. If you are a Visa National, you need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa before you travel. We will provide you with a letter to support your visa application.
Short-term Study Visa
A Short-Term Study visa allows anyone to study on an English language course between 6 to 11 months. You can stay in the UK for the length of the course plus 30 days. Non-Visa nationals and Visa Nationals have to apply for a Short Term Study Visa before they travel. You will need a letter from our school to submit with your visa application. You will also need to prove why you want to study English and that you have enough money for your stay in the UK.
Last updated: April 2025
