Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions that we hope will answer any of the questions that you might have about studying at CTL. If the question you have in mind is not here, please contact our Admissions Team.
- Can I apply online to the College?
- Does the College have wireless broadband?
- Can I pay fees by instalments?
- Can I pay my tuition fees by credit card?
- Can I pay a smaller deposit?
- What does the tuition fee include?
- Does the College offer scholarships?
- Can the College contact the British High Commission to help me get a visa?
- Can I get an exemption for subjects I have done somewhere else?
- Can I defer or change my course after entering the UK?
- What are the minimum entry requirements for my course?
- How long does it take to process my application?
- Can I use my laptop at the College?
- How many lectures do I have per week?
- What is the required classroom attendance?
- What happens if I do not attend classes?
- Can I work in the UK while studying?
- Can I stay in the UK after I complete my course?
Yes, the College website has a contact form. By completing the contact form you will receive a response by email from the Admissions Officer who will guide you on how to make your application.
Yes, the College is fully equipped with wireless broadband. Just bring your laptop in and Student Services will allocated an access key for you.
Yes, in order to allow students to spread the financial cost of tuition fees across the duration of the programme we allow tuition fees to be paid in instalments. Your agent or the Admissions Officer can provide you with a payment plan which is an agreement with the College to meet fee payments by certain dates.
Yes, students can pay by credit cards, however due to the high incidence of global credit card fraud, we request that the student or their sponsor complete a credit card payment form and fax a copy of the front and back of the card to the Admission Office to ensure that it is genuine.
For more information please refer to the fees section on this website.
The College has a strict policy on deposit payments and requests that students adhere to this for the following reasons. Firstly, a substantial deposit demonstrates that the student is both serious about their studies and can afford to study their chosen programme. Secondly, it demonstrates to the British High Commission or Embassy the same, and the student is more likely to receive a student visa.
The tuition fee includes access to the College services including library, computer labs and and all instruction during timetabled lectures, workshops, seminars or lab sessions. It does not include food, accommodation or transport.
Yes. The College occasionally offers scholarships to students with high academic qualifications in order to promote excellence.
We believe that incentives to reward high achievers will in turn encourage others to achieve better grades. Please note that scholarships are very competitive and students are advised to apply well in advance of your start date.
No, the College does not communicate on behalf of an individual student with a British Embassy or High Commission. The student will have their Unconditional Offer letter and Fee Receipt as their official acknowledgement of enrollment from the College.
Provided that the institution you previously studied at is recognised by our partner university and you can show original transcripts there is a possibility that exemptions can be granted.
The student may be permitted to change their course provided that they have good reason to do so and that there is a place on their chosen course. The final decision is made at the discretion of the Dean. A student will not be permitted to defer a course or change institution once they have been granted a student visa. Deferrals can only be considered if a student is leaving the UK for personal reasons, and intends to return after one term.
In general, courses are offered to students at who have completed 'O' Level or equivalent and higher. Minimum entry requirements are listed on every course information page under the heading 'Course Prerequisites'.
You should ensure that you meet these requirements at the time of application, and can provide documentary evidence (final school or degree certificate, English language certificate etc.) indicating that you meet these requirements.
Provided that your application is fully signed and completed we can generally process your application within 48 hours and email you a copy of your offer letter.
Yes, students are encouraged to bring their laptop to the College; in fact post graduate students should have a laptop for daily use. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that their laptop and personal belongings are kept safe at all times.
Depending on your course of choice you will have up to nine lectures per week; some are classified as workshops, seminars or lab sessions. Lectures take place between the hours on 9:30 am and 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, and will total a minimum of 15 hours per week.
We expect students to attend 100% of their classes, after all you or your parents are paying for this service. We realise that students occasionally become ill or have a family emergency, so are not always able to attend every class.
The minimum required attendance however is 85%. Failure to achieve this will result in an official written warning. Students who consistently achieve the highest grades have a classroom attendance of at least 95%.
An attendance sheet is maintained for every class. If you consistently miss classes you will receive a verbal warning, if you continue to be absent you will receive a written warning. Failure to respond to this will result in a letter to you recommending you for exclusion from the College. Upon receipt of this letter if you fail to report to the College your details will then be sent to the Home Office, where an immigration official will write to you asking for an explanation. Failure to explain your persistent absence from College may result in you being refused the right to remain in the United Kingdom.
If a student consistently misses one module or subject but maintains an adequate overall attendance may be asked to pay for that module again.
If a student is having a problem attending any class, they should contact their assigned Student Support Officer (SSO) immediately.
Yes, students are allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during holidays. International students must be able to demonstrate that they have the financial means to live in London without reporting to work.
Currently the national minimum wage is £5.35, however many jobs, particularly office work pay more than this.
There are various schemes in the UK which allow students to remain after completing a course. General advice on all schemes is available from UKCOSA.
From May 2006 there were some changes made to the SEGs scheme which allows all Masters and PhD students to remain for 1 year to work in the UK. For further information, refer to the WorkingInTheUK website.
