Homework is officially finished – in France at least.

No more angry tears over the 9-times tables at the kitchen table. No more sheets of grammar discovered the next morning in the bottom the book bag.

French President Francois Hollande won the adoration of school children (and their time-crunched parents) when he promised a total nation-wide ban on homework. The promise was made as part of a series of important education reforms: increasing the number of teachers, reducing the number of students held back each year, incentives for teachers to work in low-income areas. But it’s the homework cancellation that’s making headlines.

Foreign student and researcher mobility : making France more attractive

The assets enabling France to attract researchers, professors, students and companies must be emphasized and developed in coordination with all the players concerned. French universities need to become more internationally competitive in order to attract the best foreign students, whose presence helps compensate for the relative scarcity of callings in scientific domains among French students, particularly at the doctoral level. Our country must also place positive emphasis on the recent changes and reforms in French universities, the measures facilitating foreign investment in France and the development of incentive programs encouraging exportation.

The Mobility and Attractiveness Policy Directorate of the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MAEE) is based on the competitive clusters “model.” These clusters, which include research laboratories, universities and companies from a given region, were created in 2005 as part of regional town and country planning. From the outset, their goal was to encourage teamwork among players generally unaccustomed to this type of coordination. Similarly, combining these three sectors (business, research laboratories and universities) under a single administrative umbrella makes it possible to surpass increasingly porous borders and address the issues relating to international mobility with all of these influential French players.

I-UK is global UK focused agency, which helps thousands of students enter a wide range of universities and colleges in the UK

SI-UK (Study in UK) is hosting its Sixth UK University Fair at Earls Court in London on November 3rd, 2012 for international students looking to study at a UK university, the SI-UK University Fair is a fantastic opportunity for them to meet top universities from across the UK on one day, and in one great, central location!
Over 70 top UK universities will be in attendance at SI-UK’s UK University Fair, including Oxford, Bristol, LSE, Manchester, St Andrews and many, many others. Representatives from each university will be on hand to provide valuable advice and specific course information. Admissions officers will be available to discuss entry requirements, and visa specialists will be present to offer guidance on visa applications from any country of origin. Seminars and presentations from the universities themselves will be running throughout the course of the afternoon. Students may even receive an on-the-spot offer from the university of their dreams, or discover they are eligible for one of one hundred scholarships that may be available on the day!
International students looking to attend SI-UK’s University Fair should register online today for FREE entry at www.ukunifair.co.uk.
SI-UK University Fair for International Students
Earls Court, London
Sat 3rd Nov 2012
12:00 – 17:00

 SI-UK London Office (Map and Directions)
To make a reservation, please contact us at:
Tel: 020-7287-7040
Email: info@studyin-uk.com

UK Student Visa

I-UK is global UK focused agency, which helps thousands of students enter a wide range of universities and colleges in the UK every year.  We provide full support to our clients to apply to student and work (after graduation) visas in the UK. Our London office will assist students extend their visa or change to a work visa (Tier 2) after they finish their studies.

Types of students Visa
Frequently asked Questions
SI UK Immigration Enquiry
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
New visa policies in the UK (from April 2011)
The UKBA has changed its policy regarding international student visas in April 2011.

International students at UK universities can still work 20 hours a week during studies
International students at UK universities can still work full time during holiday periods
International students can work at any company, this is not restricted
There are no limits on the number of international student visas granted each year
After graduating you can work full-time in the UK if your job offer provides a salary of 20,000 GBP or more
Normal starting salary for university graduates in the UK is between 22,000-24,000 GBP
Students will have four months to find a job after they graduate
There are no limits on the number of work (Tier 2) visa granted to international students
Students who display great entrepreneurial skills will be granted a work visa
Study VISA in the UK
This guidance explains what you will need to do if you want to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) to study, and what the Immigration Rules say. It is only a guide but it aims to answer some common questions.

A new entry clearance (visa) category of student VISA has been introduced for the students who come to the United Kingdom to study.

Tier 4 Student Visa
You can apply for a student visa under Tier 4 (General)

-Guidance for Tier 4 applicants.

The main changes to student VISA are as follows:

From April 2012, any institution wanting to sponsor students will need to be classed as a Highly Trusted sponsor, and will need to become accredited by a statutory education inspection body by the end of 2012. The current system does not require this, and has allowed too many poor-quality colleges to become sponsors.
Students coming to study at degree level will need to speak English at an 'upper intermediate' (B2) (5.5 IELTS) level, and students entering the UK for pathway/college or pre-dress courses will need a 'lower intermediate' (B1) ((4.0 IELTS) level.
UK Border Agency staff will be able to refuse entry to students who cannot speak English without an interpreter, and who therefore clearly do not meet the minimum standard.
Students at universities and publicly funded further education colleges will retain their current work rights, but all other students will have no right to work. Restrictions will be placed on work placements in courses outside universities.
Only postgraduate students at universities and government-sponsored students will be able to bring their dependants. At the moment, all students on longer courses can bring their dependants.
The UKBA will limit the overall time that can be spent on a student visa to 3 years at lower levels (as it is now) and 5 years at higher levels. At present, there is no time limit for study at or above degree level.
Post-Study Work

The current Post-Study Work route will be closed from April 2012, which allows students 2 years to seek employment after their course ends. The new system will allow graduates to stay in the UK and work as long as they get a job offer from a sponsoring employer with a Salary of 20,000 GBP, the student will have four months after graduation to find a job (see next point below)
Those graduating from a UK university with a recognised degree, PGCE, or PGDE will be able to switch into Tier 2 (Tier 2 of the points-based system will be able to stay to work.)
There will not be a limit on the number of jobs granted under Tier 2.
Students will only be able to switch from student visa (Tier 4) to work visa (Tier 2) while they are in the UK, before their student visa expires (4 months after they finish their course).
The normal Tier 2 requirements will apply, except for the Resident Labour Market Test.
We will ensure that genuine student entrepreneurs with a great idea are able to stay on in the UK to develop their business proposition.


Rules for applying Student VISA – Tier 4 (General)

1) All students making a Tier 4 application will have to submit his/her biometrics details. An application can only be assessed once these are received.

2) Students must meet the full requirements of the Immigration Rules and have 40 points in total (having a valid confirmation of acceptance for studies: 30 points, maintenance of funds: 10 points).

3) The organization (university or college) that provides your education in the UK must be approved by UKBA

Documents that students must send with his/her application:

4)    To claim points, a student must send the required documents listed in this guidance when he/she makes his/her application.

5)    Documents must be issued by an authorised official of the issuing organization.

6)    For students overseas, where a document is not in English or Welsh, the original must be accompanied by a fully certified translation by a professional translator/translation company.

Do you need a uk visa?

This questionnaire will help you to decide whether you need to obtain a visa before you travel to the UK. It also contains guidance on the type of visa that you might need.

The questionnaire is for all foreign nationals who want to come to or transit the UK. ('Transit' means to pass through the UK on your way to another country without staying here.)

If you want to travel to some Commonwealth countries and British overseas territories, you may be able to apply for a visa through our visa application centres worldwide. Please use our Country finder for information about the application procedure in your country of residence.