Study
Institutions – Tier 4 Sponsor License & Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)
- If you are an educator and seeking a Tier 4 sponsor licence, then please refer to the Sponsor Licensing Policy
- Current sponsor licence holders can be viewed online
- Sponsors License Holders must apply to the Isle of Man Immigration Service for Confirmation for Acceptance of Studies (CAS) to sponsor prospective students. Our CAS application form is found on our Visa application forms and fees page.
Tier 4: (General) Students
It is the responsibility of any person making an application for entry clearance or to vary their leave to satisfy themselves that they meet the requirements for the category to which they are applying before making such an application. The Isle of Man Immigration Service strongly recommends each applicant seeks their own independent legal advice from a person qualified to give immigration advice.
The Isle of Man Immigration Service are regulators for immigration services in the Isle of Man. Accordingly, its officers are unable to give advice on immigration matters as this could result in a conflict of interest when considering an application which might be made.
Overview
You can apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the Isle of Man if you’re 18 or over and you:
- have been offered a place on a course and have a corresponding CAS from the sponsoring Institution
- can speak, read, write and understand English
- have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will vary depending on your circumstances
- there are no minimum hours of study per week, except for courses under bachelor level, in which case the course of study must be for at least 15 hours per week
- meet the other eligibility requirements as set out in the Isle of Man Immigration Rules
*Study in the Isle of Man is only permitted at an institution that is not an Academy or a school maintained by a local authority.
Eligibility
You must have:
- an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsor
- a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) given to you by your education provider – you will need to provide this with your visa application
- enough money to support yourself and pay for your course – the amount will vary depending on your circumstances
How long you can stay
Type of Course | Period of entry clearance to be granted before the course starts | Period of entry clearance to be granted after the course ends |
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12 months or more | 1 month before the course starts or 7 days before the intended date of travel, whichever is later | 4 months |
6 months or more but less than 12 months | 1 month before the course starts or 7 days before the intended date of travel, whichever is later | 2 months |
Pre-sessional course of less than 6 months | 1 month before the course starts or 7 days before the intended date of travel, whichever is later | 1 month |
Course of less than 6 months that is not a pre-sessional course | 7 days before the course starts | 7 days |
Postgraduate doctor or dentist | 1 month before the intended date of travel, whichever is later | 1 month |
What you can and can’t do
You can:
- study
- apply from inside or outside the UK
- apply to extend your stay with our Tier 4 application form
- work in most jobs – depending on what level your course is and what kind of sponsor you have
You can work:
- for those on a course of below degree level study; part-time during term for up to 10 hours per week
- for those on a course of degree level study; part-time during term time for no more than 20 hours per week
- full-time during vacations
- on a work placement as part of your course, (but not for more than 50% of your course time)
- as a student union sabbatical officer for up to 2 years
You can’t:
- study at an academy or a local authority-funded school (also known as a maintained school) or further education college
- get public funds
- take a full-time permanent job or be self-employed
- work as a doctor or dentist in training
- work as a professional sportsperson (for example a sports coach) or entertainer
- settle in the UK on this visa
Further Information can be found at the Isle of Man Immigration Rules page.
Apply
Complete an application for entry clearance to the Isle of Man on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
The Tier 4 route applies to students with an unconditional offer of a place on a relevant course of studies and Tier 4 applicants must be sponsored by a Licensed Education Provider in the Isle of Man.
Migrants who apply under the Tier 4 category are not eligible to apply for settlement (also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain).
Tier 4 (Child) Student - Overview
This route is for children at least 4 years old and under the age of 17 who wish to be educated in the Isle of Man at an Independent School. Schools maintained by the Department of Education, Sports and Culture are not permitted to sponsor students under this route.
You must also:
- have a place on a course and corresponding CAS from the sponsoring Institution
- have the consent of your parent or guardian
- have enough money to cover your course fees and living costs
- meet the eligibility requirements
How long you can stay
Age when you can apply | How long you can stay |
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Under 16 | Course length (up to 6 years) plus 4 months afterwards |
Under the age of 18 | Course length (up to 3 years) plus 4 months afterwards |
What you can and can’t do
You can:
- study at an independent school
- apply from outside the UK & Isle of Man
- apply to extend your stay with our Tier 4 application form
You can also work, if you’re 16 or over:
- part-time during term for up to 10 hours per week
- full-time during vacations
- on a work placement as part of your course, (but not for more than 50% of your course time)
- as a student union sabbatical officer for up to 2 years
You can’t:
- study at an academy or a local authority-funded school (also known as a maintained school) or further education college
- get public funds
- take a full-time permanent job or be self-employed
- work as a doctor or dentist in training
- work as a professional sportsperson (for example a sports coach) or entertainer
- settle in the UK on this visa
- bring in family members (‘dependants’) – if your parents want to accompany you, they’ll need to apply for a Parent of a Tier 4 (Child) visa
Further Information can be found at the Isle of Man Immigration Rules page.