Britbabe Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hi My husband and I are returning back to the UK early 2016. My daughter is in year 11 at the moment and my son is completing year 12. I have been asked by the local college where I wish to enroll my kids how long have we been out of the UK. What is the relevance of this question? Is there something I should be concerned about, in terms of fees or being allowed to attend college? Regards Britbabe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Yes, they are working out whether your kids are now international students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I would contact the college about any possible affects. There will be issues at university level - children need to have been resident in the UK for 2 years prior to going to university in order to gain full funding. I believe, based on a friends facebook post today who is moving back from NZ that there are fees for A levels as well. She has been quoted 8k for A levels. However, that is based purely on her post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britbabe Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks for that but why would they be considered to be international students? It was through no fault of theirs that we decided to move to Aus or to move back to the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britbabe Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks Verystormy My kids are wanting to go to college not Uni. Oh my word this does put a spanner in the works............................. I have replied to the college stating which courses they wish to do let wait and see the costs........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) Thanks for that but why would they be considered to be international students?It was through no fault of theirs that we decided to move to Aus or to move back to the UK. Because they have been out of the UK for "x" number of years. It's as simple as that. The reason for the absence from the UK is not relevant to determining student status. Over several similar threads on this very subject, it would seem that some educational institutes are allowed to "vary" the terms of the govt instructions on determining international student status (especially if you have only been out of the UK on a temporary basis). It might be worth pleading your case with them. Edited October 22, 2015 by Suzukiscottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I think that much will depend on your children's date of births. Education upto the age of 19 is free at schools (and I was under the impression for colleges too, but perhaps the rules have changed recently). University is different. This may be helpful http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/International-Students/Fees--finance/Home-or-Overseas-fees/England-Further-Education-16-18/ I think it's saying that if your children are British citizens their education will be funded, but I would also check with the local education authority for clarification. It's compulsory to be in education or training, at least part time until you're 18 now, so it would be strange if it wasn't funded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4too Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I think that much will depend on your children's date of births. Education upto the age of 19 is free at schools (and I was under the impression for colleges too, but perhaps the rules have changed recently). University is different. This may be helpful http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/International-Students/Fees--finance/Home-or-Overseas-fees/England-Further-Education-16-18/ I think it's saying that if your children are British citizens their education will be funded, but I would also check with the local education authority for clarification. It's compulsory to be in education or training, at least part time until you're 18 now, so it would be strange if it wasn't funded. I’d just add that the devolved governments are responsible for education issues , so things are slightly different in Wales/ Scotland/ Northern Ireland. T x https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 My husband wanted to go to college and had to wait until he had been back in the UK 3 years otherwise would have had to pay international fees - he is way over 19 tho! Is it an FE college or sixth form college they want to go to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramac Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I’d just add that the devolved governments are responsible for education issues , so things are slightly different in Wales/ Scotland/ Northern Ireland. T x https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school I did think that after I'd posted, but had to go to work, so didn't edit. I'm glad someone else was observant! :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I was told by our local 6th form college that there would be no fees for 'A' Levels (under 18) - So sixth form and a gap year should see you all right, unless the rules have changed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 20 hours ago, Sukhwinder Singh said: Yes your daughter will get admission as International student. It is expected that fees will be high and there will be no student loans for her. Thanks Sukhwinder Singh LWEconsultant that is not necessarily the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 FYI anyone posting, this is an old thread from 2015 that someone has dug up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 11 minutes ago, Sukhwinder Singh said: Okay but this happened with me. So that is why I am telling. As an educational advisor you should now that what is true for one person does not hold true for all. And digging up such an old thread to make such a daft and untrue statement really does your credibility no good at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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