STUDENTS
6. May I come to Britain to study?
The British Government welcome Commonwealth citizens who genuinely wish to undertake courses of study. Anyone who satis- fies the Immigration Officer that his purpose is to spend the whole or a substantial part of his time studying at a university, college, school or other institution and that he will be able to do so, is entitled to admission. A correspondence course does not by itself count as a course of study for this purpose.
7. What is meant by "a substantial part" of my time?
As a general rule, you will need to show that you are going to spend at least 15 hours a week in organised daytime study. You will normally be expected to have plans for study for the whole of an academic year. If you want to follow only a short course, you will be expected to support yourself without working.
8. How can I satisfy the Immigration Officer that I intend to study?
The simplest way of checking that you are eligible for admission as a student is to consult the nearest British representative, to whom you may also apply for an entry certificate if you wish (see paragraph 12) before leaving. This is particularly advisable if you have not been able to make your arrangements for study in advance. If you have already enrolled for a definite course of study, you should be able to show the Immigration Officer a letter from the institution confirming that you have been accepted. A record of your academic qualifications, and evidence from your own authorities of your ability to benefit from the studies, may also be helpful. The Immigration Officer will also want to see evidence that you can meet the cost of the course and of your own maintenance.
9. Will there be any restrictions on my stay as a student in the United Kingdom?
Most students are admitted subject to a condition that allows them to remain in the United Kingdom for a year in the first instance. If a student's intentions are in doubt, or he has not made arrange- ments in advance, he is likely to be restricted to a shorter period of stay and prohibited from taking employment. The stamp placed
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