Frequently Asked Questions
How do I register as an international student?
What are the visa requirements for overseas students?
How does Kaplan help me obtain my Student VISA?
How long does it take for an application to be processed and when can I get the letters?
Do I have to register with a Governing Body?
What is the refund policy?
Can we pay our fees in instalments?
Do you offer any accommodation facilities?
What will be the total expenses including living / travelling?
How can Kaplan Financial help with employment?
When is the last date to register for your course?
When are the starting dates of your courses?
Can I transfer my course to another location?
Do you offer any discounts?
How often will I be attending classes?
I am applying from overseas, how much deposit would I need to pay to book on to a course?
How can I pay my fees?
How many papers must I study in order to satisfy my visa requirements?
How do I register as an international student?
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Complete the Kaplan Financial enrolment form for your relevant course / qualification and post to the address stated on the enrolment form. Should you wish to enrol on our ACCA course you may also enrol on-line. The enrolment form should be sent with the accompanying payment to the appropriate centre.
You may register with Kaplan Financial either before or after registering with the relevant examination body. If applying for a degree programme (MBA or BAAF) there is no requirement for fee payment until a conditional offer letter has been received by the student.
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What are the visa requirements for overseas students?
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In order to study in the UK, students must apply for a Student Visa with the British High Commission in their home country. Student VISA will be granted to students studying on a recognised full time course which means 15 or above hours of study per week.
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How does Kaplan help me obtain my Student VISA?
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Once we have received your enrolment and payment we will issue all the relevant visa compliant letters for you to use.
Please note: Your letters will state the duration that you have booked for, therefore, we strongly recommend that you book on the entire course. This has two advantages:
- The fees will remain fixed throughout your studies.
- You are more likely to obtain the visa for the duration of the course saving you renewal cost and the inconvenience of renewing the student visa in the UK.
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How long does it take for an application to be processed and when can I get the letters?
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Having received your completed enrolment form and accompanying payment, your enrolment will be processed within 5 working days and letters dispatched straight away. Letters will be dispatched via regular post or upon request via courier, please contact your centre for courier charges.
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Do I have to register with a Governing Body?
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For most Professional qualifications (see list below) you do. It is your responsibility to complete the registration process with the relevant examination body. Visit the relevant governing body website to find out how to register, their fees and deadlines. It is important that you register within the deadlines to be able to sit your exams.
For degree programs (MBA or BAAF) Kaplan will complete registration with the awarding body on your behalf.
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What is the refund policy?
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Once letters have been issued confirming full time status no refunds or transfers are permissible other than in the instance of visa refusal.
If a student application has been refused, the fees paid will be refunded less an administration charge of £100 (plus any courier and transfer charges) on production of certain documents, see enrolment form for full details. Applications for refunds under this section must be made in writing no later than 4 weeks after the published commencement date on the timetable.
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Can we pay our fees in instalments?
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Unfortunately the college does not provide an instalment facility once your course has commenced. However you may pay in instalments up to two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
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Do you offer any accommodation facilities?
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Kaplan Financial is non-residential and students are required to make their own accommodation arrangements. Kaplan Financial can help by providing you with a carefully prepared list of accommodation providers. For information on the accommodation please contact your chosen centre directly.
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What will be the total expenses including living / travelling?
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The total living expenses excluding tuition is approximately £9,600 per annum, this may vary depending on where you are studying and what course you have chosen. Kaplan Financial upon your request can provide you with a Foreign Exchange letter confirming the above.
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How can Kaplan Financial help with employment?
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Kaplan Financial can help place students in Internships/ work placements* with recognised firms within the UK. This has so far been hugely successful with many students being offered employment after their internship finished. To find out more please contact Kaplan.
*Not available in all centres.
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When is the last date to register for your course?
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Students are advised to register as soon as possible to ensure that they have sufficient time to apply for their Student Visas and commence their courses at the published commencement date stated on the enrolment form.
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When are the starting dates of your courses?
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Starting dates are published on each enrolment form. Normally all our courses start twice annually.
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Can I transfer my course to another location?
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You may change your Kaplan Financial location providing you inform us in writing 4 weeks prior to the published course commencement date and provided the course at your desired location commences at the same time. An administration charge of £25 will be incurred and further remaining fees can be transferred to your desired location. Please note that tuition fees may vary from one location to another.
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Do you offer any discounts?
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We offer discounts on some courses when students pay in full to study with us for one year or more, see individual enrolment forms for details of the offers under the programme package section.
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How often will I be attending classes?
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The course times will be from 9.30/10.00am to 4.30/5.00pm Monday to Friday. Students will be attending lectures approximately 3 days per week. In addition, students will be given work by the lecturers to be completed on their own.
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I am applying from overseas, how much deposit would I need to pay to book on to a course?
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You must pay a minimum deposit of 50% of the total tuition fee as stated on the enrolment form. We will send the relevant visa documents enabling you to apply for the student visa. The deposit is non refundable and non transferable unless in the instance where the student visa is refused.
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How can I pay my fees?
If you are applying from overseas you are advised to pay a minimum of one year’s tuition fees.
The methods of payment acceptable are:
- Bank Draft (in GB pounds sterling) made payable to: Kaplan Financial Ltd.
- Bank transfer into our account (please quote your name and date of birth as a reference).
Please also attach a copy of the transfer receipt to your application form:
Bank Account Name:
Kaplan Financial Ltd, London, PSD.
Bank Name and Address:
Natwest Bank
Bishopsgate
London
EC2P 2AP
Account Number:
71154302
Sort Code:
50-00-00
- Bank transfer in foreign currency available via our online enrolment facility.
- Credit / debit cards
By phone - call your chosen centre and pay over the phone.
By post/fax - please complete the card details on the application form and enclose a photocopy of front and back of the credit / debit card. If the cardholder is different from the student, kindly ask the cardholder to insert name and address and sign the form authorising the payment.
American Express and Diner Card are not accepted.
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How many papers must I study in order to satisfy my visa requirements?
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This depends upon the Qualification you wish to study. For Professional Qualifications (ACCA, CIMA) you must study a minimum of 3 subjects each term. Please contact our customer service team for more details.
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