The Spring 2009 Inward Mission, which was run in association with English UK North, took place from Monday 11 to Friday 15 May 2009. English UK was pleased to welcome a group of thirteen agents from across the Asia Pacific region, including Thailand, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Korea.

An article appeared on the BBC News website yesterday that stated the approved list of colleges for sponsoring UK student visas has shrunk by more than 13,000, following a crackdown against bogus colleges.

Click on the link below to read information from the UK Border Agency regarding the introduction and rollout of identity cards for foreign nationals.

The UK Border Agency have received a significant number of Tier 4 applications that are falling for refusal due to inaccuracies and incomplete information on the visa letter. Please click on the link below to download a letter from UKBA that will aid in the completion of visa letters.

More than 50 young victims of last month's devastating Italian earthquake will be able to learn English for free in Britain this summer, thanks to the generosity of English UK members.