The ICN National workshop will be taking place at Aston University on the 10^th May 2024. Registration for the event will take place from 09:30. There will be an optional networking event on Thursday 9^th May 2024 from 4pm, included in the cost of booking. The ICN will confirm with those that have booked onto the session if they wish to attend the networking event separately. Places are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees, we kindly ask that members book no more than 2 members per institution onto this event.

The ICN Executive are aware that there may be individuals who, due to financial constraints within institutions, may not be able to attend the national meeting. As such we are pleased to announce that we have made a limited amount of bursaries available for colleagues – whether you work in student compliance or staff / HR compliance – to cover the cost of the meeting and travel expenses (please be aware the travel expenses would need to be paid upfront and then claimed back via ICN as expenses). If you would like to apply for a bursary please submit a short paragraph to ICN@ukcisa.org.uk confirming why the bursary would enable you to attend the national meeting and how attendance would help you in your role. The cut-off date for applications will be 23 April 2024 with those successful in obtaining a bursary notified by 30 April 2024.

The ICN National workshop will be taking place at the University of Portsmouth on the 9^th May 2025.

There will be an optional networking event on Thursday 8^th May 2025 from 7:30pm, included in the cost of booking. The ICN will confirm with those that have booked onto the session if they wish to attend the networking event separately.

Places are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees, we kindly ask that members book no more than 2 members per institution onto this event. 1 person for Student Compliance and 1 person for HR Compliance.

AGENDA

The ICN National workshop will be taking place at the University of Portsmouth on the 9^th May 2025.

There will be an optional networking event on Thursday 8^th May 2025 from 7:30pm, included in the cost of booking. The ICN will confirm with those that have booked onto the session if they wish to attend the networking event separately.

Places are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees, we kindly ask that members book no more than 2 members per institution onto this event. 1 person for Student Compliance and 1 person for HR Compliance.

AGENDA

The ICN National workshop will be taking place at the University of Portsmouth on the 9^th May 2025.

There will be an optional networking event on Thursday 8^th May 2025 from 7:30pm, included in the cost of booking. The ICN will confirm with those that have booked onto the session if they wish to attend the networking event separately.

Places are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees, we kindly ask that members book no more than 2 members per institution onto this event. 1 person for Student Compliance and 1 person for HR Compliance.

AGENDA

An individual with Standard Visitor permission can visit the UK for a temporary duration and is permitted to carry out a number of activities including tourism, visiting friends and family, or undertaking a short course of study. This training course will focus on the study options within the Visitor route.   

This course will help you to:     

• Recognise what type of study is permitted under the Visitor route.  
• Find key resources for the Visitor route including the relevant rules and guidance.  
• Identify what is needed to apply under the Visitor route including evidence required if using the route to study. 

We will not discuss other immigration routes, including the short-term Student route. You can find out more about this on our website and in the UKCISA Manual.   

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have some basic knowledge of the Visitor route and would like to further understand the rules and guidance relating to study options within the route.  

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers; compliance roles 

Minimum experience level: no prior experience or UKCISA training expected 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

The ICN National workshop will be taking place at the University of Portsmouth on the 9^th May 2025.

There will be an optional networking event on Thursday 8^th May 2025 from 7:30pm, included in the cost of booking. The ICN will confirm with those that have booked onto the session if they wish to attend the networking event separately.

Places are limited to a maximum of 100 attendees, we kindly ask that members book no more than 2 members per institution onto this event. 1 person for Student Compliance and 1 person for HR Compliance.

AGENDA

An important part of an International Student Adviser’s role is assisting students in making applications under the Student route. This training course offers  an in-depth overview of how to assist applicants to submit a valid Student route application.  

This course will help you to:  

• Identify the key requirements a Student route applicant must meet, as well as additional requirements that can affect applications. 
• Consider issues that may arise in meeting the requirements or obtaining the required evidence.  
• Feel confident in your ability to assist applicants in making a valid visa application.   

This training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. Please note that we will not be going through the Student application form itself. Delegates are free to raise queries or concerns with the application form in the session with the trainers however.  The training will also It only covers requirements for the Student route. If you would like to find out more about different immigration routes, please search for other training courses or look at the UKCISA Manual.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for International Student Advisers. We welcome new staff and those who are familiar with assisting students in making applications under the Student route.  

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route (no prior UKCISA training expected) 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee: 'Tema and Christian both spoke well and were knowledgeable about the subject matter and answered questions in an easy-to-understand way, in a timely manner.'

This three-part training course offers UKCISA members an introduction to the regulations that determine who should be charged ‘home’ fees and who can be charged ‘overseas fees’ for higher education in Scotland.  

We will cover key terms and concepts of fee assessment, explore the ‘home’ student fee categories that assessors encounter most frequently, and look at Scotland’s specific approach to considerations around ordinary residence. This course is highly participative, and between sessions, delegates will be required to do extra reading in preparation for the next session.   

This course will help you to: 

• Understand the key terms and concepts that arise in fee status assessment work. 
• Identify requirements for some of the most commonly-used categories of ‘home’ fee-paying students. 
• Understand Scotland’s approach to considerations around ordinary residence. 
• Discover resources to help you in your day-to-day work, and keep up to date. 

The course will be delivered in three parts. Delegates must attend all three sessions: 

• Session 1: Wednesday 12 February 2.00pm – 4.00pm
• Session 2: Thursday 13 February 10.00am – 12.00pm
• Session 3: Thursday 13 February 2.30pm – 4.30pm

In advance of the training, delegates should visit our Scotland fee status webpage, to familiarise themselves with key concepts. We will refer to this, and delegates will use this, throughout the course.   

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who are fee assessors. We welcome those who are new to the role of assessing fee status and those who are familiar with fee assessment and would like a refresher course. 

Suitable for: fee assessors 

Minimum experience level: no prior experience required 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee: 'Excellent sessions presented in a clear & concise manner. A lot of information to take on board but good points of reference to retain from the presentation & advice on where to go for extra support if required. Thank you.'

An important part of an International Student Adviser’s role is assisting students in making applications under the Student route. This training course offers  an in-depth overview of how to assist applicants to submit a valid Student route application.  

This course will help you to:  

• Identify the key requirements a Student route applicant must meet, as well as additional requirements that can affect applications. 
• Consider issues that may arise in meeting the requirements or obtaining the required evidence.  
• Feel confident in your ability to assist applicants in making a valid visa application.   

This training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. Please note that we will not be going through the Student application form itself. Delegates are free to raise queries or concerns with the application form in the session with the trainers however.  The training will also It only covers requirements for the Student route. If you would like to find out more about different immigration routes, please search for other training courses or look at the UKCISA Manual.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for International Student Advisers. We welcome new staff and those who are familiar with assisting students in making applications under the Student route.  

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route (no prior UKCISA training expected) 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee: 'Tema and Christian both spoke well and were knowledgeable about the subject matter and answered questions in an easy-to-understand way, in a timely manner.'

This two-part training course focuses on the rules and guidance on refusals and administrative reviews, and how they function within the Student route.  

This course will help you to:  

• Explain the responsibilities and limits of your advice role. 
• Recognise a Student route refusal based on general grounds and understand its likely consequences. 
• Identify available options for students when their leave expires, following a refusal.  
• Find the relevant rules and guidance on administrative reviews, including the relevant timescales and requirements. 
• Explain how students apply for administrative reviews, including when an administrative review application can be made and where from.  
• Consider how to support students making administrative reviews and how their immigration status is impacted throughout the stages of an administrative review. 

 Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

The course will be delivered in two parts. Delegates must attend both sessions:  

• Session 1: Wednesday 2 April 10.00am – 12.30pm 
• Session 2: Friday 4 April 10.00am – 12.30pm 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have a good understanding of the Student route, and would like to further understand the rules and guidance relating to refusals and administrative reviews. We recommend that those who are unfamiliar with Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 attend our training course on 12 March 2025.  

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Understanding financial requirements is key to supporting students in their visa applications. This training course offers an in-depth overview of the financial requirements of the Student route and how the rules and guidance apply.   

This course will help you to:    

• Identify the relevant rules and guidance on financial requirements under the Student route, including evidence requirements.  
• Explore how students can meet financial requirements, including any exemptions.  
• Consider issues that may arise in meeting the requirements or obtaining the required evidence.  

This training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. It only covers requirements for the Student route. If you would like to find out more about different immigration routes, please search for other training courses or look at the UKCISA Manual.  

This training can be taken as a stand-alone course or in conjunction with the Student route essentials series, to develop your knowledge on specific requirements.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have some basic knowledge of the Student route and would like to further understand the financial requirements within the route. 

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers; compliance roles 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route (no prior UKCISA training expected) 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Advisers make good coaches – or do they? Many advice skills such as listening, asking questions and summarising are also key coaching skills, but there are several important differences.

This training course offers UKCISA members an introduction to coaching techniques which you can apply immediately in your day-to-day work with students, colleagues and staff you manage.

This course will help you to:

• Recognise what coaching is and how, when and why to use it.
• Listen more effectively.
• Apply powerful questions which support development.
• Set goals for yourself and for others.

This training is highly interactive and will provide the opportunity to practice coaching in small groups.

Who should attend?

This course is for all UKCISA members who are curious about coaching and who would like to enhance how they advise students, work with and/or manage staff. It is suitable for both new and experienced advisers and managers.

This two-part training course focuses on the rules and guidance on refusals and administrative reviews, and how they function within the Student route.  

This course will help you to:  

• Explain the responsibilities and limits of your advice role. 
• Recognise a Student route refusal based on general grounds and understand its likely consequences. 
• Identify available options for students when their leave expires, following a refusal.  
• Find the relevant rules and guidance on administrative reviews, including the relevant timescales and requirements. 
• Explain how students apply for administrative reviews, including when an administrative review application can be made and where from.  
• Consider how to support students making administrative reviews and how their immigration status is impacted throughout the stages of an administrative review. 

 Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

The course will be delivered in two parts. Delegates must attend both sessions:  

• Session 1: Wednesday 2 April 10.00am – 12.30pm 
• Session 2: Friday 4 April 10.00am – 12.30pm 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have a good understanding of the Student route, and would like to further understand the rules and guidance relating to refusals and administrative reviews. We recommend that those who are unfamiliar with Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 attend our training course on 12 March 2025.  

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED

ICN is delighted to inform you that they are hosting the virtual ICN National Workshop on 15th November 2024.  The event will be hosted on MS Teams from 10am to 3.30pm. 

There will be guest speakers from IDP, UUKi and the Home Office e-Visa team (agenda below). 

The event can offer a place for 1 person per institution, at £50 a head, as there is a maximum capacity.  The method of payment is via credit card only. 

Breakout rooms for the event:  once booked on to the event, on 11th November 2024 you will be sent an email directly from ICN Executive asking you to complete a form to outline what breakout rooms you'd like to attend, providing option 1 and 2.  The breakout sessions are managed into smaller numbers to provide the peer to peer support and sharing of best practice within the discussion. 

Closing date for booking is 11th November 2024. 

AGENDA

There are many immigration routes available for students after they have completed their studies in the UK. We will focus on a select few during this training course to help develop your ability to effectively advise your students and graduates. 

This course will help you to: 

• Identify routes that a Student visa holder can apply to upon completion of their studies. 
• Explore how students can meet the requirements of these routes, and when certain routes will be available to them. 
• Compare and contrast the work routes available for students. 
• Recall where relevant information and guidance for the routes can be found. 
• Recognise the OISC requirements for providing advice on these routes. 

This training is a stand-alone course and will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. 

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for professionals who have a good understanding of the Student route, who currently advise students, and would like to develop the ability to effectively advise them on post-study work options. 

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers; compliance staff; careers staff 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route (no prior UKCISA training expected)

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here. 

Previous attendee: 'I really enjoyed that took a practical approach to the subject looking at how this applies to us as student sponsors'

Stop press is our biannual flagship event for UKCISA members to keep up to date with all significant immigration changes affecting international students from the last six months.   

We will be holding this event on  19 November to cover changes and updates to law and policy from May 2024 to October 2024. It will include any relevant changes from the Autumn Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules as well as an update on UKCISA’s work in liaising on policies and processes with government departments. 

This course will help you to:  

• identify changes in law, policy, guidance and caselaw that have had a big impact on international students in the preceding 6 months. 
• assess how these changes affect your work. 
• hear from UKCISA about any potential impact of recent and upcoming changes and ongoing discussions in relation to these. 

This stand-alone training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss relevant immigration developments.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.  This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of all the principles in the charter. 

Who should attend?  

This event is for staff working with international students who have a good understanding of the current immigration system.  

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers; compliance staff;  

Minimum experience level: experience of the Student route required 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee told us:

'The information was relayed in a concise and understandable way'

'Can't wait for the next one, it was very informative'

Stop press is our annual flagship event for UKCISA members to keep up to date with all significant immigration changes affecting international students from the last 12 months.  

We will be holding this event on 16 & 24 May to enable UKCISA members to attend either session.  

This stand-alone training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss relevant immigration developments.  

Who should attend? 

This event is for UKCISA members who have a good understanding of the current immigration system. 

An individual with Standard Visitor permission can visit the UK for a temporary duration and is permitted to carry out a number of activities including tourism, visiting friends and family, or undertaking a short course of study. This training course will focus on the study options within the Visitor route.   

This course will help you to:     

• Recognise what type of study is permitted under the Visitor route.  
• Find key resources for the Visitor route including the relevant rules and guidance.  
• Identify what is needed to apply under the Visitor route including evidence required if using the route to study. 

We will not discuss other immigration routes, including the short-term Student route. You can find out more about this on our website and in the UKCISA Manual.   

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have some basic knowledge of the Visitor route and would like to further understand the rules and guidance relating to study options within the route.  

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers; compliance roles 

Minimum experience level: no prior experience or UKCISA training expected

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here. 

Stop press is our annual flagship event for UKCISA members to keep up to date with all significant immigration changes affecting international students from the last 12 months.

We will be holding this event on 13 & 21 May to enable UKCISA members to attend either session.

This stand-alone training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss relevant immigration developments.

Who should attend?

This event is for UKCISA members who have a good understanding of the current immigration system.

Join our members event in Manchester to hear from UKCISA’s Chief Executive and senior figures in international education, meet international students and hear their experiences, and gain insights into good practice in international student support.

We’ll share how we analyse and lobby on government policy and what you can do to inform and influence our work to ensure international students who come to the UK have the best possible experience. There will also be a chance to find out how you can make the most of your membership with UKCISA and the expertise of the UKCISA staff team.

We know how much members miss being in a room together, so this event will provide plenty of opportunities to form new connections and network with colleagues.

Who should attend?

This event is open to all UKCISA members. We welcome colleagues from across institutions who work in advice, immigration compliance, international student experience, recruitment, careers as well as teaching and learning.

Programme

Stop press is our annual flagship event for UKCISA members to keep up to date with all significant immigration changes affecting international students from the last 12 months.

We will be holding this event on 13 & 21 May to enable UKCISA members to attend either session.

This stand-alone training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss relevant immigration developments.

Who should attend?

This event is for UKCISA members who have a good understanding of the current immigration system.

This three-part training course offers UKCISA members an introduction to the regulations that determine who should be charged ‘home’ fees and who can be charged ‘overseas fees’ for higher education in Scotland.  

We will cover key terms and concepts of fee assessment, explore the ‘home’ student fee categories that assessors encounter most frequently, and look at Scotland’s specific approach to considerations around ordinary residence. This course is highly participative, and between sessions, delegates will be required to do extra reading in preparation for the next session.   

This course will help you to: 

• Understand the key terms and concepts that arise in fee status assessment work. 
• Identify requirements for some of the most commonly-used categories of ‘home’ fee-paying students. 
• Understand Scotland’s approach to considerations around ordinary residence. 
• Discover resources to help you in your day-to-day work, and keep up to date. 

The course will be delivered in three parts. Delegates must attend all three sessions: 

• Session 1: Wednesday 12 February 2.00pm – 4.00pm
• Session 2: Thursday 13 February 10.00am – 12.00pm
• Session 3: Thursday 13 February 2.30pm – 4.30pm

In advance of the training, delegates should visit our Scotland fee status webpage, to familiarise themselves with key concepts. We will refer to this, and delegates will use this, throughout the course.   

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who are fee assessors. We welcome those who are new to the role of assessing fee status and those who are familiar with fee assessment and would like a refresher course. 

Suitable for: fee assessors 

Minimum experience level: no prior experience required 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee: 'Excellent sessions presented in a clear & concise manner. A lot of information to take on board but good points of reference to retain from the presentation & advice on where to go for extra support if required. Thank you.'

Issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is an integral stage in the Student route application process. This training course offers UKCISA members an in-depth overview of how to assign CAS.    

This course will help you to: 

• Identify the main requirements for assigning a CAS to Student route applicants. 
• Recognise sponsor duties when assigning CAS under the Student route.
• Consider issues that may arise when completing CAS details for a Student route applicant.  
• Feel confident in implementing institutional processes to enable you to accurately assign CAS. 

This training is a stand-alone course and will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. 

Who should attend? 

This course is for new staff at UKCISA membership institutions who are responsible for assigning Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to international students. We also welcome UKCISA members who are familiar with assigning a CAS under the Student route and would like a refresher course.    

BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED

ICN is delighted to inform you that they are hosting the virtual ICN National Workshop on 15th November 2024.  The event will be hosted on MS Teams from 10am to 3.30pm. 

There will be guest speakers from IDP, UUKi and the Home Office e-Visa team (agenda below). 

The event can offer a place for 1 person per institution, at £50 a head, as there is a maximum capacity.  The method of payment is via credit card only. 

Breakout rooms for the event:  once booked on to the event, on 11th November 2024 you will be sent an email directly from ICN Executive asking you to complete a form to outline what breakout rooms you'd like to attend, providing option 1 and 2.  The breakout sessions are managed into smaller numbers to provide the peer to peer support and sharing of best practice within the discussion. 

Closing date for booking is 11th November 2024. 

AGENDA

Starting in a role working with international students can be an exciting time. The work can also present new and intricate challenges where no two days are ever the same. This two-part training course will equip you to navigate your way through the early part of your career working with international students. It will encourage you to reflect on how you contribute to the international student experience, as well as helping you to harness your skills to thrive in your role.  

This course will help you to:  

• Explore how your role relates and contributes to the international student experience 
• Identify the skills and tools needed to thrive in your role, and how UKCISA can support you 
• Find and navigate the key resources most relevant to your role 
• Discuss and explore good practice when working with international students 
• Learn to build and implement your professional boundaries  
• Develop good practices to help manage your professional wellbeing  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation. This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of all areas of the Charter in your work.  

The course will be delivered in two parts. Delegates must attend both sessions:   

• Session 1: Tuesday 26 November 10.00am – 12.30pm  
• Session 2: Thursday 28 November 10.00am – 12.30pm 

Who should attend? 

This course is designed for staff that have recently started a role in education that works with international students. This may include, but is not limited to, roles in advice, compliance, fee assessment, admissions, or student experience.  

Suitable for: any staff working with international students 

Minimum experience level: no prior experience required 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

This two-part training course focuses on the rules and guidance on refusals and administrative reviews, and how they function within the Student route.  

This course will help you to:  

• Explain the responsibilities and limits of your advice role. 
• Recognise a Student route refusal based on general grounds and understand its likely consequences. 
• Identify available options for students when their leave expires, following a refusal.  
• Find the relevant rules and guidance on administrative reviews, including the relevant timescales and requirements. 
• Explain how students apply for administrative reviews, including when an administrative review application can be made and where from.  
• Consider how to support students making administrative reviews and how their immigration status is impacted throughout the stages of an administrative review. 

 Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

The course will be delivered in two parts. Delegates must attend both sessions:  

• Session 1: Wednesday 2 April 10.00am – 12.30pm 
• Session 2: Friday 4 April 10.00am – 12.30pm 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have a good understanding of the Student route, and would like to further understand the rules and guidance relating to refusals and administrative reviews. We recommend that those who are unfamiliar with Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 attend our training course on 12 March 2025.  

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Understanding financial requirements is key to supporting students in their visa applications. This training course offers an in-depth overview of the financial requirements of the Student route and how the rules and guidance apply.   

This course will help you to:    

• Identify the relevant rules and guidance on financial requirements under the Student route, including evidence requirements.  
• Explore how students can meet financial requirements, including any exemptions.  
• Consider issues that may arise in meeting the requirements or obtaining the required evidence.  

This training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. It only covers requirements for the Student route. If you would like to find out more about different immigration routes, please search for other training courses or look at the UKCISA Manual.  

This training can be taken as a stand-alone course or in conjunction with the Student route essentials series, to develop your knowledge on specific requirements.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who have some basic knowledge of the Student route and would like to further understand the financial requirements within the route. 

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers; compliance roles 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route (no prior UKCISA training expected) 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Stop press is our annual flagship event for UKCISA members to keep up to date with all significant immigration changes affecting international students from the last 12 months.

We will be holding this event on 13 & 21 May to enable UKCISA members to attend either session.

This stand-alone training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and discuss relevant immigration developments.

Who should attend?

This event is for UKCISA members who have a good understanding of the current immigration system.

This two-part online workshop will explain what policy is and how the UK education sector interacts with international student policy set by Westminster and devolved administrations.

We will look at policy that relates to the international student experience (including, but not limited to, immigration) and what part the sector plays in influencing it.

This course will help you to:

• Become familiar with how policy is formulated.
• Develop skills in policy interpretation and analysis.
• Identify when and how to influence policy, including decision-making in advocacy.
• Distinguish ‘policy’ from ‘operations’ and examine how they interact with each other.
• Learn how to work more effectively with others across the sector to achieve singular outcomes.

This training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experiences.

The workshop will be delivered in two parts. Delegates must attend both sessions:  

• Session 1: Wednesday 10 July 10.00am – 1.00pm 
• Session 2: Friday 12 July 10.00am – 1.00pm 

Who should attend?

This course is for UKCISA members interested in understanding national policy and how to interact with it from an institutional and sector perspective. It is suitable for UKCISA members who have some experience of working with international student policy or wider policies that affect international students.

There are many immigration routes available for students after they have completed their studies in the UK. We will focus on a select few during this training course to help develop your ability to effectively advise your students and graduates.

This course will help you to:

• Identify routes that a Student visa holder can apply to upon completion of their studies.
• Explore how students can meet the requirements of these routes, and when certain routes will be available to them.
• Compare and contrast the work routes available for students.
• Recall where relevant information and guidance for the routes can be found.
• Recognise the OISC requirements for providing advice on these routes.

This training is a stand-alone course and will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience.

Who should attend?

This course is for UKCISA members who have a good understanding of the Student route, who currently advise students, and would like to develop the ability to effectively advise them on post-study work options.

An important part of an International Student Adviser’s role is assisting students in making applications under the Student route. This training course offers  an in-depth overview of how to assist applicants to submit a valid Student route application.  

This course will help you to:  

• Identify the key requirements a Student route applicant must meet, as well as additional requirements that can affect applications. 
• Consider issues that may arise in meeting the requirements or obtaining the required evidence.  
• Feel confident in your ability to assist applicants in making a valid visa application.   

This training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. Please note that we will not be going through the Student application form itself. Delegates are free to raise queries or concerns with the application form in the session with the trainers however.  The training will also It only covers requirements for the Student route. If you would like to find out more about different immigration routes, please search for other training courses or look at the UKCISA Manual.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for International Student Advisers. We welcome new staff and those who are familiar with assisting students in making applications under the Student route.  

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route (no prior UKCISA training expected) 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee: 'Tema and Christian both spoke well and were knowledgeable about the subject matter and answered questions in an easy-to-understand way, in a timely manner.'

This three-part training course offers UKCISA members an introduction to the regulations that determine who should be charged ‘home’ fees and who can be charged ‘overseas fees’ for higher education in Scotland.  

We will cover key terms and concepts of fee assessment, explore the ‘home’ student fee categories that assessors encounter most frequently, and look at Scotland’s specific approach to considerations around ordinary residence. This course is highly participative, and between sessions, delegates will be required to do extra reading in preparation for the next session.   

This course will help you to: 

• Understand the key terms and concepts that arise in fee status assessment work. 
• Identify requirements for some of the most commonly-used categories of ‘home’ fee-paying students. 
• Understand Scotland’s approach to considerations around ordinary residence. 
• Discover resources to help you in your day-to-day work, and keep up to date. 

The course will be delivered in three parts. Delegates must attend all three sessions: 

• Session 1: Wednesday 12 February 2.00pm – 4.00pm
• Session 2: Thursday 13 February 10.00am – 12.00pm
• Session 3: Thursday 13 February 2.30pm – 4.30pm

In advance of the training, delegates should visit our Scotland fee status webpage, to familiarise themselves with key concepts. We will refer to this, and delegates will use this, throughout the course.   

Who should attend? 

This course is for staff who are fee assessors. We welcome those who are new to the role of assessing fee status and those who are familiar with fee assessment and would like a refresher course. 

Suitable for: fee assessors 

Minimum experience level: no prior experience required 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee: 'Excellent sessions presented in a clear & concise manner. A lot of information to take on board but good points of reference to retain from the presentation & advice on where to go for extra support if required. Thank you.'

Working with international students can be rewarding, but it also presents a number of cultural challenges for both students and staff alike. This training will focus on exploring some of those challenges and navigating some of the ways to alleviate them.   

This course will provide a foundation to help you to:     

• Know what culture is and how it is defined. 
• Identify what factors make up and contribute to one’s cultural identity. 
• Recognise the impact cultural identity has on our work with international students. 
• Identify ways to improve your communication skills when working with international students. 
• Identify ways in which to create an environment that respects cultural diversity.  

This training will consider what culture is generally, and how to be more aware of (and sensitive to), the impact of cultural differences. We will not be taking a ‘cultural specific’ approach to this training by considering specific cultures.   

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

The course will be delivered in two parts. Delegates must attend both sessions: 

• Session 1: Tuesday 29 April 2.00pm – 4.30pm 
• Session 2: Wednesday 30 April 10.00am – 12.30pm 

Who should attend? 

• Suitable for: all staff working with international students 

• Minimum experience level: no prior experience required  

This course is for professionals of any experience level who may wish to have an increased awareness of cultural issues that impact international students and explore ways of working more effectively with them. 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here. 

Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971 protects applicants from becoming overstayers in certain circumstances. This training course will focus on what Section 3C is and how it operates.  

This course will help you to:  

• Learn what Section 3C is and what it does, including who it helps and who it cannot help. 
• Identify how Section 3C applies to someone who has their immigration application refused and how that differs from having an application rejected as invalid. 
• Recognise when Section 3C starts and ends and when it can be cancelled.  

This training is a stand-alone course and will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience.  

We will not have the opportunity to discuss immigration applications under specific routes such as the Student route, refusals of applications under the Student route, or administrative reviews.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

 Who should attend? 

This course is for professionals who have a good understanding of the Student route, currently advise Student route applicants, and would like to develop their ability to effectively advise them. 

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers; compliance staff 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route required 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

An important part of an International Student Adviser’s role is assisting students in making applications under the Student route. This training course offers  an in-depth overview of how to assist applicants to submit a valid Student route application.  

This course will help you to:  

• Identify the key requirements a Student route applicant must meet, as well as additional requirements that can affect applications. 
• Consider issues that may arise in meeting the requirements or obtaining the required evidence.  
• Feel confident in your ability to assist applicants in making a valid visa application.   

This training will include presentations, the opportunity for you to ask questions and share your experience. Please note that we will not be going through the Student application form itself. Delegates are free to raise queries or concerns with the application form in the session with the trainers however.  The training will also It only covers requirements for the Student route. If you would like to find out more about different immigration routes, please search for other training courses or look at the UKCISA Manual.  

Our training is grounded in the principles of the #WeAreInternational Student Charter, a student-led document that provides guidance on delivering a world-class international student experience, from pre-arrival to post-graduation.    

This course will provide you with the tools, skills and knowledge to support the implementation of: 

• Principle 4 of the Charter: Monitor and evaluate existing available support and provision for international students on an ongoing basis 
• Principle 5 of the Charter: Make available targeted support for international students in every area of the student experience (Visas and immigration, Making a home in the UK, Academic experience, Physical and mental wellbeing, Careers and employability). 

Who should attend? 

This course is for International Student Advisers. We welcome new staff and those who are familiar with assisting students in making applications under the Student route.  

Suitable for: international student advisers; student advisers 

Minimum experience level: foundational knowledge of the Student route (no prior UKCISA training expected) 

The full list of courses we currently offer can be found here.

Previous attendee: 'Tema and Christian both spoke well and were knowledgeable about the subject matter and answered questions in an easy-to-understand way, in a timely manner.'