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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
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The
courses offered by CITEC and the Universities and Professional Bodies
referred to above will be taught in English. As an international
student you are expected to demonstrate good proficiency in English and
prove that you will be able to follow the course that you have chosen
and complete it successfully without any language related difficulties.
To study at CITEC we expect students to have the following IELTS scores
in addition to the general educational qualifications set out in the
entry requirements table above. However, each student application will
be considered individually by us in conjunction with the relevant
Awarding Body.
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Students are expected to have the following IELTS scores: -
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For
those students whose main / spoken language is English and / or their
previous education was through the medium of English, an IELTS
qualification may not be necessary but any decision in this regard is
subject to the discretion of the Awarding Body.
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IELTS
5.5 to 6.5 Bands: For all Post Graduate Diploma and Degree courses
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IELTS
5.0 to 6.0 Bands: For all Undergraduate Diploma an Degree courses
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IELTS
4.5 to 5.0 Bands: For all Diploma courses
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Students
who fail to obtain the above recommended IELTS scores may have to
undergo an intensive English course offered at CITEC, preceding the
main course.
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Cambridge
First Certificate in English (CEFR B2 Level)
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ADMISSION PROCEDURE
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The College follows a strict and stringent Admission Procedure:
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Step 1: Enquiry:
Receiving an enquiry from a prospective student
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Step 2: Verification:
Each student’s academic documents, work experience and references
are verified by CITEC. The student’s details including age,
experience, qualifications, medium of instruction, choice of
course, IELTS score, permanent address, passport details etc are
all verified and assessed by our expert staff
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Step 3: Conditional
Offer: Once the verification process is completed, a
successful candidate will be issued a Conditional Offer Letter giving
provisional admission to the college for a specific course and intake
date, OR the student is informed of the outcome of our verification.
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Step 4: Tuition Fee:
The successful applicant is required to confirm acceptance of the
offered place by paying the agreed Tuition Fee to CITEC
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Step 5: Final Admission: Once
the tuition fee is received by CITEC, an Unconditional Offer letter
is issued, which can be used by the successful candidate when
applying for an Entry Clearance Visa for entry to the United Kingdom
as a student.
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Step 6: Induction Programme:
On obtaining the visa the student will arrive on or before the date
of commencement at the college campus at London Bridge to fulfill the
admission formalities. All new students will go through an Induction
Programme given by the college Principal before commencement of their
chosen course of study.
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PAYMENT POLICY:
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All prospective students are expected to pay a
minimum 60% fee as a deposit before we make an unconditional offer of
a place in the college. Students can pay their Tuition Fees either by
a direct bank transfer or by a bank draft in favour of MBS. Students
can also pay by debit or credit cards. The College Fee only includes
the Induction Fee, Tuition Fee, the Student Handbook and Information
Sheets, and Internet and Library Fees.
The Tuition Fee includes:
Tuition fee, VAT, Recruitment Agent Commission, Marketing and
Promotional Cost, Induction training, Student general welfare
services, Memberships and Registration charges, Assessment,
Examination and Awarding fee, Computers, Internet, College Library
Services and Study Materials provided by the teachers and College.
The Tuition fee does not include
any of travel and accommodation cost incurred by the students, Exam
resits, Membership renewals, Re-registration or Continuing
Registration charges of Universities and Professional Bodies and any
text books and guides.
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Bank Account Details:
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COLLEGE
OF IT & E-COMMERCE LIMITED
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01954154
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GB09 LOYD 3092 9001 9541 54
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Eastern Branch, 45 White Chapel High Street, London E1 7PH, United
Kingdom
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Note:
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Do not pay any tuition fees to anyone else but
CITEC. Do not pay CASH to anyone and always pay your Tuition
Fee through a Demand Draft or Bank Transfer made payable to the
COLLEGE OF IT & E-COMMERCE payable at London ONLY and not on any
other accounts. Do not deposit the Tuition Fee with
third parties or send money to us by post. In any such instances
CITEC is not responsible for any loss nor will it be held accountable
for any Tuition Fees paid to others. Some of our Approved Overseas
Representatives will accept bank drafts, made payable to CITEC, but
we recommend that you obtain a receipt from our duly
authorized representative for such payments. We advise all
prospective students to inform us through email (admissions@citeclondon.co.uk)
before they make payments to our overseas agents and consultants so
that we can advise on the correct procedure.
The onus is on each candidate to make sure that
all payments are honored or cleared into CITEC’s account. If you are
unsure about how to pay the college fees contact us by email first
otherwise any offer of a place at CITEC may be invalidated.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY:
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To
comply with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Rules, it is mandatory that
all international students must attend a minimum of 21 hours of study
per week. This includes lectures, lab sessions, workshops, assignment
work and seminars. The mandatory minimum attendance requirement is
85% and we have a stringent attendance policy and an enforcement
procedure if students fail to meet the attendance requirements. If
any student fails to meet the attendance requirement, the following
procedures are in place:
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Stage 1:
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If
a student is absent for four (4) consecutive days: A verbal reminder
is sent by telephone/ email is given.
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Stage
II:
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If
a student is absent for six (6) consecutive days: A written reminder
will be given.
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Stage
III:
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If
a student is absent for ten (10) consecutive days: The student will
be suspended from the college and his/her name will be removed from
the college register.
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Stage
IV:
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The student will be reported to the UKBA (UK Border Agency) who
will then arrange for removal from the United Kingdom
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*Accommodation Support:
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CITEC may arrange accommodation for a student upon receiving a
written request to do so before departure from the home country.
Accommodation may be reserved with a host family or hostels within
a reasonable distance from the college. The rent for this type of
accommodation may range from £45 to £70 per week. Overseas students
are recommended to reserve accommodation for an initial period of 4
weeks, after which they may extend the contract, or opt for
alternative arrangements. The College will email the address of the
accommodation to each student before arrival in
the United Kingdom. Each student may go directly to the
accommodation provided by CITEC from the airport and pay the
advance rent directly to the land lord on arrival.
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*Airport Pickup:
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CITEC may arrange for one of its
representatives to receive a student upon arrival in the United
Kingdom. Please note that it is the responsibility of each
student to let us know at least four (4) weeks in advance of this
requirement prior to arrival in the United Kingdom. CITEC
needs sufficient notice to ensure that proper arrangements are made
to receive every student and help them to reach their destination
in London. This pickup service is available at a cost of
approximately £50.00 per person. The charge for pickup may vary
depending on the waiting period and the time and place of arrival
in the United Kingdom. Each student must bear the waiting charges
and the full cab charges in the event of immigration delays or if
the student does not turn up at the scheduled times. Alternatively,
students can request the College to advice on cab
services/alternative travel, which can be arranged directly by the
student from the Airport.
**Please note that the Accommodation & Airport pickup
service will be arranged according to availability and it is
neither a guaranteed nor a mandatory service provided by the
college. In the event of CITEC not being able to make suitable
arrangements, students are advised to make their own arrangements
for airport pickup and accommodation.
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Induction Programme:
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The
induction programme is provided for the benefit of students and is
designed to introduce the students to their course structure,
syllabus, examination dates, registration and membership
information, student rights and responsibilities. Students will be
made aware of the fire policies and Health & Safety procedures
on the day of induction. Students are supplied with a student
handbook consisting of most of the above information, which is
retained throughout their studies at CITEC.
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Induction Week:
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Regardless
of the background of each student, the induction week is a
mandatory programme, designed and aimed at equipping new students
with ICT & language skills that will be necessary to complete
their main course of study. The programme covers business English,
effective communication and presentation Skills and the IT skills
that are necessary to cope with the teaching methods used by the
college. The programme can be extended over a period of time
depending on the individual capability of each student, so that
they are ready and fully equipped to embrace the teaching
techniques that are followed by the CITEC.
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Student Handbook:
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The purpose of the student handbook is to provide each student
with important information on student codes of conduct, safety
standards, travel concessions, employee and public liability,
academic documentation, rules and regulations, student rights, responsibilities,
learner agreement policies, college attendance requirements and
other useful information needed in order to start their course with
us. Student handbooks are available upon request on campus and are
given out on the induction day.
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Membership and Registration:
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It is the duty of each student to register with professional and
awarding bodies and apply for appropriate membership before the
commencement of their course. It is also their responsibility to
pay registration and membership fees. The College tuition fee does
not include such registration and membership fee. The College
principal will advise on what registrations and memberships are
required for each course and the procedures involved
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Part-time Work:
According to the
UKBA (UK Border Agency) guidelines, students studying at NQF Level 6
and above are entitled to work for 20 hours per week during term
time. Students studying at NQF Level 5 and below are entitled to work
for 10 hours per week during term time. There are three ten week
terms in each academic year. All students may work full time outside
term time when a support letter will be provided confirming that the
student is on vacation. Students must obey UKBA guidelines and in all
matters relating to the conduct of international students reference
should be made in this respect to www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Refund Policy:
A minimum of six
(6) weeks is needed for processing qualified refunds. Please note
that a refund cannot be claimed if a student has been issued a
student visa to attend a course provided by CITEC.
The College will not refund any amount paid by
students to any of our consultants for their services or any money
paid to a third party. The College can only refund amounts paid
directly to CITEC, subject to our authorized deductions.
Valid Refund Claims:
Students requiring
a student visa to enter or remain in the UK may claim a refund of the
tuition fee paid (less administrative charge of £150 + VAT) only if
their visa application has been refused and the college is informed
of this prior to the commencement of the course. A copy of the
refusal letter from the British Embassy or High Commission, copies of
the student’s passport and all of the original documentation received
from CITEC must accompany the application for a refund.
Fees are not refundable if a student chooses to
cancel the admission and NOT enter the UK after obtaining a visa through
CITEC.
Non – Refunds:
Fees are not
refundable if, after the commencement of the course, a student stops
attending the college or leaves the course before its completion or
is suspended by the college because of non-attendance or misconduct.
Fees are not refundable if a student obtains a student visa on a
CITEC programme, enters the United Kingdom, and cancels his/her
admission. In such cases the college is legally obliged to inform the
Immigration authorities.
Course Deferral Policy:
A student will not
be permitted to defer a course or transfer to another educational
institution once they have been granted a student visa to attend
CITEC. Deferrals can only be considered if a student is leaving the
UK for personal reasons and intends to return after one term.
Change of Course Policy:
Students may be
permitted to change their course before the course commencement date
and/or in the first four (4) weeks from the time of their enrolment
date, provided they have valid reasons to do so and there is a place on
the new course. This is entirely at the discretion of the college and
subject to the following conditions:
1.
The student meets the entry
requirements for the new course, if the course is of a higher or
equivalent level.
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If the course is of a lower level or
to a lower priced course, the fee will not be refunded.
*** For any other information on college policies
please speak to a member of our staff or our authorized recruitment
consultants or email: admissions@citeclondon.co.uk
Student Internship:
Students may be
required to attend/undergo practical/ industrial training as part of
their course. Such programmes include ACCA / NVQ Health & Social
care / Hospitality management. The duration of such internship period
may vary from course to course and it is decided by the examining /
awarding body.
Re-sits & Retakes:
Each student is
expected to finish their intended course on time in accordance with
the advised college course start and end dates. Each student is also
expected to PASS their examinations / assignments / dissertation as
per the awarding body / university schedule. If a student is unable
to complete the course and pass the examinations the student will
have to pay an additional fee to the college and the awarding body /
universities in order to re-sit or re-take examinations in accordance
with their specific guidelines.
Visa Extension:
The College strictly follows the UKBA Guidelines regarding visa
extensions. We advise our students to complete their course within
the stipulated time frame. In the event where the student chooses to
follow a new course or Re-sit/ Retake the exam he/she needs to apply
for extension of student visa.
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