Due to the UKBA adjusting and changing the way visa applications are processed, we are having to introduce a deadline for international students that will allow enough time for the enrolment and visa application to be processed for our up coming courses.

Please note that these deadlines are only relevant to students living outside of the EU or to those applicants who will be relying on securing a student visa to gain access and leave to remain in the UK.

The deadlines for booking on our courses are as follows:
 
One Year Courses and BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking starting on 27th September 2010
The deadline to be selected and to book your place will be 26th July 2010. Applications should be received a minimum of two weeks prior to this date.

One of the most important criteria you need to satisfy as an international student is to prove that you are financially prepared and have the living costs in place before you re locate to the UK and start your programme of study. Twenty eight days prior to applying for your visa you must have placed £8,000 in your account and have that amount available for that period before submitting your application. When you apply for your visa the consulate will require you to show documents (bank statements) proving that you have had the amount of £8,000 in your account for 28 days. Only when you can show that you have kept this amount in your account for this period will your application be processed.
 
This means that you will need to have been selected and paid the full course fee (first year only in the case of BA degree students) and been issued the Met Film School - Visa Letter or Confirmation of Acceptance to Studies document well in advance of the course starting to ensure you have enough time to organise your finances and visa application.
 
We are very happy to answer any questions you might have or to talk you through this process in more detail, so just get in touch by email info@metfilmschool.co.uk or call us on +44 (0) 208 280 9119 if you need more information.
 

London is one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the world. It is an ideal place to take a filmmaking course while getting to know the culture and people of the city at the same time. Also, the Met is located at the historic Ealing Studios so you will be in the best working environment possible to start your filmmaking career!

We welcome students from all over the world onto our courses and know that a mix of backgrounds and experiences enriches the learning process for everyone. And all of our courses are very practical and 'hands-on', which means that you don't need to have previous filmmaking experience to join us.

There is also a wealth of useful information for students who are about to begin their study in the UK here: UKCISA. This site includes guidance notes on finance, immigration, working in the UK, health and more. The Met Film School has been licensed by the UK Border Agency to enrol International Students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.

"I chose the Met Film School because you get so much hands-on experience, unlike other film schools, here you get to write, direct, produce and edit your own film" Marco Pinheiro (International Student).

If you have any more questions in addition to the ones below please call our Enrolments Director Rif Mahmood on: +44 (0)20 8280 9119

If you are from a non-EU country and plan to study a full-time course of over six months in length with us then you need to apply for a student visa. You should apply to the British Embassy or Consulate in your own country or, if there is not one where you live, then you should apply via a British Embassy or Consulate in a neighbouring country. You are normally required to attend one or possibly two interviews, during which time you will have to prove your financial independence. Nationals from certain countries and stateless individuals, or individuals holding a non-national travel document or passport issued by an authority not recognized by the UK, must have a valid UK visa on each occasion they enter the UK. For full visa information, contact the Home Office web site on Home Office or go to UKVisas.gov.uk.

Student Visitor Visa

International students studying on a course of sixth months duration or less can now apply for leave to enter the UK as a Student Visitor. This new category allows for short term students to undertake a short period of study during their visit to the UK. As a Student Visitor you would be required to meet the requirements of the rules relating to visitors. The maximum period of leave allowed in this category is six months and there are no provisions for Student Visitors to extend their leave in the UK or switch in-country to any other category. If you wished to follow a further course of study you would have to return to your home country and obtain a student visa. For more details on applying for leave to enter the UK as a student visitor please click here.

Do I need to register with the Police?

Upon entering the UK a stamp will be put into your passport which will state whether or not you are required to register with the Police. It is possible that you will need to register if you are aged over 16, intending to stay in the UK for more than six months and are from one of these countries:

You must bring the following items with you to your appointment:

    * Passport
    * Two Passport-sized Photographs
    * University Offer Letter
    * £34 Sterling

Your course will be taking place at the world-famous Ealing Studios, West London. The Met has numerous workshops and screening rooms, over eighty editing workstations and a large student common area. Many of your shooting excercises will tak eplace in one of Ealing Studio’s original stages.

Our Ealing Studios location is in London travel Zone 3 and has great bus, tube and train links to central London. The nearest tube station is Ealing Broadway on the central and district lines or South Ealing on the piccadilly.  In addition, you will spend part of your course on location out and about in London shooting your film(s).

London is at the heart of the UK Film Industry and is home to many beautiful filming locations. To find out more about life in London, please check out Visit Britain.

Due to the sometimes technical nature of the language used on our courses it is essential that you have a good command of English. You will need to be upper intermediate or above, which is equivalent to 7 on the IELTS test, a TOEFL score of 100 on the iBT test, 250 on the computer test and 600 on the paper test. You can test your language skills by visiting the TOEFL website or the IELTS website.

Our University/College Code: T40

If you are concerned that your English level might not be good enough, take a look at our English For Filmmaking course. This is run by our British Council-accredited partner school, the Wimbledon School of English, and will teach you all the specific technical vocabulary you need.

We understand that you will need a Confirmation of Acceptance to Study letter from us in order to apply for your student visa or student visitor visa. Please note that you will need to pay the course fees in full before the course begins, and before we can issue you with a Confirmation of Acceptance to Study letter.
 

How to book:

First, select a course date and ensure that you have read our Terms & Conditions

To apply to our two-year degree or one-year prorammes or to book a place on our other courses please call +44 20 8280 9119 and one of our enrolments team will take your booking details.

We accept payment over the telephone by VISA, Mastercard or Switch. Alternatively you can pay by cheque or direct bank transfer. Once we have completed your booking you will be sent confirmation of your place on the course, along with a course schedule. We look forward to seeing you soon!