Check that you’ve received a letter of unconditional acceptance from you selected Learning Institute.

At least 4-6 weeks before departure (unless you have made a late application). If in doubt consult the Learning Institute.

Organise your accommodation. Contact the Learning Institute’s Accommodation Service.

As soon as you’ve accepted a place on the course.

Reserve your place on the Orientation Program run by the Learning Institute.

As soon as you’ve accepted a place on the course.

Check that your passport is still valid

As soon as possible – it may take several months to process a passport in your home country.

Apply for entry clearance into UK.

Find out when you should apply

Ask you bank at home how to transfer money to the UK and how to set up an account.

As soon as possible

Book your flight (or other travel) to the UK.

As soon as possible

Check with airline-shipping what your baggage allowance is.

At the same time as you book your flight (or other travel) to the UK.

Organise travel insurance

At the same time as you book your flight (or other travel) to the UK.

Check how many goods you’re allowed to bring into the UK and which are prohibited.

About 1 month before you leave.

Find out if you are entitled to NHS health treatment and arrange health insurance if not.

About 1 month before you leave.

Find out whether your home insurance policy will cover your possessions while in the UK

About 1 month before you leave.

If you’re taking any prescribed drugs, you will need a letter from your Doctor explaining what they are and why you are taking them.

Talk to your Doctor about any immunization you may need or want, especially against meningitis.

About 1 month before you leave.

Buy sterling and travelers cheques to cover your first few weeks in the UK.

2-3 weeks before you leave.

Start collecting together items and documents you’ll be taking with you – and check you have everything.

Label all your luggage with your name and address in the UK

When you finish Packing!