Admission Procedure:
The College follows a strict and stringent Admission Procedure: -
Step 1: Enquiry: Receiving an enquiry from a prospective student
Step 2: Verification: Each student’s academic documents, work experience and references are verified by MBS. 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
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.
Step 4: Tuition Fee: The successful applicant is required to confirm acceptance of the offered place by paying the agreed Tuition Fee to MBS
Step 5: Final Admission: Once the tuition fee is received by MBS, 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.
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.
Payment policy:
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.
Bank Account Details:
Name: Meridian Business School
Sort Code: 30-92-90
Account Number: 2509103
IBAN No.: GB73 LOYD 3092 9002 5091 03
Bank: LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC
Branch Address: Eastern Branch, 45 White Chapel High Street, London – E! 7PH, United Kingdom
Note:
Do not pay any tuition fees to anyone else but MBS. Do not pay CASH to anyone and always pay your Tuition Fee through a Demand Draft or Bank Transfer made payable to the Meridian Business School 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 MBS 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 MBS, 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@mbslondon.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
honoured or cleared into MBS’ account. If you are unsure about how to pay the College Fees contact us by email first otherwise any offer of a place at MBS may be invalidated.
Attendance Policy:
To comply with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Rules, it is mandatory that all international students must attend a minimum of 15 hours of study per week. This includes lectures, lab sessions, workshops 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:
Stage 1: If a student is absent for four (4) consecutive days: A Verbal Reminder is sent by telephone/ email is given.
Stage II: If a student is absent for six (6) consecutive days: A Written Reminder will be given.
Stage III: 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.
Stage IV: The student will be reported to the UKBA (UK Border Agency) who will then arrange for Removal from the United Kingdom
*Accommodation Support:
MBS 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 MBS from the airport and pay the advance rent directly to the land lord on arrival.
*Airport Pickup:
MBS 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. MBS 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 MBS not being able to make suitable arrangements, students are advised to make their own arrangements for airport pickup and accommodation.
Induction Programme:
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 MBS.
Induction Week:
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 MBS.
Student Handbook:
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.
Membership and Registration:
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
Part-time Work:
According to the UKBA (UK Border Agency) guidelines, international students are allowed to work for 20 hours per week when the academic session is in progress. Students may work more than 20 hours per week during vacations and holidays. We recommend that our students strictly adhere to the UKBA guidelines to avoid breach of the Immigration Rules. For further information please visit
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 MBS.
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 MBS, 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 MBS 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 MBS.
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 MBS 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 MBS. 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:
- The student meets the entry requirements for the new course, if the course is of a higher or equivalent level.
- 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 refer to the College website: www.mbslondon.co.ukor alternatively speak to a member of our staff or our Authorized Recruitment Consultants or email: admissions@mbslondon.co.uk
Student Internship:
Students may be required to attend/undergo practical/ industrial training as part of their course. Such programmes include Hospitality Management & Health Care. The duration of such internship period may vary from course to course and it is decided by the examining / awarding body.
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.
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.
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