The UK Government announced on 10th March that the go-live date for the student tier of its new points-based system for migration will be 31st March. From this date, students looking to study in the UK can apply for their visa through the new points-based system which will streamline the Student visa application process.

Thank you to the majority of the membership who have completed their online 2009 Annual Declarations and centre profiles. Unfortunately, however, some returns still remain outstanding. If you are the nominated representative for your centre and have not yet completed your declaration, prompt return would be appreciated. 

Click through to the main page to find a link to a story that appeared in Ireland's Evening Herald Newspaper (www.herald.ie) on 10th March 2009 entitled "Language students put off Ireland by rogue schools" by Claire Murphy.

We are offering members the opportunity to display their brochures on the English UK stand at GETEX 2009 in Dubai.

The next inward mission will be run for agents from the Asia Pacific region, in association with English UK North. It will take place between the 11^th and 15^th May 2009.