Advice for Overseas Applicants

Overseas applications for NCDT accredited courses are welcomed. 
Most schools will prefer to audition/interview overseas applicants in person.
However some schools may be able to arrange to audition/ interview candidates in their own country, some may also be prepared to consider a VHS video audition/ authenticated recording, or arrange auditions via video conferencing.   For technical candidates it may be possible to arrange telephone interviews.  Applicants should contact all schools directly to see if these arrangements are provided.

All overseas applicants whose first language is not English must have a high standard of written and spoken English that will enable them to benefit fully from their course of study. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL 500-550 (220 for Computer Based Testing) is requested for entry to most College courses. A Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English at grade C or above would also normally be acceptable. Other English language qualifications may be acceptable and applicants should contact the schools for advice.

NCDT accredited drama courses normally cost between £8,000 and £11,000 per year for overseas students.  Students will also need to demonstrate their ability to support themselves during their time of study.  To find out about educational opportunities and funding for courses in the United Kingdom applicants should contact the British Council office in their country of residence.

www.britishcouncil.org/where/index.htm

Education UK web    
www.educationuk.org
Provided by the British Council to help international students interested in studying for a UK course or qualification.

UKCOSA
Tel: 020 7107 9922
United Kingdom Council for overseas students affairs
9-17 St Albans Place
London  N1 0NX        
www.ukcosa.org.uk

Scholarship Guide for Commonwealth Postgraduate Students    
Tel: 020 7380 6700
Association of Commonwealth Universities
John Foster House
36 Gordon Square
London WC1H 0PF         
www.acu.ac.uk
Includes details of fellowships, scholarships, grants, etc tenable at UK universities.

Useful Website addresses include:

British education online - www.educationuk.org

English courses - www.englishinbritain.co.uk

Career based courses - www.hotcourses.com

Undergraduate Degrees - www.ucas.ac.uk

Postgraduate  - www.prospects.ac.uk or www.hobsons.com

Regulations for international students (immigration, fees)
www.dfes.gov.uk/international-students/vaetuk.shtml
www.dfes.gov.uk/gfees