Guildhall School - Before you Leave Home Handbook 2020

Have you been in touch with the
Students’ Union or made contact with
your buddy? For more info go to page 44
If you will be travelling to the School
each day, have you applied for the
18+ Student Photocard? (full-time
students only)
Important Dates
Payment deadlines:
Tuition fee deposit
Wednesday 15th July 2020
Tuition fee (1st instalment)
Monday 14 September 2020
Tuition fee (2nd instalment)
Monday 4 January 2021
Tuition fee (3rd instalment)
Monday 19 April 2021
International students
Have you got your passport?
Make sure it is valid.
If you are applying for a Tier 4 visa,
have you requested a CAS?
Has your entry clearance/leave
to remain been granted?
If you have applied for your visa from
outside of the UK, do you know where
you will need to go to collect your
Biometric Residence Permit shortly
after arriving in the country?
Have you checked if you need to register
with the Police at the OVRO shortly
after arrival in the UK?
Have you booked your place at the
International Students’ Orientation on
Friday 18 September 2020 (Deadline to
book is Monday 31 August 2020)
If a DBS check is a condition of your
offer, have you requested a Certificate of
Good Conduct from your home country?
More information on how to apply for a
Certificate of Good Conduct is available
on the Home Office website.
Do you have your CAS, offer letter, a
note of important phone numbers and
addresses in your hand luggage?
International Students: please look
for sections in red, as these contain extra
information which applies specifically
to you!