Thank you for your interest in boarding at FIC. This page explains who can apply and guides you through the three steps of the process, from first application to your child’s arrival in England.
Admission Qualifications
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Applicants
• Age: 10 to 17 years old
• If English is a second language: students must be able to speak conversational English; their level will be determined by a test, school reports and the interview
• Academics: students must submit their school transcripts (in English) from the last two years
• Attitude: students must show strong determination to study abroad in England
• Faith: students do not have to be Christians to attend the College, but the education at FIC is based on Christian values
• School rules: students must agree to follow the school rules
• Interview: students must pass an interview with the Executive Principal or a person designated by the Executive Principal
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The Application and Joining Process
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Step 1: Application
1. Complete the Registration Form
2. Send the completed form and the student’s current school report to registrar@ficedu.org; the £100 application fee is also due at this time
3. After reviewing the application and school report, FIC will arrange a telephone interview with the student, lasting around one hour
4. If the interview is successful, FIC will send the student an acceptance letter
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Step 2: After Acceptance
1. Return the signed acceptance letter and send FIC a copy of your child’s passport
2. FIC will provide the fee account information for payment. A deposit of 50% of one term’s fee secures the student’s place, and a minimum of one full term’s fee must be paid before a CAS is issued
3. Once payment is confirmed, FIC will send you a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, together with other documents such as the medical form. Please note that each CAS covers one course: if your child’s period of study covers more than one course, a new CAS will be issued at a later date
4. With the CAS number, your child applies for their student visa
5. While you wait for the visa to be approved, please complete all the necessary forms; you can also visit ficedu.org to help prepare your child
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Step 3: Arriving in England
1. Book your child’s flight to England and send the school their travel information
2. Remember that your child should carry their visa and the school letter to show at the UK border
3. At your request, an FIC staff member can meet your child at the airport, and transport to the College can be arranged; these extra fees are added to the account at the end of the term
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Boarding Contact
For any questions about boarding or the application process, please email Head of Boarding, Chaerin Lee: chaerinlee@ficedu.org.
Details of our fees can be found on the Boarding Student Fees page.
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