Before you apply, we will be delighted to answer any queries which you may have.
Once you have completed the application form and attach the requested documents, we will reply to you within three working days and, where possible, issue you with a conditional offer letter.
Many students require a student visa to study in the UK. Our representatives will be very pleased to help you with this process, instructing you which documents you need to prepare.
We can also contact you by WhatsApp, Skype or in person. This will give you an opportunity to learn about the course in greater detail and to make sure that Innovate Academy London is the right choice for you.
After this, we will ask for a deposit towards tuition fees, this will be refunded, except for a small administration fee, should your visa application be rejected.
Once we have all the necessary documents and you have met all the conditions, an unconditional acceptance letter will be issued and you can then apply for your visa if you need one.
Before you arrive, we can help you to find suitable accommodation and send you further information about the course.
Once you have your visa, you should let us know straight away and tell us about your travel schedule. We can then help you with your accommodation and can also make arrangements to pick you from the airport.
Welcome to Innovate Academy pre-arrival guide. It is important that you take time to read this in full before you join us
We are excited to welcome you onto ICA! Before we reach that exciting start date, there are a few things that you need to do.
Once you have obtained your student visitor visa you need to book your flight, you (or your recruitment agent on your behalf)
Before your flights booking to the UK.
Secure your accommodation. You must ensure you live within a 2-hour commute or 60-mile radius from campus.
Your Arrival to ensure you enjoy a relaxed and comfortable arrival experience we need to know when and how you are arriving in the UK.
On arrival at a UK airport, you will be directed to Immigration Control. There are generally two queues: One for EEA/EU/Swiss Nationals and another for all Nationalities. You will be required to show your passport and temporary vignette (sticker in your passport).
The Immigration Officer may also ask to see all the other documents you submitted as part of your visa application.
Before leaving Immigration Control, check that the Immigration Officer has added an Entry Clearance date stamp to your passport (usually on your temporary vignette). For information there is a possibility you could be interviewed upon arrival to the UK. You can be prepared but there is no need to be nervous.
We also offer airport pick up services, for more information please contact the admin before you travel.
Print a copy of your offer letter from Innovate Academy London
Passport (valid for 6 months or more) with visa/UK entry clearance
Documents to prove financial support for tuition fees and maintenance.
Originals of important documents (e.g., exam certification, transcript of results and certified translations, travellers’ cheques & passport).
List of contents of luggage (in case of insurance claim)
Health certificate/check-up
certificates (e.g., TB, Rubella, Covid)
Any prescribed drugs/medicine, plus doctor’s letter
Contact lens/glasses prescription
Details of your destination – address/telephone number
Proof of purchase for IT equipment (for UK customs).
You may pay your fee directly into any of the following accounts at your convenience.
Please acknowledge us with a receipt upon payment.
Bank Name: Barclays Bank Plc
Account Title: INNOVATE ACADEMY LONDON LTD
Account No: 10307661
Sort Code: 20-89-56
Bank Address: Barclays Bank Plc Leicester, Leicestershire, LE87, 2BB