Use the FAQs for more detailed guidance on Right to Study requirements.
1. What does “Right to Study” mean?
“Right to Study” means that you have immigration permission that allows study in the UK.
2. Why do I need to prove my Right to Study?
Newcastle Sixth Form College is required by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to check that students have the correct permission to study in the UK before enrolment can be completed.
If we cannot confirm your Right to Study, we may not be able to complete your enrolment or allow you to start your course.
3. Who needs to complete a Right to Study check?
We need to check the nationality and status of all applicants to confirm whether a right to study check is required.
Anyone who provides evidence that they are a British or Irish national will not be subject to any further right to study checks.
Right to Study checks may apply to:
- Individuals with settled or pre-settled status
- Non-UK nationals studying on a visa
4. When do I need to complete my Right to Study check?
You must complete your Right to Study check as part of enrolment. We recommend having your documents ready as early as possible to avoid delays.
5. What documents do I need to provide?
The documents you need to provide will depend on your nationality and immigration status.
UK and Irish citizens - Valid ID showing your address and date of birth. This may include: birth certificate and National Insurance number or passport. You can use a full or provisional driving licence if you don’t have those.
If you are not a British or Irish national, please bring evidence of your immigration status. In most cases, this should include your eVisa share code.
If you cannot provide a share code, you may be able to bring your original physical immigration documents instead, as long as they are still valid. These could include an in-date visa vignette in your passport, a Biometric Residence Permit, a passport stamp, or a Bail 201 letter with an Application Registration Card.
If your immigration status depends on a family member, for example as a dependant or under a family or child visa, you will also need to provide that family member’s immigration documents.
We must check official evidence as part of our legal responsibilities.
6. What is a share code?
A share code is a code you generate through the UK Government website so Newcastle Sixth Form College can check your immigration status online.
A video on How to view and prove your UKVI Digital Immigration Status can be viewed here
7. What happens during the Right to Study check?
As part of the Right to Study check, you will normally:
· Provide your share code, if you have one.
· Show your immigration documents for review.
· A record/copy of your evidence will be retained. You can find out more on how we collect and use your data in our NCG Learner Privacy Policy
· Complete any remaining enrolment steps once your documents have been checked
Once your documents have been checked and accepted, we can complete your enrolment.
8. What happens if I don't complete the Right to Study check?
If you do not complete the check or cannot provide valid evidence you may not be able to enrol and your place on the course may be at risk.
This is because Newcastle Sixth Form College must comply with UKVI requirements before students can study with us.