Right to Study

Before you can enrol at Newcastle Sixth Form College, we need to check your Right to Study in the UK. This means confirming that you have the correct immigration permission, status or documents to study here.

For many adult applicants, this is a normal part of the enrolment process. Completing it early can help avoid delays and make it easier for you to start your course on time.

Why is this important?

Some colleges are legally required by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to check that students have permission to study in the UK before enrolment can be completed.

This is important because it helps us to:

• check your eligibility to enrol.
• check your course is funded correctly.
• Provide you with the right support, advice and guidance.

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:

• EU/EEA nationals
• Individuals with settled or pre-settled status
• Non-UK nationals studying on a visa

When do I need to do this? 

Your Right to Study check must be completed during enrolment.

To make your enrolment quicker and easier, we strongly recommend getting your documents ready in advance.

The documents you need will depend on your nationality and immigration status. The sections below give a general guide, but if you are unsure, please contact us before you attend.

UK and Irish citizens

• Valid ID showing your address and date of birth. This should ideally be:

           - Your birth certificate AND your National Insurance number 

OR

- Passport

(If you do not have the evidence above, we can accept a full or provisional driving licence.)

EU/EEA/Swiss citizens 

• Proof of Settled or Pre-settled Status (share code), or
• EU passport/ID and immigration status 

Non-UK nationals 

• An eVisa share code to allow us to check your status online.

 Get your share code 

You can watch a video on how to view and prove your UKVI digital immigration status here.

If you cannot provide an eVisa share code: 

You must bring your original immigration documents instead. They must still be valid (in date).

You can bring one of these:

• a valid visa vignette in your passport
• a Biometric Residence Permit
• a passport stamp
• a Bail 201 letter with an Application Registration Card

If your status depends on a family member: 

If your visa is linked to a family member, such as a dependant, family or child visa, you must also bring that family member’s immigration documents.

Your exact documents will depend on your immigration status, but we must check official evidence as part of our legal responsibilities.

What is an eVisa share code? 

A share code is a secure code you generate online, so we can check your immigration status. It is usually quick to get and can save time at your enrolment.

You can get your share code here: Get your eVisa share code

We will check your documents and confirm your status. You will usually need to:

• share your code (if you have one)
• show your immigration documents
• complete the rest of your enrolment once approved 

What happens if you don't complete it?

If you do not provide valid evidence of your Right to Study, we may not be able to complete your enrolment.

• You may not be able to enrol, or
• Your place on the course could be at risk 

Where it is a legal requirement, these checks must be completed before you can start your course.

• You cannot fully enrol until your Right to Study is confirmed.
• Providing incorrect or incomplete information may delay your start.
• Some visa types may have restrictions on what you can study.
• Enrolment will depend on course availability and whether you meet the entry requirements. 

If you are unsure which documents to bring, need help understanding your immigration status, or want to check something before enrolment, our team is here to help.

• Email: nsfc-rts@newcastlesfc.ac.uk
• Phone: 0191 272 1001

Please get in touch as early as possible if you have any questions.

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:

• EU/EEA nationals 

• 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.