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For 2010/2011

The Board of Directors has set the following payment of fees table

Late Payment Charge:                                              

Fees are payable on the 1^st day of the enrolment by concession seven days grace is allowed. The final date for the payment is shown “Fees Payable By”. At the discretion by the principal fees may be paid in instalments by three months and 10% administration charge will be made on remaining balance maximum 50% of the outstanding fees.  Please note the handling charge inspect of credit cards or late payment is currently at 4% will be added to fees to cover the college cost.

Please note the payment date is as evidence by receipt of fees by the College banker of accounts department. The college bankers are Habib Bank UK limited, 2 Swan Street Manchester. If fees are not paid at Habib Bank four working days should be allowed for funds to reach the college account. Late payments will be charged at 4% per month.

Withdrawal and Fees in Lieu Notice:

Students are reminded should you wish to withdraw from the course during the normal period of education the whole one academic year fees is payable. Should you wish to withdraw from the second year you must give one term notice or second year whole fees become payable.

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ASIC gives commendable grades to Manchester College of Higher Education and Media Technology in all operational and academic structure.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASIC ACCREDITATION

Inadequate levels of English among overseas students receiving visa letters/CAS from sponsors continue to be a major cause of concern for UKJBA, as well as one of the most common reasons for subsequent unsatisfactory progress on students' academic/vocational programmes. In the light of these concerns, ASIC decided, in late 2009, to formalise its existing guidelines so that they became one of our requirements for accreditation.

In February 2010, the UK Government announced immediate changes to the English levels needed to gain entry to programmes requiring a student visa, as well as a review of testing procedures, scheduled to be completed by early summer 2010. It is highly probable that there will be a much narrower range of accepted testing mechanisms than at present. ASIC will inform colleges of these changes as soon as they become known. In the meantime, the changes to required entry levels have fallen within ASIC's own existing criteria.

In order to be accredited by ASIC, colleges must demonstrate that they have checked the English Language competence of applicants before issuing a visa letter /CAS so that the following criteria are met:

•        For direct admission to academic/vocational programmes at NQF Levels 3, 4 and 5: either the competence level prescribed by the awarding body involved or, when none is indicated, a minimum competence equivalent to IELTS 6.0/ Common European Framework B2. (In programmes in Engineering and Science (but not including IT) at Levels 3 and 4, a competence of 5.5/ bottom CEF B2 may be permitted, provided there is an English Language support course available over and above the 15 hours organised study requirement.)

•         For direct admission to programmes at NQF Levels 6 and 7: either the competence level prescribed by the awarding body or, when none is available, a minimum competence equivalent to IELTS 6.5/ CEF CI.

•         For admission to one-year pre-undergraduate Foundation Courses (including a substantial English component): a minimum competence equivalent to IELTS 4.5/bottom of CEF B1. (Shorter pre-undergraduate Foundation Courses will require correspondingly higher existing levels of competence.)

For admission to Pre-Sessional Courses (typically lasting three months) that precede programmes at Levels 6 and 7: an existing level of competence no lower than 6.0 if it is intended to make a single unconditional offer covering both programmes. (Otherwise the admission to the academic/vocational programme should be conditional upon passing the Pre-Sessional Course at the required level, and a separate CAS will be necessary.)

International Baccaiaureate, or TOEFL (for a!] of which there are established equivalences), the onus is on a college to provide evidence for the assumed equivalence and its acceptance by UKBA. All test results must still be within their period of validity,

In the case of some other tests, such as EDI English for Business, the Warwick Test, or Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), it will be necessary to demonstrate that all skill areas have been tested. This may involve providing evidence of complementary tests in speaking and listening.

Where the proof of competence is education in an English-medium institution, there should be clear evidence that this has been accepted as sufficient for admission to UK universities.

Finally, if the proof of competence is obtained via a college's own diagnostic testing, there must be convincing evidence of the appropriateness of the test and its level, as well as the integrity of the assessment process in the case of every relevant applicant. Tests should be conducted under properly invigilated conditions, usually on British Council premises.

Immigrants set to face English test

David Cameron

09 June 2010

Immigrants coming to Britain to marry or join their partner will soon be asked to take an English language test first.

All non-European migrants will have to demonstrate basic communication skills that enable them to deal with everyday life before receiving a visa.

The measure, due to come into force this autumn, will apply to spouses and unmarried couples who are already in Britain as well as overseas applicants. Anyone wishing to come to Britain must first demonstrate they can speak English at the same level required for skilled workers admitted under the points-based system.

The introduction of an English language test was one of four key elements of the Conservatives' election manifesto. Prime Minister David Cameron said he wanted to promote the integration of newcomers into British society. But his deputy Nick Clegg questioned similar policies under Labour and highlighted how Britons may struggle abroad if other nations implemented tests.

Home Secretary Theresa May said: "I believe being able to speak English should be a pre-requisite for anyone who wants to settle here. The new English requirement for spouses will help promote integration, remove cultural barriers and protect public services. It is a privilege to come to the UK and that is why I am committed to raising the bar for migrants and ensuring that those who benefit from being in Britain contribute to our society."

The prospect of English language tests for migrants heading for Britain was raised several times by the previous administration. In 2002, the then home secretary David Blunkett announced proposals for tests on language and the ways of British life. Citizenship tests were introduced but English tests for foreign spouses failed to win backing and were quietly shelved.

The new plans mean a spouse coming from outside Europe must provide evidence they have passed an English language test by an approved provider. Visa applicants in these circumstances must already meet a range of criteria before being allowed to enter the UK under current rules.

Last year, some 38,000 visas for spouses were granted and a further 21,000 people were granted indefinite leave to remain. The move is likely to have a particular impact on Britain's Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities, who make up a large proportion of these figures.

Isabella Sankey, of Liberty, labelled the news "disgraceful" and said some people may be unfairly penalised.

She said: "While a good command of English is clearly beneficial for someone settling in the UK with their partner or spouse, making this a prerequisite to entering the country is disgraceful."
 

Manchester College of Higher Education and Media Technology now intend to offer English courses in Pakistan, Middle East and other international centres to comply with the government's English test policy for migrants.

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Mulberry Finch

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