Guides
Guides to studying English abroad
No sales pitch. The process, the paperwork and the vocabulary, written so that you can do this yourself.
How applying actually works
The eight steps from shortlist to boarding pass, and what each school asks for at each one.
Start hereDocuments you will need
Passport, financial evidence, transcripts, proof of English. What each one is for and who checks it.
Letters to send schools
Templates for enquiries, deferrals, refund requests and accommodation changes.
Arriving for your US English course
School check-in, arrival records, housing, insurance, phone service and costs to confirm before you travel.
Glossary
I-20, SEVIS, CEFR, IEP, pathway, Standard Visitor, decoded in plain language.
Choosing between programs
What genuinely differs between a university program and a private school, and who each one suits.
Applying without an agent
Why the direct route is usually cheaper, and the two situations where an agent earns their fee.