Moving your child to a new school in a new country is a big family decision. You may be thinking about the curriculum, English language support, visa requirements, fees, friendship, wellbeing and how quickly your child will feel settled.
At Meoncross, we welcome international pupils into school life and help families understand the steps involved before joining us. We want overseas families to feel informed, reassured and able to picture how their child could learn, grow and feel part of our community.
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
Welcome to international admissions
International pupils are students with nationalities other than UK or Irish who are subject to immigration control. We welcome applications from international families and can help parents understand which admissions questions may apply to their child.
Families choose Meoncross for academic excellence, character development, global perspectives, British values, excellent exam results, university destinations and a strong focus on wellbeing. For overseas parents, those points matter alongside the practical details of joining a British school.
We know the process can feel unfamiliar at first. Our Admissions Team can talk with you about the right entry point, the information we need and the next steps involved in applying from overseas.
NEXT STEPS:
FEES & DEPOSITS
Understanding fees and deposits
British, EU and international pupils are charged the same tuition fees at Meoncross, regardless of nationality or immigration status. This gives overseas families a clear starting point when planning the cost of joining the school.
International pupils who receive an offer are asked to accept their place by completing and returning an acceptance form. A deposit equal to one term’s fee is also required when the offer is accepted.
The deposit is returned at the end of the pupil’s time at Meoncross, provided the required notice has been given and all outstanding fees have been settled.
Families who require visa sponsorship are asked to pay a £600 administration fee for each Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies. They are also required to pay the full academic year’s fees in advance before sponsorship is issued.
ENGLISH SUPPORT
English language support before joining
For children who are non-native English speakers, we arrange an informal online meeting with a member of our Senior Leadership Team. This helps us understand the pupil’s English language level before they join Meoncross.
After this conversation, we will advise whether your child would benefit from additional support with English before enrolment and/or during their first year of studies. This support can help pupils feel more ready for lessons, friendships and the everyday routines of school life.
Where English as an Additional Language support is needed, pupils may be referred to Ardmore, an English language school with over 35 years’ experience supporting young learners. Ardmore can help children prepare for life in the UK before term begins, and can also arrange online English lessons outside the standard school day during the first few terms if needed.
SETTLING IN
Helping pupils settle into school life
We want international pupils to feel welcomed as learners and as young people. Joining a new country, school system and friendship group can bring excitement and questions, so we take care to make the transition feel clear and manageable.
A strong start often comes from small practical things. Children need to understand their timetable, know who to ask for help, build confidence in lessons and begin to feel comfortable speaking with classmates and teachers.
Our focus on wellbeing, academic progress and character development helps pupils build confidence as they settle. We want families to know that support continues after the admissions process, as pupils begin to take part in the academic and wider life of Meoncross.
VISA GUIDANCE
Visa guidance for overseas families
Families should contact our Admissions Manager if they would like to discuss visa sponsorship. We can support families throughout the application process and during their child’s subsequent studies at Meoncross.
If a child needs sponsorship, families are asked to pay a £600 administration fee for each Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies in advance of sponsorship. Families who are unsure whether their child needs a Child Student visa should use the UK Visas questionnaire to establish the most suitable immigration route.
We can also provide information to parents of pupils aged 4 to 11 who wish to join their children in the UK under the Parent of a Child Student visa route. We welcome international pupils who are dependents of parents with investor, skilled worker and diplomatic visas, as well as pupils who come to the UK through many other immigration routes.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Planning your family’s next step
For many overseas families, the best next step is a conversation. You may have questions about whether your child needs English language support, how fees and deposits work, which visa route applies or how quickly your child could settle into the school day.
Our Admissions Team can help you talk through the practical steps and understand what information is needed. Families can also arrange a visit or speak with us about how Meoncross could support their child’s move into school life in the UK.
To discuss international admissions, visas, English language support or joining Meoncross, please contact admissions. Admissions enquiries can be made by calling 01329 662182.
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