child student visa

What can I do in the UK with a Child Student visa?

A Child Student visa will let you carry out your studies at an independent school in the UK. If you’re 16 or over, you can also work a job around your studies to earn some extra cash. You can work: 

• part-time during term for up to 10 hours per week
• full-time out of term time, for example, summer break, or term breaks
• on a work placement as part of your course (please note, this can’t be for more than 50% of your course)

What can’t I do in the UK with a Child Student visa?

• study at an academy or a local authority-funded school (also known as a maintained school) or further or higher education institution
• claim public funds
• take a full-time permanent job or be self-employed
• work as a professional sportsperson or entertainer
• apply for settlement, meaning the right to live in the UK permanently 
• bring family members or ‘dependants’ - if a parent wants to come with you, they’ll need to apply for a Parent of a Child Student visa

Don’t worry, you’ll get a full list of what you can and can’t do with a Child Student visa if your application is accepted.