Child students - Tier 4 (Child)
Evidence used to obtain your confirmation of acceptance for studies
This page explains what you need to send us as evidence in order to score 30 points under Tier 4 (Child) of the points-based system.
You will score 30 points for having a valid confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS). When you apply, you must:
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write your CAS reference number on your application form - your Tier 4 sponsor will give you the reference number; and
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send us the documents you used to obtain the CAS, if you are 16 or 17 years old. These documents are described below.
The Documents required page explain which Tier 4 (Child) applicants are considered to be 'low risk'.
If we consider that you are 'low risk', you do not need to include the documents on this page with your application. However, you must confirm on your application form that you meet the requirements set out here and that you hold the required documents. We reserve the right to request any or all of these documents, and we will refuse your application if you do not provide them.
More information
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Evidence required for applicants aged under 16
If you are under 16 years old, you only have to provide the reference number of your confirmation of acceptance for studies. You do not need to send any documents.
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Evidence required for applicants aged 16 and 17
If you are 16 or 17 years old and your Tier 4 sponsor has assessed your qualifications in order to assign your confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS), you must send us these qualifications with your application. For each qualification listed, you must provide:
- the original certificate(s) of qualification; or
- the original transcript of results.
We will not accept provisional certificates.
Each certificate of qualification must be the original (not a copy), and must clearly show:
- your name;
- the title of the award;
- the date of the award; and
- the name of the awarding institution.
Each transcript of results must be the original (not a copy), and must clearly show:
- your name;
- the academic institution's name;
- the course title; and
- confirmation of the award.
You will need to know what evidence your Tier 4 sponsor has included on your CAS, so that you can include it with your application. You must get this information directly from your Tier 4 sponsor before you apply. We will not provide this information to you.
Assessment by other means
If you have been assessed by other means (such as references, a portfolio of artwork, interview, or the Tier 4 sponsor's own test or entrance exam), you do not need to include these documents with your application. However, your Tier 4 sponsor must include details of how they assessed you on the CAS.
If you have been offered a place because of progress you have made on an existing course, your Tier 4 sponsor must include this information on the CAS. You will not need to send any documents if this is how you have been assessed.
Application forms
Policy guidance for Tier 4 students
- Tier 4 policy guidance PDF 690KB opens in a new window