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London School of Dramatic Art
4 Bute Street
South Kensington
London SW7 3EX

t 020 7581 6100
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Audition
At LSDA we understand that it is not always practical to fly to the UK to audition so we accept recorded auditions from those overseas. We generally prefer the audition pieces to be recorded on digitally and sent by email, otherwise we will accept an audition recorded on videotape (British PAL format).

When applying this way we would like you to perform two audition pieces; one modern and one classical, each lasting around two minutes in length. We would encourage you to choose pieces that you have previously worked on if possible and are suited to your age and gender. After the audition pieces please talk a little about yourself; what you have done, your reasons you applying, your aspirations as an actor etc.

Visa
If you are a non-EU student it is likely you will need a visa in order to study at LSDA. As the regulations change frequently for different countries, it is advisable to check with the British embassy in your own country to ensure you meet the relevant requirements. We can also provide advice and assistance if you have any questions. If you need any assistance please email us.

There is valuable web site that you can visit for further information: www.ukvisas.gov.uk

For further visa enquiries and immigration information you should contact the British Consulate or representative in your country before you arrive in UK.

The British Council website
www.britishcouncil.org

The Government Home Office website
www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Provides current visa/immigration information

Government Foreign and Commonwealth Office
www.fco.gov.uk

Please note that overseas students will not be granted leave to enter or remain in the UK as a student unless they attend a College on the Department for Children, Schools and Families (formally known as DfES) register. LSDA is part of David Game College. David Game College is registered with the Department for Children, Schools and Families on its register at
www.dfes.gov.uk/providersregister
The Register is a list of education and training providers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This Register does not quality assure or accredit in any way the learning provision of any registered provider.

Generally, if you find out that you need a visa, it is important to get all the documentation sorted out before you come by getting something called 'Student Entry Clearance'. This means that, when you arrive, the British immigration authorities will make life easier for you, and it will speed up your entry through the air or sea port. You will have to provide such documentary evidence as your acceptance onto the course and your ability to meet the costs. European Union students generally do not need a visa to come and stay here for up to six months, as a valid passport entitles you to automatic entry. However, to stay longer, you will need to apply for a long-term resident's permit.


Accommodation
We have always recognised that the biggest pressure on students is finding affordable and secure accommodation in London. We try to help students as much as possible with information to help secure accommodation. David Game College have self-catering residences located in the area and can also provide a David Game approved list of families, offering rooms to students for those who prefer to live in catered, family accommodation.

International Students House offers student accommodation 365 days a year and is a social centre for students, located in one of the safest areas of central London. Their website is:
www.ish.org.uk/

Associated with International Students House is an organisation called 'London Conference on Overseas Students' which publishes an excellent hostels list on its website:
www.lcos.org.uk/

A few other useful websites are:
www.accommodationforstudents.com
www.intolondon.com
www.studentpad.co.uk
www.ukstudentlife.com


Work
Many students supplement their income by part-time work. All students (EU and non-EU) students can now work up to 20 hours per week during term time, and up to 40 hours per week during vacations, without having to apply for permission whilst they are a student in full-time education. However all immigration information and visa issues are subject to change, so you are advised to check current information.

The DfES produce a leaflet called International Students Working in the UK - what you need to know downloadable from their website. www.dfes.gov.uk/


Health
Overseas students coming to Britain for a period longer than six months are eligible to use the facilities of the National Health Service, which includes doctors, dentists and hospitals. Generally this means that you will have to pay relatively little for health care. You will have to pay for medical prescriptions and a proportion of dental treatment, but this is much less than for private medicine. You should register with a doctor near your home in London on arrival - do not wait until you feel unwell. You can get a list of doctors in your area from:
National Health Service Information Line - 0800 66 55 44 - or
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk*