A NEW COUNTRY. A WARM WELCOME.
Visas and
sponsorship.
Planning to join Landmark from overseas? Start with a conversation about your child, your move and the support you need.
Landmark International School is licensed by the UK Home Office to sponsor international students through the Child Student visa route.
Admissions / Visas and sponsorship
An international community in Fulbourn, Cambridge · Ages 4–16
YOUR FAMILY’S CIRCUMSTANCES
Lets understand your plans.
Need school sponsorship?
Discuss a Child Student application with admissions. Sponsorship depends on completing admissions and the school’s checks.
Your child’s immigration status and intended living arrangements help determine which steps are needed. Tell admissions about these early, alongside your preferred start date.
A school place and immigration permission are separate requirements. We can explain Landmark’s admissions and sponsorship process; UK Visas and Immigration decides visa applications.
Already have UK immigration permission?
Tell us which permission your child holds, or expects to hold. We’ll explain what evidence the school needs to check before they join.
Planning where to live?
Landmark is a day school and does not offer boarding. Your child’s care and living arrangements need to be agreed before sponsorship can proceed.
ONE STAGE AT A TIME
How sponsorship works.
Begin with your school application. Admissions will then explain the sponsorship steps relevant to your child.
A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is an electronic reference used in a Child Student visa application. It is not a visa and does not guarantee approval.
What is a CAS?
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Get to know Landmark
Contact admissions, discuss availability and follow the school application process. If you are overseas, an initial video call can help you get to know us.
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Complete admissions and sponsorship checks
If a place is offered, follow the acceptance steps and provide the documents requested. We’ll review the information needed for sponsorship, including your child’s care arrangements.
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Receive a CAS, where appropriate
Once the required checks and arrangements are complete, the school can assign a CAS for an eligible application. Check the details carefully and tell admissions if anything needs correcting.
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Apply for your child’s visa
The family submits the visa application through GOV.UK, using the CAS reference and the required evidence. Check the current government requirements before applying.
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Confirm permission and prepare to join
When a decision is received, let admissions know. Before your child starts, provide the requested evidence of immigration permission and confirm travel, contact and living arrangements.
PREPARE TOGETHER
Documents and planning.
Admissions will give you a checklist for the school’s checks. The visa application has its own evidence requirements, which depend on your circumstances.
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Identity and family information
A valid passport and, where required, evidence of the parent–child relationship.
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Parental or legal-guardian consent
Written consent covering the application, travel and care arrangements.
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Funding evidence
Evidence of funds for fees and living costs where required.
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Other supporting documents
School reports, care information and any additional evidence requested. A TB test may be required depending on your circumstances.
IMPORTANT FOR DAY-SCHOOL FAMILIES
Discuss living arrangements early
Tell us who your child will live with, their relationship to your child and their immigration status.
A Child Student visa does not give parents permission to live in the UK. Parents must qualify separately for an appropriate immigration route.
Parent of a Child Student guidance ↗
This parent route has age and other eligibility conditions. Check the guidance before making plans.
Keep us updated
Tell the school about changes to your child’s immigration permission, address or care arrangements, and discuss attendance or travel plans with us.
CURRENT INFORMATION. CLEAR SOURCES.
Use the official visa guidance.
Immigration requirements can change. Use GOV.UK for current eligibility, application costs, evidence requirements and decision times.
This page introduces the school’s process. For advice on which immigration route is suitable for your family, use an appropriately regulated immigration adviser.
QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKING
Before you make your move
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No. It depends on the child’s immigration status and circumstances. Tell admissions what permission your child holds or plans to apply for, so we can explain the evidence the school needs.
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No. Acceptance is part of the process, but the required sponsorship checks and arrangements must also be completed before the school can assign a CAS.
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No. A CAS supports a visa application; UK Visas and Immigration makes the decision.
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Your child’s visa does not provide immigration permission for parents. The Parent of a Child Student route is available only where its conditions are met. Check GOV.UK or seek regulated advice about your own circumstances.
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No. Landmark is a day school. Discuss your child’s proposed living and care arrangements with admissions before making a sponsorship application.
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Yes. Email admissions@lischool.co.uk to arrange an initial conversation. A video call introduces the school; admissions will explain the remaining school application steps.