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Notice to all staff and students at St-Patrick's College |
1. Some of you may be aware that St Patrick’s College UK Border Agency (UKBA) Sponsorship Licence has been temporarily suspended with effect from 18 January. Do not be alarmed. This is not a measure aimed at St Patrick’s College alone. About 60 Colleges have received similar notification. The UKBA seems to have a general query affecting the private college sector as a whole, and a response is therefore being co-ordinated at sector level by inter alia the British Accreditation Council (BAC), UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), and Study UK.
2. We believe that most of the UKBA ‘s questions relate to student attendance figures. It is normal procedure in such cases to suspend a College Licence for a short period whilst UKBA clarify the position. Many Colleges have gone through this procedure in the past, and many have had their Licence fully restored once the clarification has been received.
3. Our Licence has been temporarily suspended until the UKBA has the opportunity to visit the College and satisfy themselves that our procedures comply with their requirements. We expect their visit to take place quite soon. I am confident that we will be able to answer all of the UKBA’s questions satisfactorily and that our Licence will be restored in due course. The College will of course collaborate fully with the UKBA team, and I welcome the chance to explain to them that our own procedures not only comply with, but in fact exceed, the stringent requirements which they set.
4. Meanwhile, I wish to emphasise that pending the outcome of the investigation, the College is continuing with all of its activities in the normal way. Our induction programme has taken place as planned, our teaching programme for the new term will commence on 25 January, and the refurbishment of the new premises at Sheraton Street is on schedule.
5. I wish you all a successful new term, and will keep you informed of developments. You, our students, can help the College by continuing to fulfil all the UKBA’s requirements. Please ensure that you attend all your classes on time, submit your assignments on time, and do not breach the terms of your student visa. It is vital that both the College and the students give the UKBA no reason to doubt our, or your, integrity. A student visa is granted to enable you to study. Please remember that and act accordingly.
Raj Kumaran
Director of Education |
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Welcome to St-Patrick's International College, and what we hope will be a rewarding and successful learning experience for you. We are delighted that you are interested in studying at St. Patrick's College. Here you will be able to increase your knowledge and develop your skills in many areas. We can offer you programmes in Business & Management, Computing, Fashion & Design, Healthcare Management, Hospitality Management, and Law. Most of our courses lead to recognised academic or professional qualifications.
St. Patrick's was founded in 1803 (as St. Patrick's School) and has evolved over the period of last two hundred years to its current status. The college is housed in a very spacious five-floor building in the centre of London - a few steps away from Oxford Street, the main shopping centre of the city, and within easy reach of the most important centres of cultural interest and social activity. The foundation stone of the building was laid by Rev. L .C Vere on 6th of july 1887. St. Patrick's is open all year round and has facilities including library, multimedia computer labs, a refectory, Leisure & Recreation and an open-air basketball and volleyball court. The College offers top quality tuition in a warm, caring and stimulating environment. St. Patrick's is committed to an EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY. We are proud of the positive atmosphere our students enjoy regardless of their culture, race, gender, religion or age. Principal and Chief Executive St. Patrick's International College Ltd. Registered in England No. 3698965. Registered office at 24 Great Chapel Street, London W1F 8FS. |
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