Sanctuary fee waiver for online Occupational English Test (OET) preparation programme for health professionals
University of Leicester
About this opportunity
The University of Leicester is offering up to 40 sanctuary scholarships per year on its Occupational English Test (OET) Programme. This is a three-week intensive online course which runs 4 times per year. It is for qualified healthcare professionals who have achieved at least IELTS 6.0 and need to receive IELTS 7.0 or 7.5 as a part of the requalification process to work in the UK
Level of Study
- Other Levels
Other levels of study
This course is not exactly equivalent to a university level – is a medical English programme for healthcare professionals wishing to requalify in the UK. We can accept students who have an IELTS equivalent of 6.0
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee status, Humanitarian protection, Temporary refugee permission, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life), Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine schemes, Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave), Other
Other eligibility criteria
Some other immigration statuses may be accepted if the student has a history of forced migration. We will judge these on a case-by-case basis
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
In addition, applicants: must already be a qualified health professional from outside the UK; must have a level of English of IELTS 6.0 or higher; must have the aim of taking the OET exam in order to requalify to practise in the UK
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
Types of study available
- Online
- Part-time / flexible
Other types of study
This course is not exactly equivalent to a university level – is a medical English programme for healthcare professionals wishing to requalify in the UK. We can accept students who have an IELTS equivalent of 6.0
Additional details about application process
Additional support may be provided if needed, such as help with stationery costs and exam fees (through our partner RefuAid)
Number of places available
40 per year
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
On-going opportunity
Yes
For further questions contact the scholarship provider
Email Us
internationalcpd@le.ac.uk
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