Training and events
Our training offers you opportunities to develop your knowledge, build confidence, and learn alongside your peers. It covers our specialist areas such as immigration advice, changes to Rules and law, and fee assessment.
UKCISA training courses are:
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Introduction to the Student route
- Location:Zoom
- Date:21/10/2026
- Time:10:00 am
- Time:2.5 hours
The Student route is part of the points-based visa system, specifically for international students who want to study in the UK. This training course offers a general overview of this immigration route and its requirements.
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Student route essentials: English language requirements
- Location:Zoom
- Date:04/11/2026
- Time:10:00 am
- Time:2.5 hours
Student sponsors are required to assess the English language ability of Student route applicants. This training course offers an overview of the English language requirements and how the Immigration Rules and guidance apply.
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Stop Press: recent immigration changes
- Location:Zoom
- Date:11/11/2026
- Time:10:00 am
- Time:2.5 hours
Stop press is our biannual flagship event for UKCISA members to keep up to date with all significant immigration changes affecting international students from the last six months.
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AISA Conference 2026
- Location:International Students House
- Date:19/11/2026
- Time:10:00 am
- Time:6 hours
The AISA Conference 2026 will take place at International Students House, Great Portland Street, London on Thursday 19th November, 10am – 4pm.
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Student route refusals & administrative reviews
- Location:Zoom
- Date:26/11/2026
- Time:10:00 am
- Time:2.5 hours
This two-part training course focuses on the rules and guidance on refusals and administrative reviews, and how they function within the Student route.
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HE fee assessment in England
- Location:Zoom
- Date:03/12/2026
- Time:02:00 pm
- Time:2 hours
This three-part training course offers UKCISA members an introduction to the regulations that determine who should be charged ‘home’ fees and who can be charged ‘overseas’ fees for higher education in England.
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Spotlight on ‘ordinary residence’ in fee assessments
- Location:Zoom
- Date:08/12/2026
- Time:10:00 am
- Time:4 hours
When assessing fee status, there are cases where issues around residence requirements can appear complex, and in need of careful consideration. This workshop is for those who would like time to focus on residence requirements - assessing whether there has been ordinary residence in a particular area, and the purpose of residence in that area.
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Navigating the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) requirements
- Date:10/12/2026
- Time:10:00 am
- Time:2.5 hours
Despite the exemption a number of educational institutions have from the requirement to apply for IAA authorisation, navigating the IAA requirements and obligations can sometimes feel like a daunting process. This training will focus on navigating the requirements and look at ways in which you can incorporate the requirements into your working practice.
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