Students are permitted to take holidays, depending on the duration of the course.
If you are a non-EU student you must book your holidays prior to registering with Immigration. If you are an EU student you should request your holiday at least two weeks in advance.
| Guidelines | Non-EU Students | EU Students |
|---|---|---|
| Students must schedule all holidays before they register with INIS. Unscheduled breaks in study are not permitted except in exceptional circumstances. | ||
| The minimum holiday period permitted is 2 weeks. | ||
| Holidays cannot be taken in the middle of a week (must be booked from Monday to Friday). | ||
| Upon returning from a holiday, students may have to take a level test before returning to class. | ||
| Holidays cannot be taken during the first 8 weeks of a student’s course and cannot exceed 1/3 of the total weeks study completed before the holiday. | ||
| To request a holiday, students should contact the admissions department at least 2 weeks in advance. |