Student Visa Sponsors in Kingston upon Thames
There are currently 7 licensed Student visa sponsors in Kingston upon Thames on the UK Home Office register, including institutions such as Kingston University. 4 sponsors on the Student route and 3 on the Child Student route.
Every institution below holds a valid sponsor licence, which means it can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) you need to apply for a UK Student visa. Before applying, always check the institution’s current status in the table — and use our visa fee calculator to budget for your application.
Sponsors in Kingston upon Thames by institution type
- Independent school: 5
- Higher Education Institution (HEI): 1
- Publicly funded college: 1
All licensed sponsors in Kingston upon Thames
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| Sponsor Name | Sponsor Type | Status | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Grammar School | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Child Student |
| Kingston University | Higher Education Institution (HEI) | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| Marymount International School | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Student |
| Marymount International School | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Child Student |
| South Thames Colleges Group | Publicly funded college | Student Sponsor - Track Record | Student |
| Surbiton High School | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Child Student |
| Surbiton High School | Independent school | Student Sponsor | Student |
What the sponsor status means
- Student Sponsor – Track Record: the institution has held a sponsor licence for some time and has a proven history of immigration compliance. Universities with this status can, for example, be more flexible about the financial evidence they ask for.
- Student Sponsor: a fully licensed sponsor in good standing that can issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
- Probationary Sponsor: a recently licensed institution that has not yet built up a track record. It can still sponsor students, but some limits apply (for instance, probationary sponsors cannot sponsor students for postgraduate doctor or dentist courses).
Route: Student vs Child Student
- Student route: for students aged 16 or over studying at any level, from English language courses to PhDs.
- Child Student route: for children aged 4 to 17 studying at an independent school.
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Source: Register of licensed sponsors: students, published by the UK Home Office. This page was last rebuilt on 30 August 2026 from the latest published register.