Can my dependents work and study in the UK?
Dec 18th, 2007 by Study Abroad
Can my dependents work and study in the UK?
The answer is yes, if they are over 16 years of age, and their passport does not say they can’t do it , they will be free to work while they are in the UK. They will usually be allowed to work if you have permission to stay for at least 12 months.
Your family will usually be able to study full or part time in the UK. Children under 16 years old are required to attend full-time education and they can usually go to a UK state school; your institution may be able to help you find them a place. Children aged over 16 can study full or part time at a school, further education college or university but they may have to pay the same fees as international students coming to the UK independently.
Normally you and your dependents can work in the UK during the education
If one of your dependents wants to begin a course that continues after yours will finish, you must seek advice from your institution or UKCOSA. It may not always be possible for them to stay on in the UK as a student in their own right. If you would like your child to stay on at a UK school after you leave, you’ll probably have to send them to a private (fee-paying) school.