EU & International Students
The Power of Theatre is Rooted in Diversity
Fourth Monkey are a diverse school who have welcomed students from all over the world supporting them throughout their vocational training journey with us.
Student Visa
Following Britain’s withdrawal from the EU, freedom of movement between the UK and the EU unfortunately ended on 31 December 2020. EU citizens now require a visa for studying in the UK. This does not apply to Irish nationals, or anyone who benefits from Citizens’ Rights under the EU Withdrawal Agreement.
If you have confirmed settled or pre-settled status, you do not require a visa. As an EU student, you will be required to confirm settled or pre-settled status at point of application.
Without settled or pre-settled status, we regret that this course is not currently available to EU or International applicants who would require a Student Route Visa.
We are working hard to rectify this situation, so once again we are able to welcome all International Students to Fourth Monkey.
English Language Requirements
All International applicants should have excellent conversational English and be able to understand a variety of texts. As with UK applicants, our audition panel will be assessing how you deliver your speeches and interact with the panel at interview.
If English is not your first language you will need to meet the same standard expected of UK applicants, which is equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
A full list of English Language tests can be found on our awarding partner Falmouth University’s website.
Fees & Funding
As part of our commitment to Accessibility, Fourth Monkey do not charge increased tuition fees to International Students.
We recommend contacting the Department of Education in your home country for details of any government funding or scholarships which may be available to you for overseas study.
Resources for International Students
The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is a helpful resource to find information and advice for international students, including Brexit, immigration, funding, fees and wellbeing.
