international families

Fettes welcomes students from all over the world and we are proud of our international outlook and diverse community. All international students should read our International Students Policy which provides detailed information. This is available on our website and can also be obtained from the Admissions Team.

Visas

Any student who does not hold a UK passport or settled or presettled status in the UK must apply for a visa in order to study at Fettes College and Fettes Prep School. Fettes College is a registered Student Sponsor (via the Home Office's UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) unit). The College retains full discretion over the decision on whether to sponsor a student. As a general rule, Fettes will only sponsor boarding students and will consider sponsoring applications for day students in the Prep School only by exception.

If you think this applies to you please notify the Admissions Team. We require parents of any student applying for a visa to work with the account management team at Holmes & Partners who will discuss the application and visa requirements and provide all relevant information and support. Please be aware there is an additional fee for this service.

Guardians

Parents of students who are resident outside the UK must appoint a Guardian for the student who is based in the UK. The guardian’s role is to support the student and to deputise for the parents when they are unavailable. A guardian can be a relative or friends whom parents know and trust or a guardian appointed and monitored by a reputable guardianship agency. Further information can be accessed in our International Students Policy.

International Connections

We understand the needs of international parents and have vast experience caring for students from around the globe. Our Admissions Team will be happy to put you in touch with current parents, or a member of our Old Fettesian network, who may reside near you so you have a local point of contact if you wish.