Written question asked by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 28 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2008. It was answered by Phil Woolas (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Overseas Students: Languages

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many inspections of institutions teaching English as a second language the UK Border Agency and its predecessors conducted in each of the last three years; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 3 November 2008]: The UK Border Agency does not inspect specific courses within institutions in the way that Ofsted, for example, inspects schools and so does not have any figures for such inspections.All colleges that want to recruit overseas students need to appear on the Department for Innovation, University and Skills (DIUS) register of education and training providers.The UK Border Agency will only grant student visas to people intending to study at an institution on the register.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 482 c807-8W; 232215
Session: 2007-08
Subjects: Languages Entry clearances English language Overseas students UK Border Agency
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk