Documents you need to prepare and certify

We require certified copies to prove your identity including a change of name document, if applicable

The Course Information Form should be sent to your university or training institution for completion and uploaded when you apply

We ask all applicants applying through the international route to confirm their proficiency with the English language

Copies of your documents must be correctly certified by a person of standing in the community

Submitting documents in the wrong format can cause severe delays to your application

For any documents which are not in English, you will also need to provide a certified copy of an official translation

We require the standards of proficiency mapping document to look for evidence that you can meet the standards. The document will also help you consider whether you meet each standard of proficiency. 

You’ll be asked to sign a declaration regarding background checks to enable us to check that they are genuine with the organisations or individuals who provided them

Step-by-step guidance on making your international application online