Finally doing something about the student VISA system
Discussion
About time I suppose, a no brainer-
As you will now be aware the government plans to hold a major review of the PBS system this December.
It will cover the below focus areas:
• Should the minimum level of qualification that can be studied through the PBS be raised from NQF level 3?
• Should the minimum level of English language qualification that can be studied in the UK through the PBS be raised from CEFR level A2?
• Should English language testing be introduced for all courses of NQF level 5 and below, including English language courses, and if so, through what mechanism?
• Should access to vocational courses be restricted?
• Should we introduce a differential approach for countries which have historically been sources of illegal migration, raising the minimum level of qualification and introducing stricter tests for individuals from those higher risk countries?
• Should we restrict the work rights attached to student visas?
• Should we place limits on the progression of students on courses up the qualifications scale without their returning to their home countries?
As you will now be aware the government plans to hold a major review of the PBS system this December.
It will cover the below focus areas:
• Should the minimum level of qualification that can be studied through the PBS be raised from NQF level 3?
• Should the minimum level of English language qualification that can be studied in the UK through the PBS be raised from CEFR level A2?
• Should English language testing be introduced for all courses of NQF level 5 and below, including English language courses, and if so, through what mechanism?
• Should access to vocational courses be restricted?
• Should we introduce a differential approach for countries which have historically been sources of illegal migration, raising the minimum level of qualification and introducing stricter tests for individuals from those higher risk countries?
• Should we restrict the work rights attached to student visas?
• Should we place limits on the progression of students on courses up the qualifications scale without their returning to their home countries?
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