New COVID-19 Guidance for international students living in the UK and Europe

This college is subject to England lockdown restrictions, please follow all the guidelines found at the top of the page.

Further information on status of college opening will be shared as soon as possible.

This college is subject to England lockdown restrictions, please follow all the guidelines found at the top of the page.

Further information on status of college opening will be shared as soon as possible.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

This centre is subject to guidelines found at top of page.

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

From Midnight, 4 January 2021 until end of January 2021, new restrictions as per below will be introduced.

Please note that these changes do not directly affect Universities in Scotland, which remain open until further notice.

• People will only be allowed to leave home for essential purposes, such as essential shopping, exercise and caring responsibilities
• No limit is to be put on how many times people can go out to exercise, but outdoor meetings are to be limited to a maximum of two people from two households (excluding children under 12)
• Schools are to remain closed to the majority of pupils until at least February
• Everyone who can work from home will be required to, and people in the "shielding" category are advised not to go in to work at all
• Places of worship are to close, the number of people who can attend weddings is to be cut to five, and funeral wakes will no longer be allowed

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

From Midnight, 4 January 2021 until end of January 2021, new restrictions as per below will be introduced.

Please note that these changes do not directly affect Universities in Scotland, which remain open until further notice.

• People will only be allowed to leave home for essential purposes, such as essential shopping, exercise and caring responsibilities
• No limit is to be put on how many times people can go out to exercise, but outdoor meetings are to be limited to a maximum of two people from two households (excluding children under 12)
• Schools are to remain closed to the majority of pupils until at least February
• Everyone who can work from home will be required to, and people in the "shielding" category are advised not to go in to work at all
• Places of worship are to close, the number of people who can attend weddings is to be cut to five, and funeral wakes will no longer be allowed

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

From 20 December 2020, all of Wales is at Alert Level 4.

• You must stay at home
• Not meet with anyone indoors or outdoors other than those you live with
• Avoid travel including international travel
• Non-essential retail is closed including gyms, leisure centres and hospitality
• You are permitted to mix with up to two other households on Christmas Day only (25 December 2020).

Visit our website for more information about studying here.

Negative COVID-19 test result requirement for travel to the Republic of Ireland from Great Britain or South Africa

The Irish Government has introduced a requirement for all travellers arriving in the Republic of Ireland from Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) or South Africa to have a negative/’not detected’ result from a pre-departure COVID-19 PCR (polymerise chain reaction) test carried out no more than 72 hours prior to arrival.

This applies to both planes and passenger ferries. Airlines and other transport providers will be expected to enforce this rule. Passengers attempting to travel without a negative test may be potentially denied boarding.

The new rule is enforced by law; anyone attempting to enter the Republic of Ireland without a valid negative test result could face a fine of up to €2,500 or up to 6 months in prison.

The rule does not apply to passengers in transit. If you travel through a port or airport in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) on your way to the Republic of Ireland, you do not currently need to take a test. Also, if you pass through the Republic of Ireland on your way to another destination, you do not need to take the test in Ireland, although please note that you will need a negative test result to enter England.

If you arrive from Great Britain or South Africa you are advised to >self isolate (stay in your room) for a period of 14 days following your arrival into Ireland.

You can read full details on the Government website >here. Please check this page regularly as the rules may change at short notice.

‘Level 5’ COVID-19 precautions in Ireland

‘Level 5’ restrictions have been extended by the Irish government to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. These affect what you are able to do while in the Republic of Ireland.

What the measures mean:

• You should stay at home.
• You can only exercise within 5 km of your home.
• There must be no visits to other people’s homes or gardens, including student accommodation other than your own.
• You can meet with one other household in an outdoor setting which is not a home or garden, such as a park, including for exercise.
• Most non-essential shops and hairdressers will be closed. Bars and restaurants will only be able to provide a takeaway service.
• You should only travel for essential purposes, for example to attend medical appointments or collect medicines. There will be only limited public transport available.
• You may not travel between counties.
• No amateur sports events are allowed.

When taking exercise outdoors, it is important to maintain 2 metres distance from others and wash hands on returning home. Only shop during designated hours, while wearing a face covering, and avoid public transport.

There is a full list of the Level 5 restrictions >here.

Negative COVID-19 test result requirements for travel to the Netherlands (Holland)

The Dutch Government has introduced a requirement for people travelling to the Netherlands by aircraft, ship, ferry, international train to present a negative COVID-19 test result if they are coming from a country not on the EU safe countries list.

For passengers from the Schengen zone countries, the negative test result requirement applies only to public transport, and not to private coaches or cars.

The test used must be a COVID-19 PCR (polymerise chain reaction) test. No other type of test will be valid. The test sample must have been made no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in the Netherlands. The test result must be written in Dutch, English, French, or Spanish. Full details of the test requirements are available here. You can see a copy of the declaration form here.

Passengers attempting to travel without a negative test may be potentially denied boarding. International train and coach passengers will be asked to provide a negative test result before boarding or before the first stop in the Netherlands.

The Government has made it very clear that a negative test result does not avoid the need for self-isolation upon arrival in the Netherlands. You should still self-quarantine for 10 days on arrival in the Netherlands even if you have a negative test result.

Lockdown in order to minimise contact between people | News item | Government.nl

With immediate effect

• Only go outdoors alone, with members of your household or in a group of no more than 2 people.
• You should receive no more than 2 visitors aged 13 or over to your home per day.
• On 24, 25 and 26 December you may receive 3 visitors aged 13 or over at home.
• Non-essential shops will be closed incl Locations where contact-based professions are carried out, such as hairdressers, and nail salons
• Hotels will be open, but hotel restaurants will be closed and room service will be unavailable.
• It will still be possible to borrow books from libraries.
• You are strongly advised to work from home.
• Adults may take part in sports activities on their own or with one other person, but only outdoors. Children aged 17 and under may take part in team sports and play matches against children at the same club, but only outdoors.
• Public transport is for essential travel only.
• Do not book any foreign travel until mid-March at the earliest and do not travel abroad.
• The only contact-based professions that can continue are those of a medical and paramedical nature.

Education

From 16 December to at least 17 January inclusive, educational institutions will mainly be providing remote teaching

With immediate effect from 14 October the following restrictions are in place:

• The rule of 1.5 metre social distance is of paramount importance to prevent the spread of the corona virus (COVID-19) and must be respected by everyone in Holland ISC at all times.
• Wearing face masks in classrooms is still encouraged but not required. You can remove your facemask once you reach your seat as long as you always keep a minimum of 1.5 metre distance from others.
• In secondary and higher education institutions (VO, MBO and HO) everyone must wear a face mask outside lessons.
• Indoors and outdoors a group must have no more than 4 people from different households.
• If you are aged 13 or over, wear a face mask in indoor public spaces and on public transport.
• All establishments that serve food and drinks must close. Take-away will still be possible.
• Retail stores must close no later than 20.00. There will be no late-night shopping.
• No alcohol will be sold or delivered between 20.00 and 07.00.
• Between 20.00 and 07.00 you may not drink alcohol or have it on your person in public spaces.

People arriving in the Netherlands (Holland) from most countries should self-quarantine for 10 days. Travellers from a number of countries are exempt from the self-quarantine rules. The list of exempt countries can be seen here.

Key restrictions in the Netherlands include:

• You should stay 1.5 metres apart from other people, and avoid crowds, when you are out and about
• A non-medical face mask is required when you travel by public transport

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