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TIEC was pleased to welcome Mrs. Waziri and Mrs. Eileen of Dowen College to Cambridge. Mrs Taiwo Olumide Waziri and Miss Eileen Irenonsen Okoruwa are respected teachers from this highly respected Nigerian College. We look forward to showing them TIEC’s high standard of hospitality and building stronger working ties with Dowen College.

Meet our New Team Members

In order to continue to provide unparalleled service to clients we have added a few members to our UK Team to help support our offices in Nigeria and the UK.

Abiola Ososanya, Craig Knight and Amos Akinwale have joined as Associates. As well as the additions to our staff members, we have acquired a new office in our building, drastically expanding our operational capability. We are certain that this will help us to function more productively for you.

Former Abbey College Manchester Principal Jenny Thomas joins TIEC

TIEC Lagos team

We are pleased to announce that Mrs Jenny Thomas former Principal of Abbey College Manchester and Deputy Head at Giggleswick School joined TIEC officially in January 2011 as Director of Independent School Placements. Mrs Thomas recently visited Nigeria in the end of January and will be back again towards the end of the academic year.

Jenny brings with her several years of experience of the UK schools system as well as tremendous knowledge of the University system. Having worked at two of the leading schools in the UK we are ever so pleased to have such an experienced professional on our team.

Mr. William Pope visited the TIEC Cambridge office on the 10^th of March 2011. He was there to meet the TIEC team and familiarise himself with educational scene in Cambridge. The Grange is one of Nigerias Leading Colleges. We are expectant that his trip will facilitate stronger ties between TIEC and Grange we also believe Cambridge will have a positive influence on the schools policy towards UK education.

Mr. Richard Purchase is currently visiting Nigeria from the 13^th-18^th March 2011. He will be meeting with parents and students thinking about the UK for September 2011 and January 2012 admissions. Abbey College is one of the UK’s leading schools for A’levels.  

For more information please contact: TIEC Lagos office: 017655704, 08061396406.

Due to the recently elected new government in the UK, the current immigration rules are currently being reviewed, nevertheless, below are relevant and timeless  information which would remain the same despite the change of government. Good luck

What are the key things to consider before applying for a student visa?

• Make sure you understand both what the visa rules are, and how the visa application process works. This is available on the UK Visas website.
• We know that many students find it difficult to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds for their stay in the UK. This is very important to get right. It goes without saying that you should only submit documents that are genuine and verifiable.
• Make sure you complete the application form as accurately and as clearly as possible. The new application form which was introduced recently should be easier to complete on-line and will enable us to make decisions more easily.
• Finally, leave plenty of time to get your visa. It’s often not very high up the ‘to do’ list when preparing to go to the UK, but if it’s left to the last minute then it can delay things. Although the visa process itself is quick, remember that lots of students tend to want their visas at the same time. In Nigeria, I’d recommend you apply for a student visa at least 8 weeks before the course is due to start, or at least 12 weeks in the busy summer season. The actual processing time for a student visa in Nigeria is currently one week.
• Guidance to students on how they qualify and what they need to do to get a visa can be found on the UK visas website:
• Finally, NO visa system in the world is perfect, so if you were unfortunately refused and you believe your application was not adjudged on its merits then you can reapply or exercise your right to appeal!