Prepare for your exchange in the United Kingdom
before you board.
See how studying English in the United Kingdom works before you board — visa type, work rules and healthcare — and practise the conversations you will have in London, Brighton, Edinburgh and other cities.
Free to start, no card needed. The one-time Ticket is optional.
What to know about United Kingdom
Official rules in plain language. Every card shows the source and the date we last checked it.
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A short-term study visa for English courses
The Short-term study visa is for an English language course only, lasting more than 6 and up to 11 months, at an accredited institution. Permission lasts 11 months at most in total.
Source: gov.uk · checked 12 Oct 2026
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That visa does not allow any work
Short-term study visa holders cannot work at all: no paid or unpaid work, work experience or work placements.
Source: gov.uk · checked 12 Oct 2026
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Standard Visitor: usually up to 6 months
As a Standard Visitor you can usually stay up to 6 months, but you must not work or do an internship. The rules depend on your passport and what you plan to do in the country.
Source: gov.uk · checked 12 Oct 2026
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GP appointments are free in England
In England, GP consultations are free to everyone. Visitors in an area for more than 24 hours and less than 3 months can register as temporary patients — the practice decides whether to accept.
Source: gov.uk · checked 12 Oct 2026
Immigration rules change and depend on your passport, your course and your school. Treat this as a starting point and always confirm on the official website before you decide.
Cities in the United Kingdom on Departi
You pick your city when you start — each destination unlocks city-specific content: transport, school routine and practical tips.
- London
- Brighton
- Edinburgh
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Glasgow
- Liverpool
- Leeds
- Cambridge
- Oxford
- Newcastle
- Cardiff
Five steps. Before you board.
Choose your destination
You have already chosen United Kingdom. Next, the city — each destination unlocks city-specific content.
Set your date
Tell us when you depart. The platform builds your preparation pace.
Discover your level
Real situations with grammar, listening and AI-assessed speaking.
Train real English
Conversations you'll actually have: job interview, flat rental, doctor, school.
Arrive with proof
Your public profile shows level, study hours and readiness score. No paperwork.
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Questions about United Kingdom
Can I work while studying English in the UK?
Not with the Short-term study visa. And students on a Student visa sponsored by a private language school generally have no permission to work either: work rights depend on the type of institution sponsoring the visa.
How long can an English course last?
English-only courses of more than 6 and up to 11 months use the Short-term study visa. The Standard Visitor visa usually covers stays of up to 6 months. Check which route applies to you on gov.uk.
Does Departi replace checking the official immigration website?
No. Departi organises your preparation and shows the rules with the official source and the date of the last check, but immigration rules change. The final word always belongs to the government website.
Is Departi free?
The essentials are free: you learn English in the Journey, practise conversation within the daily quota, and get destination guides, the checklist and community — no credit card, no subscription. There are daily limits (the Journey's lives) and premium features unlocked by the Ticket. But you never have to pay to genuinely prepare.
What is the Ticket?
It's a one-time purchase that unlocks every premium feature for 12 months — no subscription. You can pay by PIX or by card, both R$296.99, in a single payment. The essentials stay free forever; the Ticket is for when you want to accelerate and use everything without limits.
What does the Ticket unlock?
The Ticket unlocks the premium features: unlimited Simulation conversations, the full lesson library, detailed speaking analysis, generating and adjusting your CV, the cover letter, the full placement test and the full hub. The Journey lessons and the daily conversation quota are always free.
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