Is it okay to pay the initial deposit of 4000 pounds after conditional offer letter from UK university that too 8-9 months prior to intake?

I have received conditional offer letter from Coventry University for sep 2020 intake and I am asked to pay the initial deposit of 4000 pounds (by consultants). I had not even appeared for IELTS yet. Is it okay to pay this amount almost 8 to 9 months prior to the intake?

213 Views|Posted 6 years ago
Asked by Vinay Mulay
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BASIL PAUL K
6 years ago
It is your choice. There's no point in getting a visa that early. You have to factor in other things like value of pound, political stability and other rule changes etc. Consult with an education consultant and ask for their opinion. P. S - if you haven't completed IELTS complete that first. Even if

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