Since 1 May, any citizens of the new EU member states are free to come to the UK to study.

EEA nationals who are studying in the UK can work to fund their studies. If you are working you will need to register under the Worker Registration Scheme. Once you are registered for employment there is no cap on the hours of employment you can undertake (previously there was a limit of 20 hours per week).

 

UK Higher education institutions decide the fee levels paid by students. At most institutions, students from the new EU member states will be treated as "home" students, and will pay lower levels of fees. This may vary from university to university.

 

Those who come to the UK to take an au pair position as a means to learn the English language and to enjoy a cultural experience are not required to register under the scheme.

This type of arrangement where an au pair lives as a member of the host family, helping around the home in return for an allowance would not be considered employment for the purposes of the Worker Registration Scheme.

 

Those au pairs already in the UK who wish to continue current placements without changing their working arrangements do not need to register, providing they do not take up additional employment. However, should they choose to alter their au pair arrangement and enter into a more formal employment arrangement with the host family, e.g. by increasing their hours, duties or pay, then they will need to register under the scheme.