UK international student insurance
Introducing EduTravel Insurance
To support your time studying in the UK with Kaplan it is essential that you have appropriate insurance in place for the duration of your studies.
EduTravel Insurance has been designed by education insurance specialist, Howden, who has over 60 years’ experience providing insurance for students.
Do I need insurance?
You are not required to purchase EduTravel. You may choose to arrange your own insurance instead. However, if you decide to purchase EduTravel, the insurance premium can be added to your course fees once you have reviewed the information provided.
If you decide to arrange your own suitable insurance, you will need to provide evidence of this as part of the application process.
What insurance do I need?
Your insurance cover must meet the following requirements:
- It must cover the entire period of your studies in the UK, including travel to the UK at the start of your course and travel back to your home country at the end.
- It must include medical emergency cover, including emergency treatment and repatriation to your home country, with a minimum limit of £2 million.
- It must cover all financial costs, including tuition or course fees, if you are unable to start your course or need to leave your course early because of illness or injury affecting you or a close family member.
Important information
The following documents contain important information about your insurance.
- Insurance Guide including pricing — an overview of how the insurance works and how much it costs.
- Claims Guide — how to make a claim if you need to.
- Insurance Product Information Document — key details about what is covered.
- Statement of Insurance — confirmation of your insurance cover.
- Policy Wording — the full terms and conditions of the insurance.
- Insurance Guide including pricing — an overview of how the insurance works and how much it costs.
- Claims Guide — how to make a claim if you need to.
- Insurance Product Information Document — key details about what is covered.
- Statement of Insurance — confirmation of your insurance cover.
- Policy Wording — the full terms and conditions of the insurance.
Please note that insurance cover will not start until you have selected the insurance during the application process, and paid any required fees.
This insurance policy is underwritten by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. The group policyholder is Kaplan International Colleges U.K. Limited, except for students studying at University of York International Pathway College, where the group policyholder is University of York International Pathway College LLP. This insurance policy is arranged by Kaplan International Colleges U.K. Limited, which is an appointed representative of Howden UK Brokers Limited, a company authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), firm reference number 307663. Howden UK Brokers Limited is registered in England and Wales: Registered company number: 02831010. Registered address: One, Creechurch Place, London, United Kingdom, EC3A 5AF.