[holding answer 3 June 2009]: The definition of the method and frequency of educational institutions' assessment of students is not the responsibility of the UK Border Agency's approved accreditation bodies.
The awarding bodies responsible for each recognised qualification set out the standards required to achieve the qualification, as well as the assessment methods that are appropriate for each particular qualification.
There are no special arrangements to expedite the issuing of visas for schoolchildren from overseas who wish to attend independent schools in the UK. We are committed to processing all visa applications in line with our Customers Service Standards, published on our website at:
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
and which provide a prompt service.