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British Guardianship at Bosworth Independent School
Nominated Guardian for Bosworth Independent School. Boarding school guardianship for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Bosworth Independent School? UK boarding schools generally require international students under 18 to have an accredited UK guardian in place throughout their studies. British Guardianship provides a fully accredited boarding school guardianship service for Bosworth Independent School students, including a dedicated local coordinator, safe accommodation with vetted host families during half terms, exeats and holidays, attendance at parents' evenings on your behalf, and 24-hour emergency support.
Guardianship Fees
Our UK boarding school guardianship services for Bosworth Independent School start from £350 per term.
Dedicated Guardianship Manager
As soon as your application is received, a dedicated member of our guardianship team becomes your main contact, managing every aspect of your nominated guardian arrangements.
Local Vetted Host Family
We work with a network of vetted host families across the UK. For exeats and half terms, we aim to place your child with a local host family matched to your preferences, so weekends away from school feel settled and safe.
Our Services
UK Boarding School Guardianship
An accredited nominated guardian for international boarders at Bosworth Independent School, with a dedicated local coordinator, vetted host families for half terms, exeats and holidays, and 24-hour emergency support.
Learn More →Boarding School Placement
Our admissions team supports international families through the application to Bosworth Independent School, from choosing the right year of entry through to an offer and enrolment, with Child Student visa guidance and guardianship arranged alongside.
Learn More →Student Exchange Programme
Bosworth Independent School accepts students for short-term boarding. Our exchange programme and short stay guardianship let students experience British boarding before committing to a full placement.
Learn More →Bosworth Independent School Overview
Bosworth Independent School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in Northampton, Northamptonshire, for students aged 11 to 19. Founded in 1977 as a small tutorial college, it changed its name from Bosworth Independent College in 2023 and is part of CATS Global Schools, an international group of independent schools and colleges. Teaching is based in the Newton Building on St George's Avenue, opposite the Racecourse parkland, with Bosworth Hall nearby for dining and science.
The curriculum runs from a Years 7 to 9 programme through two-year and one-year GCSE courses to A Levels, alongside English-focused preparation programmes and a University Foundation Programme. Classes average around 12 students.
Boarding at Bosworth Independent School
Boarders make up a large proportion of the student body, and students come from more than 30 nationalities. Full and weekly boarding are offered, and the houses stay open over half-term holidays. International students can also join for a few weeks or for one or two terms through the High School Experience programme.
Boarding Houses and Accommodation
Students live in six supervised, single-sex houses within walking distance of the main buildings, allocated by gender, age and course. Limetrees and Victoria House are for girls aged 11 to 18, Calderfield, Farthings and St George's for boys of the same age, and Poplars for students aged 18 and over. Rooms are singles and twins, with many en-suite rooms in Limetrees, and every house has a common room, kitchen and laundry, with House Parents providing round-the-clock care.
Boarding Life
Meals are served in Bosworth Hall, with brunch and dinner at weekends. Weekday evenings include a house activity or prep session followed by quieter study time, and younger students hand in devices overnight. House Parents run evening and weekend activities, from sport and creative workshops to themed dinners and trips to Oxford, Cambridge and London.
Academic and Pastoral Support
A SENDCo oversees support for additional needs, including specialist help for dyslexia, Individual Learning Plans and exam access arrangements. A trained counsellor is available free of charge, a registered nurse is on site during the week, and older students receive guidance on university applications, including Oxbridge and medicine preparation.
International boarders at Bosworth Independent School are generally expected to have a UK guardian. British Guardianship provides AEGIS accredited boarding school guardianship for international students at UK boarding schools.
Facilities & Activities at Bosworth Independent School
Every accredited UK boarding school offers a range of sport, arts and academic facilities for international students, together with an extended programme of activities in the evenings and at weekends. For full details of the facilities and activities available, please visit the official Bosworth Independent School website.
Information for International Students and Parents
Bosworth Independent School accepts international boarders from Year 7 upwards. Entry routes include Pre-GCSE, GCSE, Pre-A Level and A Level courses. Most students join in September, and mid-year places on the preparation courses are considered individually. British Guardianship supports international families through every stage of the application with our boarding school admissions service.
English Language Requirements
Minimum English levels by course, as IELTS or equivalent:
- Pre-GCSE (ages 13 to 15): IELTS 3.5
- Two-year GCSE (age 14 and over): IELTS 4.0
- One-year fast-track GCSE (age 15 and over): IELTS 5.0
- Pre-A Level and A Level (ages 15 and 16 and over): IELTS 4.5
Students under 18 without an English certificate sit the school's own English test. A Level students take English as a Foreign Language as a fourth subject unless they hold IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Child Student Visa
Students coming to the UK from overseas will usually need a Child Student visa. Bosworth Independent School is a licensed Child Student sponsor on the UKVI register and can offer guidance on visa interview preparation, while the visa application itself is submitted by parents. Our Child Student visa guide explains the requirements and process, and families holding a British National (Overseas) visa can contact us for guidance on the BN(O) route.
UK Guardian Requirement
The school asks every Child Student to have an emergency contact in the UK and allows parents to nominate a UK guardian, who must be British or settled in the UK, for short absences outside term time. Boarding houses stay open at half term but close over Christmas.
British Guardianship is AEGIS accredited and a BSA Certified Guardian, and can act as the nominated UK guardian for Bosworth Independent School boarders. Our boarding school guardianship service covers regular contact with the school, travel coordination and safe accommodation with vetted host families during exeats and holidays.
Short-Term Stays and Exchange Placements
Through the High School Experience, students in Years 7 to 10 can board for one to six weeks, while term-based places in Year 10 GCSE, Pre-A Level and Year 12 A Level last one or two terms, each with a personal tutor and a student buddy. Families considering a shorter placement can explore our Student Exchange Programme and short stay guardianship.
To discuss UK guardianship for Bosworth Independent School, book a free online consultation or apply for a nominated guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions
UK boarding schools generally require international students under 18 to have a UK-based guardian, and British Guardianship confirms Bosworth Independent School's specific requirements as part of your application. The guardian acts on behalf of parents in the UK, is the school's point of contact in an emergency and looks after the student whenever they cannot be at school. We provide this as an AEGIS accredited boarding school guardianship service.
Whenever your child cannot stay at Bosworth Independent School, for example during half terms, exeats or holidays when boarding houses close, they stay with one of our vetted host families. Every host family is visited in their home, provides professional and personal references and holds an Enhanced DBS check for all household members aged 16 and over. British Guardianship remains your child's educational guardian throughout every stay.
We have guardians available and ready to be assigned. The overall timeframe depends on how quickly the required paperwork is completed and communication with Bosworth Independent School is finalised. As every case is different, timelines can vary, but we aim to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Boarding school guardianship is charged per term and starts from £350, with host family stays, travel arrangements and other services added as your child needs them. Full details are on our guardianship fees page.
A UK student guardian must be a responsible adult, usually aged 25 or over, who lives permanently in the UK, speaks fluent English and is close enough to the school to respond quickly in an emergency; many boarding schools set a maximum travel time. The guardian must be contactable 24 hours a day and hold an Enhanced DBS check where they or their household host the student. Bosworth Independent School may also ask for the guardian's details before the start of term and set additional requirements of its own. As an AEGIS accredited guardianship provider, British Guardianship meets these requirements on your behalf, with vetted guardians, Enhanced DBS checked host families and 24-hour emergency support.
Yes. Our boarding school admissions service supports international families through the application to Bosworth Independent School, from choosing the right year of entry through to an offer and enrolment, with Child Student visa guidance and guardianship arranged alongside.
Disclaimer: Logo, images and videos are shown courtesy of Bosworth Independent School and remain the property of their respective owners. British Guardianship is an independent AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider, and this page is not published or endorsed by Bosworth Independent School. School information is provided as a general guide and may change.
SEN Support Explained: SpLD: specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia, affect particular areas of learning such as reading, spelling, coordination or working with numbers, without affecting overall ability.
