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British Guardianship at Godstowe School
Nominated Guardian for Godstowe School. Boarding school guardianship for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Godstowe 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 Godstowe 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 Godstowe 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 Godstowe 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 Godstowe 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
Godstowe 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 →Godstowe School Overview
Godstowe School is an independent day and boarding prep school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, set in 12 acres of parkland. The Nursery and Pre-Prep take boys and girls up to age 7, while the Prep School, where boarding is offered, is for girls aged 7 to 13. Founded in 1900 with encouragement from the founder of Wycombe Abbey, it became England's first all-girls prep school and keeps close ties with Wycombe Abbey.
Entry is non-selective. Girls leave at 11 or 13 for senior schools such as Benenden, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Downe House, Wellington College and Wycombe Abbey, and many win scholarships. London Heathrow is about 40 minutes by road, and central London is around 30 minutes by train.
Boarding at Godstowe School
Girls can board from age 7, choosing full, weekly or flexi boarding or occasional nights. Around a third of Prep School pupils board, including many from overseas, and the school has pupils from around 14 nationalities. All full boarders stay in school at weekends. Short-stay boarding is also offered.
Boarding Houses and Accommodation
Boarders live in three houses, with older girls in Walker and Turner. Walker is a Victorian house with seven dormitory rooms over three floors and its own garden. Turner, purpose-built in 1996, has small dormitories and three common rooms, including a quiet study room. House Parents and other resident staff run each house, and new boarders are given a house buddy.
Boarding Life
Staff help boarders with homework after school, and an after-supper programme mixes free time, activities and learning. Saturday afternoons are relaxed once prep and music practice are done. Weekends bring sports fixtures, creative workshops, swimming, cooking contests and talent shows, with trips to Brighton Pier, Thorpe Park, county shows, theatres, ice skating and watersports at Bray Lake.
Academic and Pastoral Support
The learning support team includes specialist teachers, a learning support assistant and a speech and language therapist, with occupational therapy on site. Pupils work in small groups or one to one, and the Good Schools Guide lists support for dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, SEMH and speech and language needs. A Deputy Head (Pastoral), Independent Listeners and trained mental health ambassadors support wellbeing.
International boarders at Godstowe 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 Godstowe 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 Godstowe School website.
Information for International Students and Parents
Godstowe School accepts girls as boarders from Year 3 (age 7) to Year 8 (age 12). Most international boarders join for a full year starting in September, and girls move on to senior school at 11 or 13, with the school advising each family on senior school choice from Year 3 onwards. British Guardianship supports international families through every stage of the application with our boarding school admissions service.
English Language Requirements
The school does not publish minimum English levels by year of entry, and British Guardianship confirms the level required for each year of entry during placement. Timetabled EAL lessons help international girls build reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar and listening skills so they can follow the main curriculum, and pupils prepare for Common Entrance EAL and English papers or the Cambridge PET and FCE exams.
Child Student Visa
Girls coming to the UK from overseas will usually need a Child Student visa. Godstowe School is a licensed Child Student sponsor on the UKVI register, 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
UK boarding schools generally require international boarders under 18 to have a UK guardian, and British Guardianship confirms each school's specific requirements as part of placement.
British Guardianship is AEGIS accredited and a BSA Certified Guardian, and can act as the nominated UK guardian for Godstowe School boarders. Our boarding school guardianship service covers regular contact with the school, travel coordination and safe accommodation with vetted host families during half terms, exeats and holidays.
Short-Term Stays and Exchange Placements
The short-stay boarding programme is open to girls aged 7 to 13 in Years 3 to 8, with a minimum stay of four weeks and options of a term or longer. Places run mainly in the autumn and spring terms, and small class groups from overseas schools can come with their own staff. Short-stay boarders live in the boarding houses, join lessons and clubs, and take part in the weekend programme of trips and events. Families considering a shorter placement can explore our Student Exchange Programme and short stay guardianship.
To discuss UK guardianship for Godstowe 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 Godstowe 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 Godstowe 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 Godstowe 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. Godstowe 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 Godstowe School, from choosing the right year of entry through to an offer and enrolment, with Child Student visa guidance and guardianship arranged alongside.
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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. ASD: autism spectrum disorder affects how a student communicates, interacts with others and experiences the world around them. SEMH: social, emotional and mental health needs include anxiety, low mood and difficulty managing emotions or behaviour. MLD: moderate learning difficulties mean a student finds most areas of learning harder than their peers and benefits from adapted teaching and additional support. ADHD: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects concentration, attention, impulse control and activity levels. SLCN: speech, language and communication needs affect how a student understands language, expresses themselves or communicates with others.
