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British Guardianship at King Edward's Witley
Nominated Guardian for King Edward's Witley. Boarding school guardianship for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for King Edward's Witley? 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 King Edward's Witley 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 King Edward's Witley 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 King Edward's Witley, with a dedicated local coordinator, vetted host families for half terms, exeats and holidays, and 24-hour emergency support.
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Our admissions team supports international families through the application to King Edward's Witley, from choosing the right year of entry through to an offer and enrolment, with Child Student visa guidance and guardianship arranged alongside.
Learn More →King Edward's Witley Overview
King Edward's Witley is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 11 to 18 at Witley, near Godalming in Surrey. Founded in the City of London in 1553, the school moved to Witley in 1865 and is run by its historic foundation, Bridewell Royal Hospital. Heathrow, Gatwick and London Waterloo are each about an hour away.
Pupils move from Queen Mary House in Years 7 and 8 to the Middle School for Years 9 to 11 and then the Sixth Form. Most take nine GCSEs, and the Sixth Form offers A Levels alongside BTEC and other Level 3 courses and the Extended Project Qualification. A one-year IGCSE Pre-Sixth course prepares international students aged 15 and 16 for the Sixth Form.
Boarding at King Edward's Witley
Around 100 pupils board, and international students from more than 30 countries make up about 15 per cent of the roll. Full boarders live at school seven days a week during term, apart from two exeat weekends each term. Weekly, flexi and occasional boarding are also offered.
Boarding Houses and Accommodation
There are eight boarding houses. Queen Mary House is a mixed house for Years 7 and 8, and six single-sex houses, four for boys and two for girls, take Years 9 to 12. Upper Sixth pupils move to Jubilee House, opened in 2022, with en-suite rooms, shared study spaces, a teaching kitchen and a garden. House parents lead each house with assistant house parents and matrons.
Boarding Life
Boarders follow an activities programme every evening and at weekends, with house staff available at weekends to help with prep and music practice. House barbecues, pizza and film nights and inter-house competitions sit alongside trips to go-karting, ice skating, sporting events and London, with recent outings to Thorpe Park and the National Theatre.
Academic and Pastoral Support
Pastoral care runs through the house system, with tutors giving weekly academic feedback. A resident counsellor works with the pastoral team, nurses staff the Medical Centre around the clock, and Upper Sixth students have an evening tutor team in Jubilee House. Learning support and pastoral care are provided; families should discuss individual needs with British Guardianship.
Every international boarder at King Edward's Witley must have a UK guardian. British Guardianship provides AEGIS accredited boarding school guardianship for international students at UK boarding schools.
Facilities & Activities at King Edward's Witley
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 King Edward's Witley website.
Information for International Students and Parents
King Edward's Witley admits international pupils into Years 7, 8 and 9, into Year 10 where space allows, onto the one-year Pre-Sixth course at age 15 and into the Sixth Form at 16. Most international students join in September; entry in other year groups is considered individually. International pupils come from more than 30 countries, including China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Germany, Spain and Ukraine. British Guardianship supports international families through every stage of the application with our boarding school admissions service.
English Language Requirements
English is assessed as part of the application, and British Guardianship confirms the level required for each year of entry during placement. The Pre-Sixth course is designed mainly for international students and concentrates on building spoken and written English alongside IGCSE study, through academic, scientific or creative pathways, with educational and cultural trips around the UK. Pre-Sixth students are supported by a coordinator, their house team and an academic tutor, and join Fifth Form pupils for co-curricular activities.
Child Student Visa
Students coming to the UK from overseas will usually need a Child Student visa. King Edward's Witley is a licensed Child Student sponsor on the UKVI register and issues the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies through its immigration partner once a place has been accepted, 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
Overseas pupils at King Edward's Witley must have a guardian with a residential address in the UK. The guardian may be a relative or family friend, must be over 25 and must not live in student accommodation, and the school directs families to AEGIS accredited guardianship organisations. The school does not inspect guardian or host family arrangements, so parents carry responsibility for choosing a suitable guardian.
British Guardianship is AEGIS accredited and a BSA Certified Guardian, and can act as the nominated UK guardian for King Edward's Witley 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.
To discuss UK guardianship for King Edward's Witley, 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 King Edward's Witley'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 King Edward's Witley, 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 King Edward's Witley 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. King Edward's Witley 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 King Edward's Witley, 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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