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British Guardianship at Kingsley School
Nominated Guardian for Kingsley School. Boarding school guardianship for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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
Kingsley 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 →Kingsley School Overview
Kingsley School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in Bideford, North Devon, for pupils aged 2 to 18, with around 275 pupils in the senior school and sixth form. Founded in 1884 and run as a registered charity, it occupies 24 acres of grounds, with Kingsley Prep School on the same site. Boarding is offered from Year 7 to Year 13.
Pupils follow a core curriculum leading to GCSEs, then A Levels, BTEC and vocational qualifications in the Sixth Form, where a Top University Programme prepares able students for Oxford, Cambridge and other selective universities. Afternoons follow an Expansive Curriculum with five pathways: Surf Academy, Earth Centre, Performing Arts, STEM and Sporting Excellence.
Boarding at Kingsley School
Boarders come from more than 20 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and beyond. Full boarders live at school throughout the term, there are no compulsory exeat weekends, and supervised boarding is available over half term. Weekly and flexi boarding are also offered, and international students can also join a one-term Short-term Immersion Programme.
Boarding Houses and Accommodation
Boys board in Longfield House and girls in Belvoir House, each taking boarders from Year 7 to Year 13. Both houses have been refurbished, with study-bedrooms, recreational lounges, kitchen-cafes, a laundry and outdoor space. The Director of Boarding lives in Belvoir with their family. New boarders are paired with a buddy from their first day, and room allocation is confirmed by the school on entry.
Boarding Life
Weekdays begin at 7am, with lessons until 5pm and supper at 6pm, followed by free time in the houses. Weekends start with brunch and an activity programme from midday, including trips to beaches, national parks and the Eden Project, coastal walks, formal dinners and student-led events, with help for prep always available.
Academic and Pastoral Support
Kingsley is a mainstream, non-selective school accredited by CReSTeD for its teaching of pupils with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties, and it also supports pupils with autism. Help ranges from in-class strategies and timetabled literacy and study-skills sessions to one-to-one teaching and the Connect Centre, a purpose-built specialist base. An in-house team provides occupational therapy and speech and language therapy, and boarders receive free healthcare through the school Medical Centre.
International boarders at Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley School website.
Information for International Students and Parents
Kingsley School accepts international boarders from Year 7 to the Sixth Form. Options include a Pre-GCSE year in Year 9 that introduces the British curriculum, the GCSE programme, a One-Year GCSE course for students aged 15 and over, and A Level, BTEC and Top University Programme routes in the Sixth Form. Most international students join in September; entry in other year groups is considered individually. British Guardianship supports international families through every stage of the application with our boarding school admissions service.
English Language Requirements
No minimum IELTS or CEFR levels are published, and an English placement test may be advised for non-native speakers. English as an Additional Language teaching runs alongside subject lessons, and an International Coordinator supports overseas pupils. British Guardianship confirms the level required for each year of entry during placement.
Child Student Visa
Students coming to the UK from overseas will usually need a Child Student visa. Kingsley School is a licensed Child Student sponsor on the UKVI register and gives overseas families guidance on the visa, 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. Kingsley School offers guardianship support to overseas families and runs free scheduled transfers between the school and Heathrow, Bristol and Exeter airports at the start and end of each term.
British Guardianship is AEGIS accredited and a BSA Certified Guardian, and can act as the nominated UK guardian for Kingsley School boarders. Our boarding school guardianship service covers regular contact with the school, travel coordination and accommodation with vetted host families during half terms, exeats and holidays.
Short-Term Stays and Exchange Placements
The Short-term Immersion Programme gives international students one term as a boarder at Kingsley School, combining academic study with sport and enrichment. Participants live in the boarding houses and share the full weekend programme, and prospective boarders can also try a taster night. Families considering a shorter placement can explore our Student Exchange Programme and short stay guardianship.
To discuss UK guardianship for Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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. Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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 Kingsley 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. ASD: autism spectrum disorder affects how a student communicates, interacts with others and experiences the world around them.
