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British Guardianship at Marymount International School London
Nominated Guardian for Marymount International School London. Boarding school guardianship for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Marymount International School London? 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 Marymount International School London 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 Marymount International School London 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 Marymount International School London, 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 Marymount International School London, from choosing the right year of entry through to an offer and enrolment, with Child Student visa guidance and guardianship arranged alongside.
Learn More →Marymount International School London Overview
Marymount International School London is an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18, set on a seven-acre garden campus on George Road in Kingston upon Thames in south-west London, around 12 miles from the centre of the capital. Founded in 1955 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, it belongs to a worldwide network of RSHM schools and welcomes students of all faiths. Around 250 girls attend, including some 80 in the Sixth Form, and they represent about 55 nationalities.
Marymount follows the International Baccalaureate throughout. Girls in Grades 6 to 10, equivalent to UK Years 7 to 11, take the IB Middle Years Programme, and the Sixth Form follows the IB Diploma Programme, with six subjects alongside theory of knowledge and the extended essay. Facilities include a STEAM hub, a sports hall, a dance studio, tennis courts and an all-weather pitch.
Boarding at Marymount International School London
Around a quarter of students board, roughly 50 of them as full boarders, with smaller numbers boarding weekly or on a flexi basis. Seven-day, five-day and flexi boarding are all offered, and most boarders are in the older year groups.
Boarding Houses and Accommodation
Boarders live on campus in residence halls, in rooms shared by two, three or four students, each girl with her own bed and study area, and with shared lounges. A team of houseparents and residential staff who live on site look after boarders' care and safety, and a Boarding Council of student leaders, chosen each year, helps plan activities and represents boarders' views.
Boarding Life
Younger boarders hand in their phones before bedtime to protect sleep. At weekends, the boarding programme mixes educational, cultural and recreational outings, with regular trips into central London to museums, galleries, exhibitions and landmarks, together with swimming, trampoline parks and quieter time to relax.
Academic and Pastoral Support
Each girl has an Advisor and a Head of Year who follow her academic progress, while houseparents oversee boarders' wellbeing. A head of learning support helps students who need extra support, whether or not they have a formal diagnosis, and special educational needs are considered case by case.
International boarders at Marymount International School London 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 Marymount International School London
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 Marymount International School London website.
Information for International Students and Parents
Marymount International School London accepts international boarders from Grade 6, the equivalent of UK Year 7 at age 11, through to the IB Diploma years in the Sixth Form, and girls join the IB programme that matches their age and previous education. Admissions are rolling, so applications are considered throughout the year when places are available, although most international students join in September. Boarding places in popular year groups fill early. 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 IELTS or CEFR levels by year of entry. Assessment varies with age and point of entry and can include English and mathematics, and overseas applicants may be assessed online. English is assessed as part of the application, and British Guardianship confirms the level required for each year of entry during placement. The IB Diploma's bilingual option can suit girls who wish to keep studying their first language.
Child Student Visa
Students coming to the UK from overseas will usually need a Child Student visa. Marymount International School London is a licensed Child Student sponsor on the UKVI register, and it uses an external visa specialist to administer Child Student visa paperwork and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies. 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. With Heathrow and Gatwick both within easy reach of Kingston, a London-based guardian can manage airport transfers and weekend or holiday care efficiently.
British Guardianship is AEGIS accredited and a BSA Certified Guardian, and can act as the nominated UK guardian for Marymount International School London 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, giving parents a single, reliable educational guardian in the UK.
To discuss UK guardianship for Marymount International School London, 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 Marymount International School London'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 Marymount International School London, 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 Marymount International School London 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. Marymount International School London 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 Marymount International School London, 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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