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British Guardianship at New College Worcester
Nominated Guardian for New College Worcester. Boarding school guardianship for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for New College Worcester? 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 New College Worcester 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 New College Worcester 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 New College Worcester, 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 New College Worcester, 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
New College Worcester 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 →New College Worcester Overview
New College Worcester is a co-educational residential school and college for blind and vision-impaired young people aged 11 to 19, based on a single campus on Whittington Road in Worcester, Worcestershire. Founded in 1866, it merged with Chorleywood College in 1987 and became an independent non-maintained special school under its present name in 2007. The school is part of Aequalis Education Trust, a Worcestershire multi-academy trust that also includes Chadsgrove College.
Each student follows a personalised programme: Key Stage 3 leads to GCSE courses, followed by A Levels and some vocational routes in the Sixth Form, while a specialist curriculum of braille, mobility, assistive technology and independent living skills runs through every year.
Boarding at New College Worcester
Students come from across the UK and overseas, and most board either weekly or for the full term. Pupils in Years 7 to 11 can be full boarders, weekly boarders or day students, and learning continues into evenings and weekends through a waking day curriculum. International students live alongside British students, and six-month placements are available. New College Worcester offers full boarding for international students; current boarder numbers are available on request.
Boarding Houses and Accommodation
Younger students live in two mixed-age junior houses, Bradnack House and Dorothy McHugh House, each with a study room, a sitting room and a shared kitchen under a dedicated residential leader. Sixth Formers move to Vinchel Lodge, run much like university accommodation, where they cook, budget and do their own laundry with support from a key worker. Shared bedrooms are the norm, and single rooms are available.
Boarding Life
Students help prepare breakfast in the houses on weekdays, with other meals served in the dining hall. The evening and weekend programme covers sport, art, music, drama, social events, house competitions and day and residential trips around the UK, and each half term includes an extended home weekend.
Academic and Pastoral Support
Qualified teachers of the vision impaired teach small classes, and an in-house transcription service prepares learning materials in braille, large print or other formats. Staff also support needs such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, hearing impairment and mental health needs, and a resident nurse, a counsellor and a wellbeing hub look after students' health.
International boarders at New College Worcester 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 New College Worcester
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 New College Worcester website.
Information for International Students and Parents
New College Worcester accepts blind and vision-impaired international students from the age of 11, from Year 7 through to the Sixth Form. Vision impairment must be the primary need. Admissions run throughout the year and students can join any year group, either for a full course of study or for a six-month placement. 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 a minimum English level, and international students build their English by sharing boarding houses with British students as well as in lessons. English is assessed as part of the application, and 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. New College Worcester is a licensed Child Student sponsor on the UKVI register and helps families complete the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, 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
International students are expected to return home for the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays, and need a guardian and host family for exeat weekends and half terms when they cannot travel home. 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 New College Worcester 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 one reliable educational guardian in the UK.
Short-Term Stays and Exchange Placements
Six-month placements give blind and vision-impaired students from overseas full participation in lessons, boarding house life and the evening and weekend activity programme while they develop their English. Families considering a shorter placement can explore our Student Exchange Programme and short stay guardianship.
To discuss UK guardianship for New College Worcester, 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 New College Worcester'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 New College Worcester, 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 New College Worcester 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. New College Worcester 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 New College Worcester, 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 New College Worcester 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 New College Worcester. 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. 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.
