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British Guardianship at Oxford International College
Nominated Guardian for Oxford International College. Boarding school guardianship for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Oxford International College? 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 Oxford International College 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 Oxford International College 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 Oxford International College, 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 Oxford International College, from choosing the right year of entry through to an offer and enrolment, with Child Student visa guidance and guardianship arranged alongside.
Learn More →Oxford International College Overview
Oxford International College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding college in central Oxford, Oxfordshire, for students aged 15 to 19. The college is part of Nord Anglia Education, an international group of more than 90 schools, which acquired it in 2021, and it has no connection to the University of Oxford.
The One Year GCSE Programme, for students aged 15 to 16, covers up to seven subjects and prepares students for A Level study. Sixth Form students choose three or four A Levels from ten subjects, including mathematics, economics, psychology and the sciences, over two years or on an accelerated 18-month route aimed at science, medicine and engineering. The Extended Project Qualification is also offered.
Boarding at Oxford International College
Around 350 boarders from more than 40 countries make up almost the whole student body. Boarding is full boarding, and boarders stay in their houses at weekends, with brunch on Sundays and later curfews on Fridays and Saturdays. The houses close for the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays.
Boarding Houses and Accommodation
Students live in four city-centre houses. Wavy Gate, a secure gated development within walking distance of the college, has 87 en-suite bedrooms and studios in clusters of six, each sharing a kitchen and common room. Alice House, near Magdalen Bridge, has 14 self-contained studio flats for the oldest students. Most rooms are single, with some en-suite twin rooms, and House Parents provide care around the clock.
Boarding Life
Curfews are set by year group: from Sunday to Thursday, Year 11 students return by 7pm, Year 12 by 8pm and Year 13 by 9pm, and never later than 10pm. Boarding staff and strategy tutors help students build routines and manage their workload. Activities include sport, outdoor pursuits, creative clubs, cultural trips and student-led events, and London is about an hour away by train.
Academic and Pastoral Support
Each student is supported by the pastoral department, House Parents, a mentor and a progress tutor, and the college employs a full-time nurse and a professional counsellor. The college does not publish details of specialist learning support, so families should discuss individual needs with British Guardianship.
Every international boarder at Oxford International College under the age of 18 must have a UK guardian. British Guardianship provides AEGIS accredited boarding school guardianship for international students at UK boarding schools.
Facilities & Activities at Oxford International College
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 Oxford International College website.
Information for International Students and Parents
Oxford International College admits international boarders at two stages: the One Year GCSE Programme from age 15 and the A Level programmes from age 16. The One Year GCSE Programme and the Two Year A Level Programme start in September, while the 18-month A Level Programme starts in January, so the college has two intakes. The one-year GCSE route is designed to prepare students for A Level study. British Guardianship supports international families through every stage of the application with our boarding school admissions service.
English Language Requirements
The college sets a minimum English level for each programme, expressed as an Academic IELTS score:
- One Year GCSE Programme (age 15): Academic IELTS 5.5
- A Level programmes (age 16 and over): Academic IELTS 6.5
Every applicant also completes an English placement assessment. English as a Second Language is taught as a GCSE subject on the one-year programme, giving students a recognised English qualification alongside their other subjects.
Child Student Visa
Students coming to the UK from overseas will usually need a Child Student visa. Oxford International College is a licensed Child Student sponsor on the UKVI register, and it works with a specialist immigration firm that guides families from the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies through to checking financial evidence and forms. 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
Oxford International College requires every student under 18 to have a guardian. Parents can appoint their own guardian and complete the college's guardianship form before arrival, or ask the college to recommend a guardianship company. Because the boarding houses close for the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays, the guardian plays a central part in planning travel and accommodation between terms.
British Guardianship is AEGIS accredited and a BSA Certified Guardian, and can act as the nominated UK guardian for Oxford International College boarders. Our boarding school guardianship service covers regular contact with the college, 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 Oxford International College, 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 Oxford International College'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 Oxford International College, 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 Oxford International College 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. Oxford International College 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 Oxford International College, 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 Oxford International College 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 Oxford International College. School information is provided as a general guide and may change.
