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British Guardianship at Sedbergh School
Nominated Guardian for Sedbergh School. Boarding school guardianship for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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
Sedbergh 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 →Sedbergh School Overview
Sedbergh School is an independent, co-educational boarding school in Cumbria, between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, for pupils aged 3 to 18 on two campuses. The Senior School in Sedbergh educates around 600 pupils aged 13 to 18, while Sedbergh Prep School takes children aged 3 to 13 on an 80-acre campus at Casterton, near Kirkby Lonsdale. Founded in 1525, the school is part of the Sedbergh Schools Group.
Prep pupils who choose their Sedbergh house in Years 6 and 7 are guaranteed a Year 9 place at the Senior School. Senior pupils begin with the Inspire programme before around 10 GCSEs, and the Sixth Form of about 270 students offers 25 A Level subjects alongside BTEC courses.
Boarding at Sedbergh School
The Senior School remains fully boarding: around 98% of pupils board, almost all of them full time, and school life runs seven days a week. At the Prep, boarding starts at age 8 and around 70 pupils board, with full boarding offered alongside weekly, tri and flexi options. Pupils from more than 30 nationalities have studied across the two schools, and short-term immersion places are offered at both.
Boarding Houses and Accommodation
Senior boarders live in nine houses, six for boys and three for girls, each with a resident Housemaster or Housemistress, an assistant, tutors and a matron. Younger pupils share bedrooms and Year 13 students have single rooms. Prep boarders live in one co-educational house with five resident staff.
Boarding Life
Senior weekday evenings begin with house prayers and two hours of supervised prep. Saturday lessons are followed by fixtures and evening socials, Sundays include chapel, expeditions and house outings, and the school stays open over exeat weekends. Prep boarders have supper, prep and evening activities, and Weekend Adventures are open to every pupil who boards the night before.
Academic and Pastoral Support
Learning Support at the Senior School works with pupils who have special educational needs, including dyslexia, through small-group lessons in Years 9 to 11 and one-to-one help in the Sixth Form. The Prep's SEND department offers in-class, small-group and individual support. Pastoral care is shared by house staff, tutors, Year Heads and the chaplaincy.
International boarders at Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh School website.
Information for International Students and Parents
Sedbergh accepts international boarders at the Prep School from Year 4, at age 8, and at the Senior School from Year 9 to Year 13. The main senior entry point is Year 9, with further places in Year 10, a one-year GCSE route for 15-year-olds, the Pre-A Level Programme and Year 12. Most pupils join in September, though applications are considered year-round. British Guardianship supports international families through every stage of the application with our boarding school admissions service.
English Language Requirements
The Senior School recommends a minimum English level of CEFR B1. EAL is taught in small groups, leading to an IGCSE in EAL, and sixth formers can prepare for IELTS Academic. At the Prep, the International English Enrichment Programme accepts pupils aged 11 and 12 from CEFR A1 before they move into Year 8.
Child Student Visa
Students coming to the UK from overseas will usually need a Child Student visa. Sedbergh School is a licensed Child Student sponsor on the UKVI register, and its licence also covers the Prep School, 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. Sedbergh runs transfers from major airports and stations at the start and end of term, at half term and for exeats.
British Guardianship is AEGIS accredited and a BSA Certified Guardian, and can act as the nominated UK guardian for Sedbergh School 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.
Short-Term Stays and Exchange Placements
Sedbergh offers short-term immersion places at the Prep for children aged 8 to 13 and at the Senior School for pupils aged 13 to 15 when places are available. Immersion pupils board full time, seven days a week, alongside British pupils. Families considering a shorter placement can explore our Student Exchange Programme and short stay guardianship.
To discuss UK guardianship for Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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. Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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 Sedbergh 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.
