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British Guardianship at The National Mathematics and Science College
Nominated Guardian for The National Mathematics and Science College. Boarding school guardianship for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for The National Mathematics and Science 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 The National Mathematics and Science 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 The National Mathematics and Science 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 The National Mathematics and Science College, 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 The National Mathematics and Science 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 →The National Mathematics and Science College Overview
The National Mathematics and Science College is an independent, co-educational boarding and day college in Coventry, Warwickshire, specialising in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for students aged 15 to 19. Its teaching centre and residence are on Westwood Way, and the college opened in 2016 as a standalone STEM college.
The main route is a two-year A Level programme in which every student takes Mathematics with up to three further subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Psychology. A one-year Pre-A Level programme prepares non-native English speakers for the A Level course, a one-year Fast Track A Level suits students who have finished upper secondary study abroad, and the college also runs a two-year IGCSE programme and a Preparation for Medicine programme.
Boarding at The National Mathematics and Science College
More than 100 students board, from around 30 nationalities, and almost all of them are full boarders who stay at college at weekends. Weekly boarding from Monday to Friday is also available. The residence stays open during half-term breaks, which gives international students continuity through each term.
Boarding Houses and Accommodation
Boarders live in a modern residence a short walk from the teaching centre. Every student has a single en-suite study bedroom with a double bed, desk and wifi, and bedding and towels are changed weekly. Each floor has a kitchen and games room, and the building includes quiet study areas, a gym and the college restaurant. A member of the boarding team is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Boarding Life
An enrichment programme of clubs, societies and activities runs during the college day and at weekends. Students use the nearby Xcel Leisure Centre, can join sports clubs and local teams, and take part in trips, Olympiad competitions and university visits, including STEM activity days at the University of Warwick.
Academic and Pastoral Support
Each student belongs to a small tutor group that meets regularly. Mild special educational needs are supported mainly within lessons, with one-to-one help arranged where needed. A qualified counsellor is available for online sessions, two nurses oversee health care, and boarders are registered with a local NHS GP.
International boarders at The National Mathematics and Science College 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 The National Mathematics and Science 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 The National Mathematics and Science College website.
Information for International Students and Parents
The National Mathematics and Science College admits international boarders from age 15. Students can enter the two-year IGCSE programme, the one-year Pre-A Level programme leading into A Levels, the two-year A Level programme or the one-year Fast Track A Level course, and the college accepts new students in September, January and April. Entry is selective, and successful applicants usually hold strong grades in the subjects they plan to study. British Guardianship supports international families through every stage of the application with our boarding school admissions service.
English Language Requirements
English is assessed as part of the application through a grammar test and a written task. The Fast Track A Level course requires IELTS 6.5, and its timetable includes daily English lessons and IELTS preparation. The Pre-A Level programme is designed for non-native speakers, combining sciences and mathematics with intensive English, and students sit Cambridge PET, FCE or IELTS during the year. For international boarders, English language tuition and IELTS support are included where required, and IGCSE students take either First Language English or English as an Additional Language.
Child Student Visa
Students coming to the UK from overseas will usually need a Child Student visa. The National Mathematics and Science College is a licensed Child Student sponsor on the UKVI register, and visa application support is included for international full boarders, 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. Guardianship is not part of the college's boarding package, so families arrange it separately.
British Guardianship is AEGIS accredited and a BSA Certified Guardian, and can act as the nominated UK guardian for The National Mathematics and Science 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 The National Mathematics and Science 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 The National Mathematics and Science 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 The National Mathematics and Science 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 The National Mathematics and Science 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. The National Mathematics and Science 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 The National Mathematics and Science College, 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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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. MLD: moderate learning difficulties mean a student finds most areas of learning harder than their peers and benefits from adapted teaching and additional support.
