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British Guardianship at Architectural Association School of Architecture
Nominated Guardian for Architectural Association School of Architecture. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Architectural Association School of Architecture? International students under the age of 18 are required to have an Accredited UK Guardianship in place when enrolling at a UK university. Once your application is accepted and you are enrolled at Architectural Association School of Architecture, British Guardianship can provide a fully accredited university guardianship service, including a dedicated local coordinator who can visit your child, attend parents' evenings on your behalf, maintain regular contact throughout your guardianship programme, and assist with any additional requests you may have.
Guardianship Fees
Our UK university guardianship services for Architectural Association School of Architecture start from £250 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.
Our Services
UK University Guardianship
An accredited nominated guardian for international students who start at Architectural Association School of Architecture before turning 18. Your child has a dedicated local coordinator and 24-hour emergency support, and you receive regular updates until your child turns 18. Prices from £250 per term.
Learn More →University Overview
Established in 1847, the Architectural Association School of Architecture, commonly called the AA, is the oldest independent architecture school in the UK. It is not part of the state-funded university sector. Since 2019 it has held Taught Degree Awarding Powers of its own, while The Open University, with which it is affiliated, confers its doctorates. Its home is Bedford Square in central London, and it also runs Hooke Park, a 350-acre Dorset woodland. The Design and Make programme is based there, and timber harvested from the estate supplies its land-based design projects.
The AA's teaching model rests on compact design studios called units. Each is run by practising architects appointed on an annual basis, which keeps the curriculum in constant step with debate across the profession. Governance is unusually democratic: staff and students vote to choose the director and most members of the governing board. Some 900 students are enrolled. Provision spans a one-year foundation course, a three-year BA (RIBA Part 1), a two-year Diploma that leads to RIBA Part 2, various taught master's degrees and a PhD.
Information for International Students
As the holder of a Student sponsor licence, the AA will issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies after an applicant accepts an unconditional offer, pays the deposit and provides the necessary documents. Incoming students then receive visa guidance before the September start of term. Rather than using UCAS, candidates apply to the school directly. Every undergraduate applicant is interviewed, and depending on prior study of architecture, admission may be into the first, second or third year. Unless exempt, applicants are normally expected to present IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 as the minimum in every component. For those not yet ready to start a degree, the one-year AA Foundation course provides a preparatory year covering architecture, art and design.
Housing support in London comes through University of London Housing Services, which offers advice and lists registered landlords, while Design and Make students may rent rooms close to Hooke Park. Scholarships and bursaries are available regardless of nationality, and the Albukhary Foundation fully funds places for a number of First Year students who come from eligible countries. The Graduate Route may be open to those who complete an eligible AA degree.
Intake Information
Intake information is provided as a general guide. Start dates vary between universities and courses, and not every course is offered at every intake. Please follow the UCAS deadlines for undergraduate applications and check the latest dates on the official Architectural Association School of Architecture website.
Frequently Asked Questions
UK universities typically require international students who are under 18 when they enrol to have a UK-based nominated guardian in place. The guardian acts on behalf of the parents while the student is a minor, serving as the university's point of contact in an emergency, supporting the student's welfare and providing a trusted adult close by. British Guardianship provides this as a fully accredited university guardianship service.
We have guardians available and ready to be assigned. The overall timeframe depends on how quickly the required paperwork is completed and communication with Architectural Association School of Architecture is finalised. As every case is different, timelines can vary, but we aim to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible.
Our UK university guardianship services for Architectural Association School of Architecture start from £250 per term. We also offer premium and bespoke packages, and with our flexible guardianship services you only pay for the services you need. Full details are on our guardianship fees page.
No. Once your child turns 18, the nominated guardian requirement no longer applies and guardianship services are no longer needed. This is why our university guardianship is priced per term, so you only pay until your child's 18th birthday.
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 respond quickly in an emergency. The guardian must be contactable 24 hours a day, act as the university's emergency contact until the student turns 18, and hold an Enhanced DBS check where they or their household host the student. Architectural Association School of Architecture may also ask for the guardian's details at enrolment 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.
Disclaimer: Logo, images and videos are shown courtesy of Architectural Association School of Architecture and remain the property of their respective owners. British Guardianship is an independent AEGIS-accredited guardianship provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Architectural Association School of Architecture. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Architectural Association School of Architecture website for the latest university information and details.
