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British Guardianship at Arden University
Nominated Guardian for Arden University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Arden University? 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 Arden University, 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 Arden University 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 Arden University 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
Headquartered in Coventry, Arden University is a private institution focused on flexible higher education for learners who balance their studies with employment or other responsibilities. It grew out of Resource Development International, established in 1990 to provide online programmes on behalf of long-established universities. Taught degree awarding powers followed in 2014, and when university title was granted in 2015 the institution took the Arden University name, becoming one of only a small number of specialist online universities to appear in the UK over the past fifty years.
Its global student body exceeds 20,000. Some study wholly online, while others choose blended learning, which combines online work with roughly two days of weekly face-to-face teaching at a study centre. In the UK, these centres are found at several London locations as well as in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle and Nottingham. Provision extends from foundation level through master's degrees and the MBA, in computing, law, psychology, criminology, accounting and finance, health and social care, and business and management. Professional bodies including the Chartered Management Institute and the British Psychological Society accredit a number of its courses.
Information for International Students
Arden University holds a licence to sponsor Student visas. Before making a visa application, applicants need to have completed their application to the university and been issued with their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Immigration guidance, advice before arrival and continuing help with the responsibilities attached to sponsorship come from a compliance adviser, and the university also explains how the Home Office credibility interview works.
Applicants who lack standard entry qualifications can begin many degrees with an integrated foundation year, and the university also offers foundation degrees. Its English language requirements must be met, and throughout the course an English Language Hub supports students in building their academic English. On housing, the guidance centres on locating private rented accommodation that fits each student's budget. A pre-arrival guide deals with the early weeks after arrival as well as the journey to the UK, and academic, careers and wellbeing support is provided by success coaches and regional teams. International students may apply for scholarships, and the Graduate Route may be open to eligible graduates.
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 Arden University 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 Arden University 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 Arden University 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. Arden University 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 Arden University 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 Arden University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Arden University website for the latest university information and details.
