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British Guardianship at Court Theatre Training Company
Nominated Guardian for Court Theatre Training Company. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Court Theatre Training Company? 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 Court Theatre Training Company, 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 Court Theatre Training Company 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 Court Theatre Training Company 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
Court Theatre Training Company is a compact specialist drama school in Hoxton, Shoreditch, central London, where it occupies The Courtyard Theatre. June Abbott, who had previously launched the Finborough Arms as a home for new writing, founded it in 1989. In 2007 the school relocated to The Courtyard, a functioning venue with a bar, rehearsal rooms and two theatres. The company describes The Courtyard as the UK's first professional theatre with a resident training company of its own, so students develop their craft within a working venue and side by side with industry professionals.
The school offers one programme only: an accelerated two-year BA (Hons) in Acting, which in 2014 took over from the former three-year honours degree and is validated by Buckinghamshire New University. Training rests on three strands, namely acting, movement and voice, combining classical and modern technique with business and employability skills. Teaching staff are working practitioners. Second-year students work under visiting directors drawn from established theatre companies and stage an industry showcase. The student body is small and closely knit, and the school belongs to the Federation of Drama Schools.
Information for International Students
International students at Court Theatre Training Company are sponsored under the Student visa route. Applicants who accept a place return a CAS request form together with scanned supporting documents. Only after a security deposit has been paid can the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies be issued. Where English is not the first language, IELTS 6.0 overall, or a qualification of equivalent standard, is normally expected, and the minimum entry age is 18.
Selection is by audition and interview. Each candidate prepares two contrasting speeches, neither longer than two minutes: one by Shakespeare or a dramatist of his era, and one from a play dating from 1980 or later. In-person auditions take place at The Courtyard Theatre itself and at outreach venues across the UK, so candidates from abroad should check arrangements with admissions. Applications may be direct or via UCAS, but successful direct applicants must also apply through UCAS. No in-house accommodation, pre-sessional English or foundation provision is advertised. Lacking track record status as a Student sponsor, the school cannot normally secure work rights or Graduate Route access for its visa holders; applicants should check this with admissions.
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 Court Theatre Training Company 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 Court Theatre Training Company 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 Court Theatre Training Company 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. Court Theatre Training Company 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 Court Theatre Training Company 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 Court Theatre Training Company. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Court Theatre Training Company website for the latest university information and details.
