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British Guardianship at ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
Nominated Guardian for ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance? 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 ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, 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 ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 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 ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 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
For more than 40 years, the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, commonly called ICMP, has trained contemporary musicians in London as an independent music school. Full degree awarding powers were granted to it in 2021, and it has conferred its own degrees since 2022. Its first campus is in Kilburn, north-west London, and a second London site operates in nearby Queen's Park. It has since opened a campus in Glasgow, plus campuses in Leeds and Liverpool that share premises with SAE Institute.
Everything in the curriculum is designed around the modern music industry. Performance pathways are offered in vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums, while other routes allow specialisation in songwriting, audio engineering, creative and electronic music production, DJ practice, music business and marketing, music for film, television and games, live event and festival management, and music psychology. Qualifications range from the one-year Certificate of Higher Education to BA and BMus degrees and master's programmes, and summer schools and evening courses are also run. ICMP puts considerable weight on personalised tuition and on equipping graduates for careers as producers, performers, songwriters and music entrepreneurs.
Information for International Students
A Student visa is required for international study at ICMP, where staff help at every stage of the visa process. Most undergraduate programmes require IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 or higher in each component, while postgraduate programmes call for at least 6.0 in every component. Various other secure English tests are also recognised, and exemptions may apply to nationals of majority English-speaking countries. Because ICMP lists neither an international foundation year nor a pre-sessional English course among its programmes, applicants should plan to satisfy the language requirement before they enrol.
Entry to performance courses is by audition, which can take place online for applicants who cannot travel to the UK. Accommodation is not guaranteed, although the school's support teams provide resources and advice to help students secure affordable, suitable housing. New students attend a Freshers Week induction combining personalised support with social and networking events, and a starting studies guide addresses matters such as healthcare, travel, personal safety and working in the UK. EU and EEA students may apply for Creative Development Scholarships, and eligibility for the Graduate Route may extend to graduates of its degree programmes.
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 ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 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 ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 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 ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 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. ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 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 ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance 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 ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official ICMP The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance website for the latest university information and details.
