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British Guardianship at Imperial College London
Nominated Guardian for Imperial College London. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Imperial College London? 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 Imperial College London, 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 Imperial College London 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 Imperial College London 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
A royal charter of 1907 created Imperial College London by bringing together the Royal School of Mines and the Royal College of Science. The City and Guilds College followed in 1910. The South Kensington location owes its character to Prince Albert, who, after the Great Exhibition of 1851, envisaged an area given over to science and culture. Imperial was at first one of the constituent colleges of the University of London, and in 2007 it became a fully independent university able to award its own degrees. A Russell Group member, it focuses on science, engineering, medicine and business across four faculties: Medicine, Engineering, Natural Sciences and Imperial Business School.
South Kensington remains the principal campus. Research and innovation are centred at White City, teaching hospital sites are spread throughout London, and Silwood Park, near Ascot, supports postgraduate research in ecology and conservation. Of roughly 22,500 students, over 60 per cent are from outside the UK, placing Imperial among the most international universities anywhere. Among its current and former academics and alumni are 14 Nobel Prize winners, and it regularly features among the leading institutions in global rankings.
Information for International Students
Imperial's International Student Support team advises on financial evidence, the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the Student visa and the right to work, and a dedicated international welcome programme greets students when they arrive. English requirements are set at one of two levels. The standard level calls for IELTS 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in every component. Certain courses require the higher level instead: 7.0 overall with no component under 6.5, obtained in a single test sitting.
Postgraduate offer holders still working towards their English condition can take a six-week assessed pre-sessional course at the Centre for Academic English. A shorter three-week course serves undergraduates and postgraduates who have already satisfied the condition but wish to strengthen their academic skills. First-year undergraduates are guaranteed a room in university halls, though not necessarily in the hall they prefer, on three conditions: they must firmly accept an Imperial offer, submit an accommodation application before the published deadline and arrive in London without partners or dependants. Scholarships, among them the Imperial Inspires programme, are open to international applicants, and the Graduate Route may be available to 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 Imperial College London 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 Imperial College London 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 Imperial College London 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. Imperial College London 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 Imperial College London 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 Imperial College London. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Imperial College London website for the latest university information and details.
