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British Guardianship at Leeds Arts University
Nominated Guardian for Leeds Arts University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Leeds Arts 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 Leeds Arts 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 Leeds Arts 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 Leeds Arts 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
Leeds Arts University is the North of England's sole specialist arts university. Its story starts with the Leeds School of Art in 1846, and the institution was subsequently known as Jacob Kramer College, then Leeds College of Art and Design, later Leeds College of Art, before it received university title in 2017. Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, both sculptors, studied there, and the Basic Design method of foundation teaching, which the college developed during the 1950s, continues to shape its Foundation Diploma.
The university has two sites in central Leeds. The building on Vernon Street has been used since 1903, while the Blenheim Walk campus was built in the 1980s; a large new building finished in 2019 provided a 230-seat auditorium, a specialist library and studios for film and photography. Higher education students number about 2,200, most on undergraduate degrees in subjects such as animation, fashion, photography, filmmaking, fine art, illustration, graphic design, creative writing, popular music performance and acting for screen, with a smaller number on MA programmes. Further education is also offered, including Level 3 extended diplomas and the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
Information for International Students
Students of more than 60 nationalities attend Leeds Arts University. Its dedicated international team, which has country representatives for some markets, supports applicants from their first enquiry until enrolment. Degree applications are judged on qualifications together with a portfolio or audition, and some courses hold auditions or interviews digitally. International students may also spend a year preparing for degree study on the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, a one-year course awarded by UAL Awarding Body. This further education route has a published English requirement of IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall and a minimum of 4.5 in every component; for degree courses, the admissions team confirms English language conditions.
Instead of running its own halls, the university has rooms reserved in two partner residences a short walk from campus. Accommodation is guaranteed for first-year students who accept their place as a firm choice and finish booking before the published deadline. International scholarships, such as Vice-Chancellor's awards and discounts for applicants from partner institutions, are considered automatically at admission, based on academic merit and the quality of the portfolio or audition. The UK Graduate Route is 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 Leeds Arts 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 Leeds Arts 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 Leeds Arts 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. Leeds Arts 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 Leeds Arts 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 Leeds Arts University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Leeds Arts University website for the latest university information and details.
