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British Guardianship at LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts)
Nominated Guardian for LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts). University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts)? 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 LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts), 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 LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) 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 LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) 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
Sir Paul McCartney, who is its founding patron, and Mark Featherstone-Witty founded the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), a specialist higher education institution. Its home is the restored building that once housed the Liverpool Institute High School for Boys, where McCartney was a pupil, and Queen Elizabeth II officially opened it in 1996. LIPA now awards its own degrees under powers that the Office for Students granted; before this, Liverpool John Moores University validated its degrees.
The curriculum spans acting, dance, musical theatre, music, sound technology, management, filmmaking and creative technologies, theatre and production technology, and theatre and performance design. Courses take the form of BA (Hons) degrees, foundation certificates in acting lasting one year and a handful of master's programmes, among them music industry management, costume design and making, and acting. Learning is project-based and oriented towards industry, with students from performance, design, technical, film and management courses working together on joint projects. Among the facilities are recording studios, performance venues and areas for design and film work. The campus is located on Mount Street, Liverpool.
Information for International Students
LIPA's International Team supports applicants through the application process, gives visa advice once an offer has been accepted and can put them in touch with current international students. Admission is by audition or interview. Over half of international applicants join live online sessions on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, while others come to Liverpool events or one of a few in-person sessions abroad; every route is assessed equally. IELTS 6.0 is the general English requirement, and certain applicants need not sit a Secure English Language Test.
A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies is issued by LIPA, a Student visa sponsor, when the offer has become unconditional and any tuition deposit required has been paid. There are no LIPA halls; instead, a selection of vetted accommodation providers close to the campus is recommended. Shortly before induction week, a dedicated international orientation deals with immigration formalities and gives new students the chance to get to know each other. LIPA does not offer international scholarships, so applicants may need to find funding in their home country. Under Home Office rules, eligible graduates may apply for the Graduate Route.
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 LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) 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 LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) 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 LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) 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. LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) 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 LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) 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 LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts). University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) website for the latest university information and details.
