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British Guardianship at Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Nominated Guardian for Northern School of Contemporary Dance. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Northern School of Contemporary Dance? 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 Northern School of Contemporary Dance, 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 Northern School of Contemporary Dance 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 Northern School of Contemporary Dance 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
Based in Leeds, the Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) is a specialist provider of higher education that trains choreographers, teachers and contemporary dance artists. Founded in 1985 under its first principal, Nadine Senior, it was the public sector's first conservatoire dance school. Its home is a former synagogue on Chapeltown Road, constructed from 1929 to 1932 and now Grade II listed, containing eight large studios along with the Riley Theatre, which opened in 1988. NSCD degrees were originally validated by the University of Leeds and subsequently by the University of Kent, and the Office for Students awarded the school full degree awarding powers covering its BA (Hons) and MA programmes in August 2025.
Two undergraduate courses form the core of its provision: the BA (Hons) Dance: Choreography, Producing and Teaching and the BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance Performance. At postgraduate level, master's degrees cover teaching and facilitating in creative subjects, contemporary dance performance, professional dance pedagogy, and dance and creative enterprise, alongside a professional placement scheme in dance. Former students include the choreographer Akram Khan, as well as Benji Reid, Fleur Darkin and Robert Hylton.
Information for International Students
NSCD holds a Student sponsor licence, helps overseas applicants with their Student visa applications and releases a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) once every entry condition is satisfied. BA applicants do not apply through UCAS but directly via the HEI Apply system. Places are decided by one audition, attended in person in Leeds or submitted as a video, so candidates abroad do not have to come to the UK. The BA in Contemporary Dance Performance does not require any prior dance training, because the panel looks for potential.
Candidates without English as a first language must show CEFR level B2: for undergraduates, IELTS 5.5 overall with no skill below 5.0, and for postgraduates, IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in both reading and writing. LanguageCert and PTE Academic are among the alternatives accepted. Incoming students receive help from the Admissions team when booking accommodation, and during their course Student Services provides English language support, health and wellbeing support and assistance with dance injuries. Enrolment for international students takes place during induction week, when they present their passport and eVisa details.
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 Northern School of Contemporary Dance 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 Northern School of Contemporary Dance 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 Northern School of Contemporary Dance 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. Northern School of Contemporary Dance 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 Northern School of Contemporary Dance 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 Northern School of Contemporary Dance. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Northern School of Contemporary Dance website for the latest university information and details.
