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British Guardianship at Raindance Film School
Nominated Guardian for Raindance Film School. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Raindance Film School? 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 Raindance Film School, 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 Raindance Film School 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 Raindance Film School 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
Raindance Film School grew from Raindance, an independent film organisation launched by Elliot Grove in London in 1992 as an experimental venture into low-budget, self-taught film production. In 1993 the organisation started the Raindance Film Festival, and in 1998 it created the British Independent Film Awards. Through the festival, students can screen their work next to independent cinema from around the world.
Approved by the Office for Students, the school is also a Pearson Approved Centre. Its courses are hands-on and closely tied to industry, taking in documentary, screenwriting, directing, filmmaking, acting, dance, animation and creative business. A large share are Pearson Higher National Diplomas. The BA (Hons) in Film and Performing Arts Practices, a three-year degree, pairs a Level 5 HND with a concluding top-up year that De Montfort University validates, and holders of a relevant HND can complete a one-year top-up BA. Master's degrees in filmmaking and screenwriting, likewise validated by De Montfort University, are delivered online. Windermere House, in Acton, West London, is the London campus, and BA students may also choose a four-week film project on the school's Mexico campus.
Information for International Students
Raindance Film School has UKVI Student sponsor status, so overseas students accepted onto its campus-based London programmes can receive their Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from the school. Applicants to its BA (Hons) in Film and Performing Arts Practices who are non-native speakers of English must present Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with every component at 5.5 or higher, or a comparable Cambridge or Pearson qualification. HND programmes on UCAS require IELTS 5.5.
Applicants under 21 are normally expected to hold GCSE English at grade 4 or higher, or an equivalent, plus a Level 3 qualification such as an Access to HE Diploma, A levels or a BTEC. Older candidates may enter as mature students, and significant professional experience may count towards entry through the recognition of prior learning. UCAS lists the undergraduate programmes, and the admissions team answers international questions about language and visa requirements. No pre-sessional English course, foundation year or accommodation of the school's own is advertised, so housing must be arranged separately. Subject to Home Office criteria, graduates who complete the BA while holding a Student visa may qualify 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 Raindance Film School 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 Raindance Film School 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 Raindance Film School 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. Raindance Film School 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 Raindance Film School 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 Raindance Film School. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Raindance Film School website for the latest university information and details.
