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British Guardianship at Richmond American University London
Nominated Guardian for Richmond American University London. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Richmond American University 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 Richmond American University 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 Richmond American University 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 Richmond American University 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
Sir Cyril Taylor established Richmond American University London in 1972 as a centre where American students could study abroad, and it has since developed into an independent institution with its own degree-awarding powers. In the United States, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited it since 1981, and in 2018 the Privy Council granted it UK taught degree-awarding powers. Holding both allows the university to confer a UK degree and a US degree on its graduates.
Its model is rooted in the liberal arts, with undergraduate programmes lasting four years and a selection of postgraduate degrees that includes business and management. Alongside the Richmond Business School, departments cover applied liberal arts; communications and the arts; science, innovation and technology; and social sciences and humanities. The university is small, with roughly 1,100 students, and its alumni represent over 100 countries. Following many years based in Kensington and at Richmond Hill, it moved its main campus in 2022 into modern premises at Chiswick Park in west London, well connected to Heathrow and central London. RIASA, the university's academy for football and sports management, has been located in Leeds since 2023.
Information for International Students
Applications are considered on a rolling basis with no fixed deadlines, and international applicants may use the Common App, UCAS or the university's own portal. The usual English benchmark is IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall and 5.5 per component, and the university also accepts a range of alternative tests and school-leaving qualifications. Undergraduates start either in the first year of the four-year degree, which is pitched at foundation level, or directly in the second year, according to the qualifications they hold.
International offer holders are considered for scholarships automatically. Both undergraduates and postgraduates can receive merit awards and bursaries, though these meet only a portion of the tuition fee. Offer holders are supported by specialist student advisers from the CAS through to the Student visa and eVisa, and short-term visitors are given advice on the Standard Visitor route. After accepting an offer and paying any deposit, first-year students normally move into university accommodation provided through partner residences in west London, though the university publishes no formal guarantee. Graduates are awarded both a UK and a US degree, and those who are eligible can then apply for the UK 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 Richmond American University 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 Richmond American University 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 Richmond American University 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. Richmond American University 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 Richmond American University 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 Richmond American University London. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Richmond American University London website for the latest university information and details.
