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British Guardianship at Royal College of Music
Nominated Guardian for Royal College of Music. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for Royal College of Music? 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 Royal College of Music, 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 Royal College of Music 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 Royal College of Music 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
Opened in 1883 by the Prince of Wales of the day, who later reigned as King Edward VII, the Royal College of Music operates as a specialist conservatoire in London. It occupies a building in South Kensington facing the Royal Albert Hall, in the centre of the district's concentration of museums and cultural organisations. The college is comparatively modest in size: more than 900 students, drawn from over 60 countries, study there at undergraduate, master's and doctoral level, with training centred on performance, composition and associated research.
Performance is a regular part of student life through the RCM Opera Studio, two jazz bands and five orchestras, all of which give concerts at venues around the UK and overseas, and students also attend masterclasses led by performers with international reputations. Among the college's facilities are a library, studios, the Britten Theatre, a concert hall and the historic RCM Collections. Its former students include the composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst, the soprano Dame Joan Sutherland and the conductor Sir Colin Davis. The college is a registered charity and also operates a Junior Department for gifted young musicians.
Information for International Students
International students receive advice from the Registry and Student Services team on visas and immigration, finance, accommodation, and living and working in the UK; dedicated pages serve applicants from several countries. Most programmes take applications through UCAS Conservatoires, and admission depends primarily on audition. Performers may audition in person in London, send in a recording, or travel to an overseas audition centre run by the college; these have included cities in North America, Australia, and East and South East Asia. Composers are instead assessed on a portfolio and at interview.
For the BMus, applicants need IELTS 5.5 in all four components; Master of Music programmes set 7.0 overall, with no component below 5.5. Students can live at Prince Consort Village in west London, which Campus Living Villages manages, or in one of several partner halls near the college, some of which offer pianos and practice rooms. No separate application is needed for scholarships, which are awarded on merit at audition. Most are restricted to students paying home fees, although international applicants are eligible for a small number of named awards. Graduates 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 Royal College of Music 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 Royal College of Music 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 Royal College of Music 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. Royal College of Music 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 Royal College of Music 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 Royal College of Music. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official Royal College of Music website for the latest university information and details.
