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British Guardianship at University of Reading
Nominated Guardian for University of Reading. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for University of Reading? 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 University of Reading, 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 University of Reading 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 University of Reading 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
The University of Reading is a public research university in Berkshire, in the south of England. It grew from an extension college established in the late nineteenth century and received its Royal Charter in 1926. Today it has more than 27,000 students from around 147 countries.
The main campus, Whiteknights, is set in extensive parkland on the edge of Reading and has received repeated Green Flag awards for its grounds. The university also uses the London Road campus in the town centre and the Greenlands campus on the River Thames near Henley-on-Thames, home to Henley Business School. It has an international branch campus in Malaysia.
Reading offers programmes across science and applied science, humanities and languages, social sciences, business and the arts. It is internationally recognised for meteorology, climate and environmental science, hosting the largest group of Met Office research staff at any UK university, and Henley Business School is one of its best-known faculties. The university holds a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) and is well regarded for sustainability.
Information for International Students
The University of Reading has more than 4,500 international students from over 160 countries. The university runs webinars and one-to-one virtual meetings for international applicants covering applications, visas and immigration.
The standard English language requirement for most undergraduate degrees is IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5, and some programmes, such as pharmacy and speech and language therapy, set higher levels. Postgraduate requirements vary by programme.
The university's Global Academy, formerly the International Study and Language Institute (ISLI), provides preparatory study directly rather than through an external pathway provider. It delivers a one-year International Foundation Programme for students without the qualifications needed for direct undergraduate entry, four-year degrees with an integrated International Foundation Year, and a pre-sessional English programme with flexible start dates and lengths. It also runs in-sessional academic English support and hosts the university's IELTS test centre.
New full-time undergraduates who hold Reading as their firm choice, and new full-time postgraduates who have accepted an offer, are guaranteed university accommodation if they apply by the published deadline and meet their offer conditions. Eligible graduates can apply for the Graduate Route visa.
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 University of Reading 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 University of Reading 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 University of Reading 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. University of Reading 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 University of Reading 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 University of Reading. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official University of Reading website for the latest university information and details.
