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Your local coordinator visits your child, attends parents' evenings on your behalf and stays in touch throughout your guardianship programme.
British Guardianship at York St John University
Nominated Guardian for York St John University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for York St John University? 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 York St John University, 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 York St John University 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 York St John University 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
York St John University's story begins in 1841, the year a Church of England diocesan college for training teachers opened in York. A merger with a sister college in Ripon followed in 1974, and university status was granted in 2006. Part of the Cathedrals Group of universities founded by churches, York St John calls itself a university for social impact. It stresses inclusion, social justice and community engagement, and it runs services such as a counselling centre and a law clinic.
The Lord Mayor's Walk campus, the main site, lies in the heart of the historic city and mixes Victorian architecture with contemporary facilities such as the Creative Centre for arts and media, opened in 2021. About a mile from the campus is a sports park on Haxby Road. Over 10,000 students are enrolled, a notable proportion of them from abroad, and professional and short courses are delivered at a smaller campus in London. The allied health professions, education, the creative and performing arts, and psychology are among its strengths in teaching and research, and placement partnerships in health, education and associated sectors support many of its courses.
Information for International Students
International students make up a sizeable share of the York St John community, and dedicated web pages guide applicants and offer holders stage by stage. Those needing more preparation can start with a foundation year in law and social sciences, liberal arts, psychology, sport, business, education, or language and counselling. Through the presessional course, international students are introduced to UK academic study as they strengthen their English and the study skills that degree-level work requires.
Offer holders are advised on getting ready for the CAS, satisfying Student visa conditions and gaining access to an eVisa. Pre-arrival guides cover the journey to York, the first days after arriving and adjusting to the culture and ways of life in the UK. Residences managed by the university are spread across York, and international offer holders request a room via the online accommodation portal. Scholarship and funding details for international students appear alongside guidance on fee payment, and American students have access to federal student loans. Links with partner universities in countries including Japan and South Korea create study abroad opportunities, and eligible graduates can 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 York St John University 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 York St John University 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 York St John University 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. York St John University 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 York St John University 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 York St John University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official York St John University website for the latest university information and details.
