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Got a question? We've got answers! British Guardianship offer an array of Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) in response to enquiries on policies and British Guardianship programmes with us.
The majority of UK boarding schools require overseas students, who are in full-time education, to have a UK based educational guardian in this country.
The majority of the UK boarding schools insist that an overseas student must have a UK based educational guardian even if you don’t want an educational guardian, you are very mature or even over 18 years old. No matter what your age, maturity, intelligence or experience, people need help from time to time. British Guardianship team are here for those emergencies.
Your educational guardian must be a UK resident. In addition, your educational guardian must be available 24/7 in case of an emergency. An educational guardian needs to be available to visit and provide safe accommodation. Your educational guardian should also be in formal, constant contact with your school and offer you suitable academic and pastoral advice.
Friends and relatives may not be UK residents and may not be available 24/7 and when you need them. They might also not be able to be in day to day contact with your school or have the experience to advise you properly.
Friends and relatives may not be UK residents and may not be available 24/7 and when you need them. They might also not be able to be in day to day contact with your school or have the experience to advise you properly.
Yes. British Guardianship is based in the South East of England but provides guardianship for students all over the UK.
The number of visits by your educational guardian is based on the guardianship package you choose. Each of our guardianship packages includes a different number of visits. When you choose your educational guardianship package, you choose how many times you want us to meet you. If you need more visits, you could always contact us accordingly.
You can contact your educational guardian any time you need to talk to them on the number we provide you when you apply. Your educational guardian has a 24/7 (Viber/WhatsApp/Mobile) number which is available anytime you need them.
We will keep your parents informed of your academic progress and any other important matters by being in regular contact with them. Based on your parents’ preferred method of contact we could update them either by email or the phone number they provide when you apply.
If you have chosen our premium service, your educational guardian will attend all your parents’ evenings.
We do monitor your pocket money. In addition, your school will also advise your parents about how much pocket money you should have. We could provide you with pocket money upon the approval of your school/parents out of your holding deposit.
In case you do not have a plan to go home for your holidays, you will live with a British Guardianship host family which we provide to you based on you and your family’s preferences.
Yes! British Guardianship can provide you with counselling and advice on school and university choices and applications.
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