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British Guardianship at London South Bank University
Nominated Guardian for London South Bank University. University guardianship programme for international students.
Are you looking for a Nominated Guardian for London South Bank 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 London South Bank 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 London South Bank 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.
University Overview
London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in London. It traces its origins to the Borough Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1892, gained university status in 1992 and adopted its current name in 2003. The main campus is in Southwark, close to Elephant and Castle and within easy reach of central London, and the university also operates a campus in Croydon and a facility in Havering for health programmes.
LSBU has around 15,500 students and organises its teaching into seven schools: Applied Sciences; Arts and Creative Industries; Built Environment and Architecture; Business; Engineering; Health and Social Care; and Law and Social Sciences. The university has a strongly vocational and technical focus, with established provision in engineering, the built environment, nursing and allied health. It holds a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework, awarded in both 2017 and 2023, and has been recognised for its enterprise activity, including being named Entrepreneurial University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards. A large proportion of its students are Londoners and mature learners.
Information for International Students
LSBU has over 2,000 international students from more than 130 countries. An international team supports applicants through the Student visa process, including the issue of a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), and provides a Student Visa Application Guide along with advice on visa conditions such as attendance and permitted working hours.
For students who need to improve their English, online pre-sessional English courses of 6, 12 or 16 weeks are delivered with OI Digital Institute. These courses bring students to the level typically required for LSBU degrees, which is IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate study and 6.5 for most postgraduate courses.
Pathway study is available through OnCampus London South Bank, operated by Cambridge Education Group and based on the LSBU campus. It offers an Undergraduate Foundation Programme in business, humanities and social sciences, and engineering and physical sciences, with guaranteed progression to the first year of a degree on successful completion, as well as an International Year One leading to the second year. An International Welcome Week is held for new students, and pre-arrival guidance covers travel from airports. Graduates may be eligible for the UK Graduate Route after completing their studies.
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 London South Bank 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 London South Bank 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. London South Bank 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 London South Bank 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 London South Bank University. University information is provided as a general guide; please refer to the official London South Bank University website for the latest university information and details.
