FAQs

It depends on the school’s/ education provider’s policy. Usually a school will provide specific criteria as to who can act as a guardian. This often includes an age restriction (over 25) as well as the guardian having a British passport and living in their own home. The guardian does not usually have to be a professional educational guardian.

UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) does not require international students to have a guardian. A ‘Nominated Guardian’ may be required in certain circumstances.

School’s/ education provider’s may require international students to have a guardian in place - a contractual obligation.

School’s/ education provider’s often require international students to have a guardian in place as a ‘back up’ - so that if an emergency arises or if a student needs to temporarily move out of their accommodation, there is someone to contact that can take care of such matters.

More than this though, an Educational Guardian can provide welfare support and academic guidance, working with the student, school and parents, to ensure the very best outcomes.