RU Every international student under 18 attending a UK school must have a UK-based guardian. The majority of UK boarding and day schools refuse to confirm a place without one.
EDVISION provides AEGIS Gold Standard guardianship — a dedicated guardian, 24/7 emergency response, and full pastoral, academic and practical support throughout your child's studies. We've supported families since 2004.
A UK educational guardian is a legal requirement for international students under 18. But guardianship goes far beyond a signature. Your child's guardian becomes their advocate, their emergency contact, the bridge between you and the school — and the trusted adult they can call at 2am when something goes wrong.
Each student is appointed a dedicated guardian who looks after them throughout their UK studies.
British schools cannot, by safeguarding policy, send a minor home to an empty hotel during half term, hold a parents' evening without a UK contact, or release a sick child from the medical centre without a responsible adult.
The majority of UK private schools require a verifiable, professional UK-based guardian as a condition of admission for under-18 international students. Without one, the place is typically withdrawn.
Important: UK schools verify guardianship arrangements before issuing CAS letters and finalising enrolment. Visa-application documentation is included in every package.
Our guardianship is not a help line — it's a full-service programme delivered by people who know the UK education system from the inside.
Pillar 01
Regular wellbeing check-ins and a trusted adult who listens in the student's native language. From homesickness to friendship struggles, your child is never alone.
Pillar 02
Airport transfers, half-term placements, GP visits, registrations with police and bank, uniform and supplies, and round-the-clock emergency response — all the practical things parents would do, done by us.
Pillar 03
Attendance at parents' evenings, translated progress reports, GCSE and A-Level subject guidance, and full UK university application support for sixth-form students.
Every package includes 24/7 emergency contact, a dedicated guardian, and full visa documentation. Annual prices, per student, in pounds sterling.
Light-touch service for university students.
per academic year
Reliable, regular support — chosen by most families.
per academic year
VIP care with full personalised attention.
per academic year
All prices annual, per student. No hidden fees. EDVISION coordinates the full guardianship relationship as part of our service.
A complete view of what's included in each package. Items not in a package can typically be added as extras at the published rates below.
| Feature | Uni Lite | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-arrival | |||
| Online pre-arrival orientation | |||
| Introductory call with dedicated guardian | |||
| Visa application documentation | |||
| UK SIM card | |||
| Pastoral & wellbeing | |||
| Bilingual head office support | |||
| Regular wellbeing check-ins | |||
| In-person visits per year | 2× per year | Monthly | |
| Feedback to parents | On request | Termly | Monthly |
| GP accompaniment | Once per term | ||
| Academic | |||
| School reports translated & forwarded | |||
| Attend all parents' evenings | |||
| GCSE & A-Level subject guidance | |||
| UK university application guidance | |||
| Practical & emergency | |||
| 24-hour emergency contact | |||
| Half-term host family placement | |||
| Christmas & Easter coordination | |||
| Passport & visa renewals | |||
| Expense deposit account | |||
Charged on a per-use basis when needed.
For students attending a UK day school rather than a boarding school, we provide a complete integrated package: a fully-vetted homestay host family, full guardianship, and continuous pastoral and academic support — all delivered as one seamless service.
Day student package
per academic year — homestay & guardianship combined
Request day-student quoteWe work exclusively with AEGIS Gold Standard partners. Every host family is DBS-checked, every guardian is qualified and trained, and every process is inspected.
Inspected at the highest standard for international student welfare.
Every host family undergoes UK police background checks and in-person assessment.
Year-round emergency contact — including weekends and school holidays.
Native-language support: Russian, Mandarin, Thai, Tamil, Hindi, English.
UK schools require it as a condition of admission for international students under 18. While not a Home Office visa requirement strictly, the majority of UK boarding and day schools insist on a verifiable, professional UK-based guardian — and will not finalise enrolment without one.
Some schools allow it, but most prefer professional guardianship through an AEGIS-accredited provider. A relative may not be available 24/7, may not have safeguarding training, and may not be able to attend parents' evenings or coordinate emergency care. Schools increasingly require professional guardianship for safeguarding reasons.
UK schools close for half-term breaks (typically a week each term) and longer holidays. Students cannot stay on campus. The Standard and Premium packages include host family placement during these periods, with optional Christmas and Easter coverage included in Premium and available as an extra in Standard.
Each student is matched with a dedicated guardian based on the school's location, the student's language and cultural background, and any specific needs. Once assigned, the same guardian stays with your child for the duration of their UK studies — building a real, long-term relationship.
Standard provides essential, reliable guardianship for families who feel confident managing day-to-day matters and need core safety, transport and termly oversight. Premium adds VIP-level engagement: monthly visits, monthly parent updates, full academic and university guidance, and broader practical support. Most families with full-boarding students choose Premium.
Uni Lite is designed for university-age students who are legally adults and live more independently — so it provides essential safety-net support without the school-side coordination, in-person visits, or pastoral oversight that minors require. It is not appropriate for under-18 boarding-school students.
No. The package prices shown are the annual fees. Optional extras (additional school visits, parents' evening attendance for Standard package, holiday hosting) are clearly listed at fixed rates and only charged when you use them.
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