We are an educational guardianship company, based in the county of Kent, in the South East of England and half an hour away by train from London. Our office is located near the picturesque towns of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.
Our location provides easy access to numerous boarding schools in Kent, East & West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and London. Our guardianship students are based at schools near us, allowing us to visit them easily and attend any school meetings.
At My Guardians, we work as a team to support you and your child.
I am Irina Bowman, the founder and managing director.I originally trained as a teacher and am passionate about helping children achieve their academic potential in a safe and happy environment.
Born in the Caucasus, I moved to England 30 years ago after studying English and English literature at Moscow University. I have firsthand experience of learning English as a second language and also of moving to England myself, which makes me ideally placed to understand the needs of overseas students here and to support them.
I've worked for a variety of international companies, both abroad and in Britain. Working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds is something I've always enjoyed, and I love helping students from around the world make the most of their time in England.
In my role as guardian, I get to know my students well and have a holistic approach to supporting them. I have previously hosted overseas students in my own home, and I select host families very carefully, placing students where I know they will be well cared for. I have built up excellent relationships with the staff at the schools, and I regularly visit my students. I love seeing them progress over time, both in academic ability and in confidence, and I enjoy hearing the positive things their teachers say about them. Acting as an approachable go-between for parents and the school, I can provide information and answer questions to help everyone feel at ease.
I form positive relationships with my students and their families. As a result, some of my previous students have stayed in touch with me for over 20 years, exchanging messages and sending me little updates.
I work with caring host families around us in Kent, Sussex and further afield.
Louisa is one of our hosts who welcomes students to her home for exeats, half-terms, and other times if needed.
She has been hosting students for many years and takes excellent care of them.
Louisa is a friendly, welcoming host who takes excellent care of our guardianship students.
We'll be able to give you more information about Louisa and other hosts once your child is registered with us for the guardianship.
Haoli is one of our trusted agents who works with Chinese-speaking parents wishing to place their children in UK boarding schools.
She thoroughly understands both British and Chinese cultures and educational systems, making her invaluable to parents.
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