Guardianship Services and Fees for International Students 

2026-2027 Academic Year


If your child requires an Educational Guardian, please contact us at info@myguardians.co.uk or complete our Enquiry Form. We will then send you our guardianship brochure, detailed costs and registration forms. ​

We offer a range of AEGIS-accredited guardianship packages designed to support students throughout their time at UK boarding schools and universities.

Standard Guardianship
£825 per term:  Our most popular package, offering comprehensive support for students who require host family arrangements, transport coordination, welfare visits, and full safeguarding oversight. 

What is included
  • A dedicated  AEGIS-accredited Educational Guardian for parents, students, and school.
  • Full guardianship services for emergencies (e.g. flight delays, cancellations, illness).
  • Communication with the school regarding exeats, half-term plans, and urgent matters.
  • Transport arrangements for exeats, half terms, and the start and end of terms, with trusted drivers.
  • Two welfare visits per academic year, including meetings with house staff and detailed reports.
  • Homestay arrangements with fully vetted, DBS-checked host families for exeats, half terms and emergencies.
  • Regular communication with students throughout the year. 
  • 24/7 emergency contact for parents and students.
Fees and Deposits
  • Guardianship Deposit: £1,5000 (refundable; top-up required when balance falls below £500).
  • Registration Fees: £150 (non-refundable).
Additional Charges (deducted from deposit)​ 
  • Travel expenses for visits.
  • Host family accommodation during exeats and half terms.
  • Attendance at parents' evenings (optional).
  • Additional school or host family visits.
  • Airport transfers (priced by distance).
  • Assistance with purchasing uniforms and SIM cards, and with birthday arrangements.
  • Christmas and Easter host family support (charged separately).​

Essential Guardianship
£425 per term: Ideal for students who travel home for exeats and half terms and do not require routine host family or transport arrangements.  Provides essential support and emergency care.  Also suitable for University Students under 18.

What's Included
  • A dedicated AEGIS-accredited Educational Guardian available during office hours.
  • Emergency support for flight issues, illness and school suspension. 
  • Communication with parents, students and the school during emergencies. 
  • Emergency transport arrangements with trusted drivers. 
  • Emergency homestay arrangements with our host families.  
  • One welfare visit per academic year, with a report sent to parents (travel expenses charged separately).
  • 24/7 emergency contact for parents and students.     
Fees and Deposits
  • Guardianship Deposit: £800 (refundable; top-up required when balance falls below £500).
  • Registration Fee: £150 (non-refundable).

Additional Charges (deducted from deposit)
  • Emergency host family accommodation.
  • Emergency visits to school or host family.
  • Travel expenses for emergency visits. 
  • Emergency airport transfers.
Extra Support Guardianship
£1,025 per term:  Designed for younger students (under 13) attending junior schools, or families who require frequent communication and enhanced support.   Includes all Standard Guardianship features plus additional guidance and contact.

Premium Guardianship
£1,225 per term:  Our most comprehensive package, ideal for families who need ongoing assistance with school communication, form completion, and guidance on school processes.  Provides a highly personalised level of support throughout the academic year.

Please email us at info@myguardians.co.uk or complete our Enquiry Form, and we will send you our guardianship brochure and registration forms to complete.​
For an easy-to-view cost and service comparison, please see our fees table below.


Guardianship Fees Table 2026/2027

Feature/SeviceEssential Guardianship
Standard Guardianship

Extra Support GuardianshipPremium Guardianship
Fees per term£425
£825
£1,025£1,225
AEGIS-Accredited Guardian during office hoursIncluded
Included
IncludedIncluded
24/7 Emergency Support (flight delays, illness, suspension)Included
Included
IncludedIncluded
UKVI Guardianship Letter of UndertakingIncludedIncludedIncludedIncluded
Communication with schoolDuring emergencies
Routine & emergencies​
Enhanced supportFull communication
Transport arrangementsEmergencies onlyExeats, half terms & term datesAs requiredAs required
Host family arrangementsEmergencies only
Exeats, half terms & emergencies
As requiredAs required
Welfare visits  per year (travel charged separately)1 visit per year
2 visits per year
2 visits per year 3 visits per year
Report to parentsAfter welfare visitAfter each welfare visitEnhanced reportingEnhanced reporting
Attending parents/teachers meetings in person or online-If requested by parents, charged separately1 meeting per year1 meeting per year
Support with forms and school process-_For younger studentsFull support
Ideal forStudents who travel home for exeats & half terms Most students needing full guardianshipYounger students or families needing extra guidanceFamilies wanting the highest level of communication & admin support
Deposit required£800£1,500£1,500£1,500
Registration fee£150£150£150£150





Please contact us at info@myguardians.co.uk or complete our Enquiry Form. We will then send you our guardianship brochure, detailed costs and registration forms. 


 

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