Who We Are

British Guardianship part of Study First Group Network

Founded in 1999, British Guardianship developed rapidly to become the largest provider of educational tours to UK International Colleges, English Language Schools, Summer Junior Schools and since 2009, the organization has forged links with top UK Universities representing over 50 leading higher education institutions to overseas students.

To comply with our younger students needs to have a UK based educational guardian, in 2010, British Guardianship was established and gradually more students and families became interested in our services and to choose us as their children’s educational guardians.

About British Guardianship

British Guardianship has years of experience in the international education industry and understands the needs and concerns of students and their parents. If you are sending your son or daughter to a UK boarding school, then you will more than likely be asked by the school to provide the name of a UK based educational guardian who will be responsible for your child whilst they are studying in the UK.

British Guardianship multilingual staffs are ready to explain every detail of our services to parents in their own language. Our educational guardians are available for your son/daughter 24/7 with responsibility to support them in any way that will help them get the best out of their stay in a UK boarding school.

Accreditations

At British Guardianship, the safety and wellbeing of every student in our care is held to the highest standards. Our accreditations are independent confirmation that we meet — and exceed — the rigorous benchmarks set across the UK guardianship and education sector. When you place your child with us, you can be confident that our practices have been inspected, verified and trusted by the bodies that matter most.

AEGIS Accredited
AEGIS, the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students, is the gold standard for guardianship in the UK. Our accreditation confirms that our safeguarding, care and support practices have been independently inspected and approved.

BSA Certified Guardian
As a Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) Certified Guardian, we work in close partnership with leading UK boarding schools and meet their strict standards for student welfare and pastoral care.

British Council UK Certified
All our counsellors are British Council UK certified, fully trained to guide students and families through every stage of their UK education journey with accurate, ethical and expert advice.

UK Agent Quality Framework
We operate within the UK Agent Quality Framework, the British Council–backed standard that ensures honest, transparent and consistently high-quality guidance for every international student we support.

UCAS Registered Centre
Our parent entity, Study First Group, is a UCAS Registered Centre, meaning we can manage and submit university applications directly, giving students a trusted, established route into UK higher education.

Summary of Statement of Aims

British Guardianship aims to provide exceptional care, safety, and wellbeing for international students studying in the UK. The organisation prioritises professional, compassionate support, strong relationships with families and schools, and full compliance with safeguarding and AEGIS standards. Its principles emphasise integrity, transparency, cultural sensitivity, and student‑centred care. Through 24/7 support, vetted homestays, regular welfare check‑ins, and clear communication, British Guardianship ensures students receive safe, nurturing accommodation and accurate information at all times.