Educational Guardians for International Students in the UK

Educational guardianship is a legal arrangement that is put in place to ensure the welfare of international students who are studying in the UK. The purpose of an educational guardian is to act as a point of contact for the student's school or college, and to take responsibility for the student's wellbeing while they are in the UK.

The educational guardian will typically be responsible for:

• Making sure the student has a safe and secure place to live
• Acting as a point of contact for the student's school or college
• Monitoring the student's academic progress and welfare
• Organising transfers to/from the airport
• Dealing with any emergencies or problems that may arise

Under UK law, all international students under the age of 18 are required to have an educational guardian if they are studying in the UK without a parent or close relative who lives in the country.

Who can be an educational guardian?

• Be over the age of 25
• Not be a sibling of the student
• Be a permanent resident in the UK
• Live within a reasonable distance from school