Guardianship Services for International Students
About Maryadi Guardians
Since 2013, Maryadi Guardians has been providing high-quality guardianship services with excellent customer service in Russian, English, and Spanish to international students, parents, schools, universities, and professionals.
We speak your language and understand your culture. Having been through all stages of British education ourselves, we bring priceless experience and first-hand knowledge to our guardianship services. We are committed to providing exceptional support and reliable service to all our students, schools, and parents, guiding you every step of the way.
You and your child are our priority at all times, and we provide 24/7 support. We believe in clear and effective communication in your native language, ensuring you stay well-informed throughout your child’s educational journey.
What is Educational Guardianship in the UK?
Educational guardianship in the UK is a service for international students under 18 years old attending boarding schools or Universities. Most good UK boarding schools and Universities require all international students under 18 to have a UK-based guardian who acts as the link between the child, their parents, and the school or university.
An educational guardian is not a foster parent, but rather a dedicated person or organization that provides support and care for a child who has come to the United Kingdom from abroad.
The term ‘Guardian’ refers to an Educational Guardian, which involves a delegation of parental responsibility, usually for short periods of time. This is distinct from a Legal Guardian, which refers to a person who is appointed by a court of law to care for a child when a parent or guardian has died, or to a person acting as a guardian of a child’s estate.
Educational guardians become the first point of contact in unforeseen circumstances and emergencies. They are authorized to act in the best interests of the child at all times, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the student. This means that educational guardians are there whenever your child needs help.
Guardians provide crucial support for students as they adapt to life in a new country, helping them to settle in, communicating with their school, arranging safe transportation, and providing accommodation when required. Anyone under the age of 18 living in England is legally a child, and Maryadi Guardians understands that these students have additional needs in terms of welfare and support. Most schools require guardians to be less than two hours’ travel from the school.
Why is a UK Guardian Necessary?
School and Legal Requirements
Having a proper guardianship arrangement not only satisfies boarding school requirements but also complies with UKVI guidelines, helping to keep international students safe when they are not in school and are unaccompanied.Many universities also require guardians for international students under 18 years old, and having a proper guardianship arrangement could help student visa applications.
Practical Necessity
Apart from formal requirements, guardianship provides essential practical support for international students, parents, and schools, including:
- A reliable point of contact in the same time zone as the school, available 24/7
- Someone who can make urgent decisions when parents are unavailable
- Local accommodation during school holidays, exeats, and other circumstances like unexpected flight cancellations or late arrivals
- Assistance with travel arrangements
- Cultural and language support to parents and students to help students adapt
- Extra help with academic support like extra subject tutors, etc and personal matters
- Attendance at school meetings
- Regular communication with parents about their child’s progress
- Management of pocket money and other practical matters
What Do Guardians Do?
Official Representation
Guardians are the main point of contact between schools, authorities, and service providers. They can:
- Attend parent-teacher meetings when parents cannot travel to the UK
- Sign permission forms for school activities and trips on behalf of parents
- School choosing consultancy
Accommodation
Guardians help to arrange homestay placement during:
- Exeat weekends (short breaks when boarding houses close)
- Half-term holidays
- School holiday periods
- Emergency situations (such as illness or temporary school exclusion)
Every student is guaranteed a private bedroom in a safe, comfortable environment that meets strict safeguarding standards.
Emotional and Academic Support
Guardians provide crucial pastoral care for students, including:
- Regular contact to monitor well-being
- Support with cultural adjustment
- Assistance with academic concerns
- Celebration of achievements and special occasions
- A listening ear when students face challenges
Emergency Support
Guardians are available 24/7 to respond to any emergency situations, including:
- Medical emergencies and healthcare needs
- School disciplinary issues
- Travel disruptions
- Personal crisis
Practical Assistance
Day-to-day support includes:
- Arranging transportation to/from airports and schools
- Managing pocket money
- Accompanying younger students to medical appointments
- Helping with shopping for essentials
- Organizing activities during holiday stays
Cultural Integration
Guardians assist students in understanding and participating in local customs and traditions by:
Encouraging to take part in school social events and activities that introduce British culture and others.
Providing guidance on etiquette, customs, and day-to-day social interactions in the UK. We aim to explain how important it is cultural integration. For example – In the UK, being late is generally considered inappropriate and disrespectful, especially for appointments, meetings, and social events, and punctuality is highly valued.
Supporting students in forming friendships and building social connections within their school and host family environments.
Official Representation
Guardians are the main point of contact between schools, authorities, and service providers. They can:
- Attend parent-teacher meetings when parents cannot travel to the UK
- Sign permission forms for school activities and trips on behalf of parents
- School choosing consultancy
Accommodation
Guardians help to arrange homestay placement during:
- Exeat weekends (short breaks when boarding houses close)
- Half-term holidays
- School holiday periods
- Emergency situations (such as illness or temporary school exclusion)
Every student is guaranteed a private bedroom in a safe, comfortable environment that meets strict safeguarding standards.
Emotional and Academic Support
Guardians provide crucial pastoral care for students, including:
- Regular contact to monitor well-being
- Support with cultural adjustment
- Assistance with academic concerns
- Celebration of achievements and special occasions
- A listening ear when students face challenges
Emergency Support
Guardians are available 24/7 to respond to any emergency situations, including:
- Medical emergencies and healthcare needs
- School disciplinary issues
- Travel disruptions
- Personal crisis
Practical Assistance
Day-to-day support includes:
- Arranging transportation to/from airports and schools
- Managing pocket money
- Accompanying younger students to medical appointments
- Helping with shopping for essentials
- Organizing activities during holiday stays
Our Guardianship Services
We offer comprehensive guardianship services tailored to the needs of international students and their families:
Expert Local Knowledge
Our team has extensive experience supporting international students at UK boarding schools since 2013. We understand local educational systems, cultural differences, and the unique challenges faced by students studying away from home.
Professional Standards
All our guardians and host families undergo rigorous screening including:
- Enhanced DBS (criminal record) checks
- Reference checks
- Home inspections
- Regular safeguarding training
- Compliance with industry standards
Personalized Support
We recognize that every student has individual needs. Our guardianship service provides:
- Careful matching of students with compatible host families
- Regular visits to students at school
- Detailed reports to parents
- 24/7 emergency support
- Multilingual staff for easier communication in Russian, English, and Spanish
Secure Transportation
We operate our own transport service with professional, DBS-checked drivers who:
- Provide safe airport transfers
- Transport students between schools and host families
- Are experienced in supporting young people
- Maintain excellent communication with guardianship staff
Our Guardianship Packages
We offer different levels of guardianship service to meet various needs and budgets:
Basic Guardianship
Basic services- 24/7 emergency support
- WhatsApp chat with parents
- Organising transfers for departure/arrival to UK
- Organising emergency host family
- Organising host families for exeats/holidays
Standard Guardianship
All Basic services plus:- Initial visit to your child (if requested)
- Translation/interpretation of school reports for parents
- Liaison between parents and the school
Premium Guardianship
All Standard services plus:- Termly visit to your child (if requested)
- Book medical & optical appointments (if requested)
- Accompany child to appointments (if requested)
- Attending parents’ evenings (online or in person) – once per academic year (if requested)
- Ordering additional items as requested without admin charges (apart from medications)
University Guardianship (under 18s)
University services- 24/7 emergency support
- WhatsApp chat with parents
- Organising transfers for departure/arrival to UK
- Organising emergency host family
- Organising host families for exeats/holidays
Please note:
1. Cost of the (emergency) host family, appointments and additional items and transfers applies.
2. If you require a service not available in your child’s package an additional £50 charge will be made.
3. If your child is under 14 years of age we advise you to opt for the Premium package to ensure maximum support. The Basic package is not available if your child is under the age of 13.
Why Choose Maryadi Guardians?
Experienced Team
We have been helping families, students, and schools since 2013. Our dedicated team includes education professionals with extensive experience in British boarding schools and international education.
Multilingual Support
Our team offers support in Russian, English, and Spanish, ensuring clear communication with families from diverse backgrounds.
Carefully Selected Host Families
We carefully select and train our host families to provide warm, welcoming environments for students during their stays.
Experienced Team
We have been helping families, students, and schools since 2013. Our dedicated team includes education professionals with extensive experience in British boarding schools and international education.
Multilingual Support
Our team offers support in Russian, English, and Spanish, ensuring clear communication with families from diverse backgrounds.
Carefully Selected Host Families
We carefully select and train our host families to provide warm, welcoming environments for students during their stays.
Comprehensive Care
From arrival to university, we provide end-to-end support for all aspects of a student’s life in the UK.
Long-term Relationships
We focus on building lasting relationships with students and families, supporting them throughout their educational journey from school to university.
Personalized Approach
We focus on building lasting relationships with students and families, supporting them throughout their educational journey from school to university.
Comprehensive Care
From arrival to university, we provide end-to-end support for all aspects of a student’s life in the UK.
Long-term Relationships
We focus on building lasting relationships with students and families, supporting them throughout their educational journey from school to university.
Personalized Approach
We recognize that each student is unique, and adapt our services according to individual needs and cultural backgrounds of each family.
Contact us
For more information about our guardianship services, please contact us:
We’re happy to arrange a consultation to discuss your specific requirements and answer any questions you may have about guardianship for international students in the UK. With Maryadi Guardians, you can be confident that your child will receive the highest level of care and support throughout their education in the UK.