Amber Guardianship
AEGIS Gold Standard Accreditation
Boarding Schools' Association - Certfied Guardians
At Amber Guardianships, our extensive network of host families across the UK, complemented by our Approved Guarianship and Agent status, ensures comprehensive support for international students. This fosters an environment conducive to both academic success and personal growth. Moreover, a significant number of our staff members are proficient in Mandarin and Cantonese, facilitating effective communication beyond the English language.
Why Choose Amber Guardianships？
AEGIS Gold Standard and BSA Certified Guardians
Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our highly accredited Guardian services. Amber Guardianships proudly holds the prestigious AEGIS (Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) Gold Standard accreditation, symbolising our dedication to delivering the highest quality guardianship services.
Additionally, we are honoured to be recognised as one of the Boarding Schools' Association Certified Guardians, reaffirming our commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding and care.
At Amber Guardianships, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to safeguarding and best practices. Our extensive experience supporting international students ensures we understand their specific needs and challenges.
Professional and Multi-linguo
All of staff hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service）certificates, with most of them originated from Hong Kong who lived in the UK for a long time. Most of our guardians communicates fluently in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Personalised Approach
Every child is unique. We offer tailored support, considering your child's age, personality, academic goals, and cultural background. Our approach is flexible and responsive, adapting to your individual needs.
We can arrange your child to talk to our professional education counsellor for advise if needed.
Strong School Relationships
As an Approved Agent of the esteemed British Boarding Schools Network, we leverage the strong affiliations developed facilitating smooth communication, ensuring your child's needs are met seamlessly, and fostering a supportive environment. At Amber Guardianships we aim to provide international students with unparalleled access to the finest educational opportunities across the UK.
Emergency Preparedness
Your child's safety and well-being are our top priority. We have robust emergency protocols in place, including 24/7 availability and clear communication channels during holidays and school breaks.
Transparency and Communication
We believe in open and consistent communication. We provide regular updates on your child's progress, academic performance, and well-being. We are readily available to answer your questions and address any concerns promptly.
Why do you need Guardianship Servies?
Most UK boarding schools require overseas students to have a UK guardian, which can be either a family friend, a relative or a recognised UK Guardianship organisation. A guardian, being a responsible adult living in the UK, is tasked with providing comprehensive support to the student on behalf of their parents.
In cases where parents do not have an appropriate family friend or relative to act as a guardian, they have the option of selecting a UK Guardianship Organisation for their children. This not only fulfills the requirements of boarding schools but also aligns with UK Visa and Immigration guidelines, ensuring the safety of international students when unaccompanied and not in school.
During the students' stay in the UK, the guardian will play the role of parents to assist and care for their students. Below are some of the basic duties:
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Airport pick up/ transportation arrangement upon students' arrival;
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Emergency contact;
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Medical arrangement for personal accidents or sudden illnesses;
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Accommodation and meal arrangement for boarding school students during half-term break and end of term.
For parents who want additional parental care for their children, the following services could be added:
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Visit the student's school and host family/ homestay accommodation (if applicable);
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Represent parents on parents' days to follow up on their children study progress;
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Report regularly to parents on their children academic progress and provide expert advice on the selection of subjects, visa and their daily lives.
What is the Guardian's responsibility?
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Who needs a Guardian?
Student who needs a guardian:
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Students who are enrolled in boarding schools under the age of 18;
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Student under the age of 18 enrolled in university foundation courses ;
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Students over the age of 18 and enrolled in university foundation courses and university courses can also apply for guardianship services if needed.
Our Packages
Amber Guardianships provides parents with four guardianship packages to meet the different needs and requirements:
Carefree Guardianship
For students over 16 who enrolled in university foundation courses and universities
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Mandarin, Cantonese and English Support
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Contact Parents under urgent and special circumstances
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Guardian Letter in response to visa/ institution requirements
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24/7 Emergency assistance: 24 hours a day emergency contact, emergency arrangement for matters related to medical, transportation, accommodation and academic issues
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Airport pick up: Transport arrangement to and from school/ homestay accommodation in the UK under urgent and special circumstances
Silver Guardianship
For studnets over the age of 16
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Cantonese and English Support Only
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Regular contact with parents (on a weekly basis)
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Guardian Letter in response to visa/ institution requirements
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Transport arrangement to and from school/homestay accommodation/ Airport
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24/7 emergency assistance - emergency contact, emergency arrangement for matters related to medical, transportation, accommodation and academic issues
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Accommodation and meal arrangement during half-term or end of term for those studying at boarding school
Gold Guardianship
Suitable for all students
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Contact parents: Daily update (if any)
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WhatsApp/ WeChat Group Chat
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Mandarin, Cantonese and English Support
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Guardian Letter in response to visa/ institution requirements
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Transport arrangement to and from school/homestay accommodation/ airport
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24/7 emergency assistance - emergency contact, emergency arrangement for matters related to medical, transportation, accommodation and academic issues
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Accommodation and meal arrangement during half-term or end of term for those studying at boarding school
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Emergency visit (e.g. serious illness or hospitalisation, delay or cancellation of flight issues with accommodation arrangement, school suspension) - 2.5 hours day or night emergency visit, once a year
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2.5 hours of daytime accommodation visit upon student arrival
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Parents gathering: Representing parents on parents' days to follow up on their children's study progress
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Parental support: Report regularly the progress of the student to the parents and provide expert
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advice on the selection of subjects, visas and daily life
Premier Guardianship
Suitable for all students with extensive care
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Exclusive WhatsApp/ WeChat chat group for close contact
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Mandarin, Cantonese and English Support
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Guardian Letter in response to visa/ institution requirements
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Transport arrangement to and from school/homestay accommodation/ airport
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24/7 emergency assistance - emergency contact, emergency arrangement for matters related to medical, transportation, accommodation and academic issues
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Accommodation and meal arrangement during half-term or end of term for those studying at boarding school
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2.5 hours of daytime accommodation visit upon student arrival
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Emergency visit (e.g. serious illness or hospitalisation, delay or cancellation of flight issues with accommodation arrangement, school suspension) - 2.5 hours day or night emergency visit, once a year
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Parents gathering: Representing parents on parents' days to follow up on their children's study progress
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Parental support: Report regularly the progress of the student to the parents and provide expert
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advice on the selection of subjects, visas and daily life
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Extra visits: Apart from the visits upon the students' initial arrival there will be two extra day visits for the student per semester for 2.5 hours per visit on matter related to school, accommodation or school activity participation
Price and Fee Structure
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Expenditure is deducted from the student's lodgment deposit, the remaining deposit will be retumed to the same account.
Only applicable to the first semester after the student initial arrival.
Extra charges: All Transportation Costs, Accommodation Charges, Staff Meals, Miscellaneous Services Charges, Staff Transports, Staff Extra Accommodation
The lower price range will be applied, for those with over 6 nights booking
Emergency Visit - For example, if a student feels serious physical or mental discomfort, the guardian can make an instant visit to understand the situation and report it to the parents immediately,
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Issue guardian letter for visa application*
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Including staffs : two ways transportation cost, not include the student nor the parent(s) transportation cost.
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Two Luggages per student, exclude shipment fee(s). No compensation for any lost/ damage, security check required, no illegal item(s) should be contained
Attention: Proces are subjected to change without prior notice
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