All international students with parents living overseas must have a UK-based guardian. This adult must be available to support the student during term time and holidays, and act as a point of contact for both the family and the school.
Ratcliffe College is a member of AEGIS (the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students), which can assist in selecting a suitable guardian.
Providing 24-hour emergency contact
Coordinating travel and accommodation during holidays
Ensure pupils under the age of 16 are accompanied by an adult to and from their place of departure
Attending school events and parent meetings
Supporting the pupil’s academic and personal wellbeing
A guardian is an educational guardian, who you appoint to represent you while your child is studying in the UK. A guardianship organisation will help you find the right guardian for you and your child. Ratcliffe College is a member of AEGIS (the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students), which can assist in selecting a suitable guardian.
All international students studying at Ratcliffe College with parents living overseas must have a UK-based guardian.This guardian will act as your representative and support your child while they are in the UK.
Your child’s guardian will act on your behalf, attending meetings with school staff and letting you know what is discussed. They will help your child adapt to their new surroundings and school regulations, taking an active part in their school life. Guardians may also book flights, arrange transport from the school or airport at the beginning and end of all holiday periods. Guardians must be available as a 24 hour emergency contact.
Ratcliffe College offers Half Term School Holiday Stays for boarding and external boarding students during the October, February, and May half terms. These stays include meals, accommodation, social activities, and trips, allowing students to maintain a routine and explore interests in a familiar environment. Find out more here.
