Question 1

What is AEGIS accreditation?

Accepted Answer

As the only independent body offering guardianship accreditation in the UK, AEGIS set the standards for educational guardianship. By bringing guardianship organisations, schools and parents together, AEGIS provides quality assurance in supporting the welfare of international students.

Question 2

Should I choose an AEGIS accredited guardianship company?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Parents should understand the importance of choosing an AEGIS-accredited guardian and what that accreditation actually means. They should be aware of the risk they may take if they choose a person or a company who has not been inspected by AEGIS.

Question 3

What are the AEGIS regulations?

Accepted Answer

The AEGIS Standards insist that a guardianship organisation provides parents and students with comprehensive handbooks that provide essential information about the guardianship process, expectations, emergency procedures, and contact details.

Question 4

What is the latest UKVI rules on educational guardians?

Accepted Answer

Under new UKVI rules, set to come into force in May 2025, educational guardians are a mandatory requirement for international students who will be full boarders

Question 5

Do I need to confirm my guardianship arrangements before I apply for my Child Study Visa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. From May 29th 2025 students must obtain a letter of undertaking from their educational guardian which must be submitted as part of the visa application for their Child Study Visa (previously Tier 4 Study Visa).

Question 6

Do I really need a guardian to attend university in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Most universities in the UK require international students to have a guardian if they are aged under 18 years. Each university will have its own requirements so to be sure, you should check the specific requirements with your university. You can also contact us if you are not sure about specific requirements of the university.

Question 7

When do I need to apply for guardianship for university?

Accepted Answer

When you will need to apply for guardianship depends on the university. Some universities, such as University College London (UCL), require students to have a guardian at the point of enrollment while others may require students to have a guardian at the start of the term after confirmation of place.

Question 8

If I turn 18 years old during my first year at university, how do I calculate my University Package fee?

Accepted Answer

Our university package is transparent and affordable. Students are simply required to pay a one-off fee of £120, no matter how long you require the package for. You will receive the guardianship details immediately upon payment of the registration fee.

Question 9

How will the university know I have a guardian?

Accepted Answer

After students submit the guardianship details to the university, Belgravia will verify and confirm directly with the university that we are the student’s guardian.

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