Full local support for boarding school pupils
Local educational guardians, and host families ready to help
Educational guardians
Our educational guardians support your child throughout the academic year. They are on hand all day, every day to give help and guidance. Supported by our central management team, they work with you and your child to deal with any issues that may arise.
Academic support
Our educational guardians play a key role in helping your student academically. They attend parents’ evenings, provide reports to parents, and maintain good contact with houseparents and tutors.
We know that students sometimes need academic as well as emotional support. We can help your child find the right personal solution for them – through their school, or with our flexible online education partners at Wendover Online School.
Culture and adventure
International students arrive keen to experience British culture and try new things. Oxford Guardians believes that fostering this spirit of adventure is a key aspect of what we do.
Our students have been involved in a range of activities outside of their formal schooling, from Formula 4 motorsport, dancing and acting, to help in finding work experience. Our guardians share cultural experiences with their students where possible, and we support and encourage our homestay families to do the same.
Expert advice
As a student with Oxford Guardians, you have access to the full expertise of our Management Team and their knowledge on a wide range of educational issues. We help our guardianship students and their families with expert advice on:
- School expectations, and necessary visas, healthcare and insurance
- Private schooling, including prep and public schools
- Entrance examinations at every level, and interview guidance
- UK and US qualifications
- University advice and applications including SATs, IELTS support, clearing support, and support with Oxbridge applications.
Host families
Boarding school pupils need somewhere to stay during exeats (weekend breaks) and short holidays, when the school is closed. Our host families welcome international students into their homes for these short stays.
We carefully vet all our host families and their homes to make sure they offer a safe and suitable environment for your child. We try to match students and families well – even checking whether they will be comfortable with any pets!
Host families usually live near your chosen boarding school, and we arrange transport to ensure that our students reach their homestay safely. We also arrange transport for students leaving for holidays, or to stay with friends or family – we’re here to help.
