About

British Guardianship, part of the Study First Group network

Study First Group was founded in 1999 and has spent more than twenty-five years placing international students into UK universities, UK colleges, English language schools and summer junior schools. The Study First Group has built direct partnerships with top UK universities, representing more than 50 leading higher education institutions to students from around the world.

As the group's work with younger students grew, so did a clear requirement: UK boarding schools require every overseas pupil to have a UK-based educational guardian. In 2010, Study First Group established British Guardianship as its dedicated guardianship division to meet that requirement to the highest professional standard. British Guardianship now stands among the leading guardianship companies in the UK, the choice of families worldwide who expect the best for their children.

About British Guardianship

British Guardianship has years of experience in the international education industry and understands the needs and concerns of students and their parents at every level of their study. If you are sending your son or daughter to a UK boarding school, UK college or UK university, then you will be asked by the school or educational institution to provide the name of a UK based nominated guardian who will be responsible for your child whilst they are studying in the UK.

Our professionally trained staff and expert educational guardians are here for students and their parents at every step, ready to explain every detail of our services and answer any question with clarity and care. Your son or daughter has access to their educational guardian 24/7, with dedicated support in everything that helps them get the very best out of their stay in a UK boarding school, college or university.

British Guardianship, Accredited Guardianship Company

Our standards are not something we ask you to take on trust. British Guardianship is AEGIS accredited guardianship company and a BSA certified guardian, working within the strictest safeguarding frameworks in the sector:

AEGIS Accredited
AEGIS, the Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students, is the gold standard for guardianship in the UK. Our accreditation confirms that our safeguarding, care and support practices have been independently inspected and approved.

BSA Certified Guardian
As a Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) Certified Guardian, we work in close partnership with leading UK boarding schools and meet their strict standards for student welfare and pastoral care.

British Council UK Certified
All our counsellors are British Council UK certified, fully trained to guide students and families through every stage of their UK education journey with accurate, ethical and expert advice.

UK Agent Quality Framework
We operate within the UK Agent Quality Framework, the British Council–backed standard that ensures honest, transparent and consistently high-quality guidance for every international student we support.

UCAS Registered Centre
Our parent entity, Study First Group, is a UCAS Registered Centre, meaning we can manage and submit university applications directly, giving students a trusted, established route into UK higher education.

British Guardianship Accreditation Logos

You can see our full accreditations and partners, read what parents, students and schools say about us in recent reviews, or hear directly from our Managing Director, Tannaz Fatoorehchi, in her personal message to families. For students progressing beyond school, our university partnerships through Study First Group also allow us to offer guardianship and placement support at selected UK universities.

Summary of Statement of Aims

British Guardianship aims to provide exceptional care, safety, and wellbeing for international students studying in the UK. The organisation prioritises professional, compassionate support, strong relationships with families and schools, and full compliance with safeguarding and AEGIS standards. Its principles emphasise integrity, transparency, cultural sensitivity, and student‑centred care. Through 24/7 support, vetted homestays, regular welfare check‑ins, and clear communication, British Guardianship ensures students receive safe, nurturing accommodation and accurate information at all times.