Tailored Programmes
for Every Student
Whether your child is boarding, staying with a host family, or heading to university — we have a programme designed to support them every step of the way.
Find the right programme See all programmesEvery student is different — that’s why we offer four tailored programmes, each designed around the specific needs of students at different stages of their education and living arrangements in the UK.
Boarding Programme
For students living in school boarding accommodation. We provide guardianship, host family cover for exeats and holidays, and full pastoral support.
- Appointed as educational guardian meeting UKVI requirements
- Exeat and holiday host family cover arranged
- Airport transfers arranged
- School liaison and parents’ evening attendance
- 24/7 emergency cover year-round
- Regular welfare check-ins with student
Homestay Programme
A short-term immersion where students live with a host family and attend a UK school, giving full immersion into UK life.
- Host family placement personally matched and DBS-checked
- School placement included
- Full guardianship responsibilities assumed
- Regular visits and welfare checks
- Host family support and guidance
- 24/7 emergency cover throughout
Basketball Programme
For students combining academic study with elite basketball development at Ipswich Basketball Academy and Copleston High School.
- Local guardianship responsibilities assumed
- Liaison with school and coaching staff
- Host family personally matched and DBS checked
- Host family support and guidance
- Welfare support balancing sport and study
- 24/7 emergency cover throughout
University Programme
For students transitioning into higher education. A lighter-touch programme suited to the greater independence of university life.
- Support through the UCAS application process
- Guidance on university accommodation
- Visa support documentation
- Meets university criteria for under-18 students
- Pastoral welfare support as needed
- Emergency contact and out-of-hours cover
24/7 emergency cover
Our team is always reachable, day or night, for any emergency.
Parent updates
Regular, reassuring communication keeping you informed from anywhere in the world.
Safeguarding
Full AEGIS-accredited safeguarding standards applied across every placement.
Travel support
Airport collections and travel arrangements whenever your child needs them.
One of the most important aspects of the Boarding Programme is ensuring your child has everything they require to make their time in the UK and at school a profitable, enjoyable experience.
- Regular contact with your child, yourselves, and the school
- Arrangement of travel, whether to the airport or host family
- Provision of carefully vetted, DBS-checked host families
- 24/7 emergency cover, every day of the year
For students who live full-time with a host family, our Homestay Programme provides a complete support structure for both the student and the family.
- Personally matched, vetted host family
- Regular welfare visits by our team
- School liaison and parents’ evening attendance
- Support for both student and host family
- 24/7 emergency cover throughout
Which programme is right for my child?
This depends on many things — the type of school you are looking for, length of stay, and accommodation preference. We are happy to advise.
Can we switch programmes?
Programmes are tailored to each student’s specific circumstances, but we will always discuss your options if your needs change. Please contact us as early as possible.
What if my child needs extra support?
All our programmes can be supplemented with additional services such as more frequent welfare visits, tutoring referrals, or enhanced communication — just let us know what you need.
How far in advance should we enrol?
We recommend getting in touch as early as possible, ideally before your child’s school place is confirmed. However, we can often arrange guardianship at short notice if needed.
Are there additional costs for exeats?
Exeats are charged at the number of nights in a host family at the standard rate, plus travel costs to and from the host family.
Do you cover all holidays?
For boarding students, we encourage students to return home during the longer holidays of Christmas and Easter, and at the end of the academic year. Half-term accommodation is available to all students. For homestay students, some holiday provision may be included in your programme, including half terms.
Not sure which programme fits?
Talk to our team — we’ll help you find the right option for your child.