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Schools, Colleges & Universities

Ensuring the welfare of international students

AEGIS membership is open to schools, colleges and universities that enrol international students and wish to join a network committed to putting international student welfare first.

As the only independent body offering guardianship inspection and accreditation in the UK, we have unrivalled experience in the guardianship sector.

By bringing educational establishments, guardianship organisations and parents together, we work with you to ensure the welfare of your international students.

5 key benefits of AEGIS school membership

1
You will receive guidelines for your guardianship policy and a legal framework outlining the responsibilities of your school, the guardian and homestay. If you ever have any concerns, you can contact us directly.
2
We will promote you on our website and in marketing materials to an international audience of guardians, agents and parents.
3
You will receive discounted rates for all our events and training.
4
You will reassure overseas parents that the welfare and safety of their child is paramount and demonstrate a real commitment to making studying in the UK a truly worthwhile experience.
5
Free online guardianship training for your staff.

Testimonials

  • As an AEGIS member school, Felsted is proud to be part of a system that cares and protects for the young people in its care. It is a source of comfort knowing that our pupils are in safe hands when they are not within the school grounds, and that AEGIS-accredited guardians are required to adhere to stringent checks and follow detailed guidance.

    Felsted School

  • AEGIS has provided the independent sector with an outstanding level of support and advice which has enabled schools to ensure the welfare and safety of international students.

    Sedbergh School
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    How to Become a Member

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    Simply complete the form below and return it to us with the correct membership fee:

    Academic Year 2025/26

    £150 + VAT for day schools / colleges with 50 or fewer boarders

    £270 + VAT for schools / colleges with 51 – 100 boarders

    £350 + VAT for schools / colleges with 101 or more boarders and all universities

    *School membership of AEGIS involves membership only and does not involve inspection or accreditation.

    Membership Application Form

    Why recommend an AEGIS accredited guardianship
    organisation to overseas parents?

    Most importantly, because they have all passed a full independent inspection of
    their care of students and their business practices. They all meet the very highest standards.

    There are other benefits too:

    1
    They will have a member of staff contactable 24 hours a day, ready to deal with any problems.
    2
    They will have appropriate care guidelines, including emergency procedures for the child, the overseas parents, the guardian, the homestays and the school, college or university.
    3
    They will arrange a homestay for the student during holidays, or term-time if necessary, which has been carefully vetted.