Summary

Which service is best for me?

Choosing to study abroad is a life changing decision and each detail should be considered carefully.

The choice of boarding school/university is top priority; however, everyday life is just as important as school life and we believe that students need the best support during their amazing adventure. GNet offers different services to suit all students’ needs and budgets. We also offer tailor-made packages so if you feel as though you require something else, please contact us.

Our Premium service includes 24/7 emergency contact, homestay accommodation and transfer arrangements during half terms and exeat weekends. Premium guardianship also includes regular contact with students plus an initial visit upon arrival in the UK and a regular annual visit, attendance at parents’ meetings, collation and summary of school reports sent to parents and financial management of client funds.
This package is ideal for overseas students studying in a UK boarding school who require arrangements in line with published term dates, as well as someone to act on the parents’ behalf with issues in the school and ensure the student is being safely looked after in the UK.

Premium Plus guardianship is our most popular service and includes all aspects of the Premium service plus additional academic support and social mentoring and financial management including the payment of school fees. We maintain regular and frequent contact with the student through virtual and physical visits. We work very closely with the student and school to ensure they gain the best possible CE, Scholarship, GCSE, A-level or IB grades and reach their full academic potential.
Services offered include school preparation and uniform, a formal meeting to monitor academic performance with key staff and academic progression consultations with students/parents with advice. It also includes travel support for students and their parents. Premium Plus is perfect for students striving for academic excellence or in need of academic monitoring in addition to extensive guardianship services.
We also offer access to an Academic Mentoring and Tutoring package with our partner company for students who require academic support without the guardianship services.

Our Basic service offers essential support such as 24/7 emergency care and regular communication with students and schools. It is perfect for students whose parents are in the EU and, therefore, in a position to collect and return them to school for every school break/holiday and wish to remain fully involved in all academic and pastoral matters and discussions with school. GNet act as appointed guardian for emergencies.

University life is quite different from boarding school. Students are expected to take control for their studies, their accommodation, food and finances. It can be a stressful time, particularly for students who are studying in the UK for the first time, so having a 24/7 emergency contact on hand can be reassuring. This service is ideal for students under the age of 18 who are applying to a UK university or college and need to meet guardianship regulations.

A tailor-made VIP package can be arranged for students with specific requirements. For example, students with special educational or learning needs, for those requiring constant academic or pastoral support or those striving for top academic results.

Guardianship Prices and Packages

Basic (EU) – 390 per term (1,170) inc VAT GBP plus registration fee 300 inc VAT GBP plus 500 GBP emergency fund

Perfect for: students whose parents are in the EU or who wish to remain fully involved in all academic, pastoral and financial matters, and where students will return home for mid-term (half term) breaks. GNet will act as emergency guardian and provide a checked and vetted homestay environment as required.

Premium – 780 per term (2,340) inc VAT plus GBP registration fee 300 inc VAT GBP plus 500 GBP emergency fund

Perfect for: students who require a comprehensive guardianship service including accommodation and transfer arrangements during half terms and exeat weekends. Parents will have peace of mind knowing their children are being safely looked after in the UK.

Premium Plus – 960 per term (2,880) inc VAT GBP registration fee 300 inc VAT GBP plus 500 GBP emergency fund

Perfect for: students who have not studied in the UK before, who are under 13 or who might need additional help settling into school. Students are provided with a personal mentor who ensures they thrive in their personal life as well as academically.

University – 180 per term (540) inc VAT GBP registration fee 60 inc VAT GBP plus 500 GBP emergency fund

Perfect for: meeting university and visa regulations, allowing students to keep their independence, and providing 24/7 assistance in cases of emergency.

Temporary / Emergency – 96 per week inc VAT GBP (one week minimum) plus registration fee 60 inc VAT plus 500 GBP emergency fund plus expenses

Additional Services

The following additional services are available, if not already included:

Additional student visits
120 inc VAT GBP
plus mileage
Arrangement of homestay accommodation
180 inc VAT GBP
plus transport + expenses
Arrangement of taxi transfers
30 inc VAT GBP
plus travel costs
Arrangement of plane / train bookings
30 inc VAT GBP
plus travel costs
Arrangement of private tutoring lessons through third party
30 inc VAT GBP
plus tutoring fees
Attending parents' evenings plus a report to the parents
120 inc VAT GBP
plus mileage
Assisting with passport or visa renewals in the UK
180 inc VAT GBP
plus transport + expenses
Work experience arrangement service
180 inc VAT GBP
plus transport + expenses
Arranging accommodation/transportation for parents' visits
60 inc VAT GBP
plus travel costs

What to do now?

Once you have read through all the information about our Premium and Premium+ Services please contact us to discuss how you will benefit from our support and which service you choose. We look forward to your call.

Once you have decided you wish to proceed, we will require completion of our Client Registration Form, Client Information for Student Applications, Student Medical Declaration & Consent and that you sign and return them together with a copy of our Client Terms & Conditions.

We will prepare an estimate of costs and ask you to transfer funds into our client account to cover the first two terms service. These funds will be used to pay the GNet termly fees and to reimburse the homestay family as well as to cover incidental emergency and unforeseen expenses incurred while your child is at school. Your consent will always be sought in advance before agreeing to incidental expenses.

Contact the Guardian Family Network

Email

office@guardianfamily.co.uk

Telephone

+44 (0)1865 893213

24-hour emergency

+44 (0)7539 021684

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