Supporting parents with trusted educational guardianship, accommodation, travel arrangements and student welfare throughout the United Kingdom.
We understand that sending your child to study in another country is a significant decision. Parents need confidence that their child is safe, supported and has access to trusted adults whenever guidance or assistance is required.
This section provides key information about Oakbridge, our services, important documents and how to access support throughout your child's time in the United Kingdom.
Our aim is to work in partnership with parents, schools and students to promote student welfare, wellbeing and success.
The Parent Handbook provides a detailed overview of:
The handbook is designed to help parents understand how Oakbridge works and what support is available throughout the academic year.
All students must be registered with Oakbridge before guardianship services can commence.
The registration process includes:
Transparent pricing with two guardianship packages. Choose Essential if holidays are covered by flying home or a UK family/friend. Choose Full if you need Oakbridge host-family stays and travel coordination.
£150
A non-refundable one-off fee payable upon registration (all packages).
£460 per term
£1,380 per academic year
School liaison, welfare oversight and 24-hour duty whenever the student is under Oakbridge care. Suited to students who fly home or stay with a UK family or friend for exeats and half terms.
Expenses account: £500 initial (emergencies and approved extras only).
£850 per term
£2,550 per academic year
Everything in Essential, plus arrangement of vetted host-family accommodation and licensed travel / airport transfers.
Expenses account: £1,500 initial (minimum balance £500). Used for host stays, transfers and approved extras.
Guardianship fees are payable annually in advance unless otherwise agreed. Host-family stays are typically charged at about £70 per day (full board) from the expenses account; transfers are charged at cost. When possible we will seek consent before substantial unexpected spend.
Any remaining balance will be refunded following the end of services and final account reconciliation.
If you are unsure which package it best for you please email info@oakbridgeguardians.com with your detials and we will be happy to help you confirm the right option.
Many UK boarding schools require international students to have a UK-based guardian.
A guardian provides:
Educational guardianship helps ensure students always have access to support whenever it is needed.
Host Families provide accommodation and support during periods away from school, including:
Host Families provide a safe and welcoming environment where students remain appropriately supported and supervised. Everyone in the host household aged 16 or over will complete suitability checks before hosting.
Placements take into account:
If a student experiences an emergency, Oakbridge can be reached 24 hours a day on 07871 233656. That number remains available every day, including evenings, weekends and school holidays, whenever the student is under Oakbridge care.
Oakbridge coordinates appropriate support and assistance.
That support covers:
Where immediate action is required and parents cannot be contacted, Oakbridge may exercise Emergency Authority in accordance with the Parent Terms & Conditions and associated consent arrangements.
Student welfare and safety will always be the primary consideration.
The following documents are available to parents and should be read alongside Oakbridge services and registration materials.
This document sets out:
The handbook provides guidance about:
If you have any questions regarding registration, accommodation, travel or student welfare, please contact Oakbridge. We are committed to providing responsive, professional and supportive assistance to students and families throughout their educational journey in the United Kingdom.
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