Guardianship

"Guardianship" in study abroad is a service that usually involves the appointment of an adult legal guardian for children or young students while they study abroad.

This is often the case for younger students who are sent abroad by their parents or legal guardians.

Study abroad students may need the supervision and care of an adult when they leave their home country and throughout their time living abroad. It is therefore important that a legally responsible adult is appointed to ensure the safety and well-being of students.

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Usually this adult resides in the city where the student lives abroad or in the immediate vicinity of the school and takes care of the student’s medical, financial and other day-to-day needs.

Guardianship services should be equipped with the authority to protect the student’s legal rights and make decisions on their behalf. This person can act as a representative for emergencies, follow processes related to health care or permits, and closely monitor the student’s needs.

Each country and educational institution may have different rules and regulations for study abroad students. Therefore, parents or legal guardians should get detailed information about the legal regulations in the country of destination and provide all necessary documentation.

Bronze Package

- 24/7 emergency care and assistance
- Providing official documents required by schools and authorities
- Regular communication to ensure students' well-being
- Monitoring accommodation and travel arrangements for the beginning/end of the semester and school holidays
- Emergency accommodation and transfers (see fees below)
- Managing regular communication from the school:
- Translation and explanations to parents
- Providing school-appropriate answers
- Regular communication with boarding staff
- Regular personal contact with the student: 30-minute phone call at least once a month
- Regular communication with parents
- Creating a road map according to the reports with semesterly school reports and summary of explanations

Silver Package

- 24/7 emergency care and assistance
- Providing official documents required by schools and authorities
- Regular communication to ensure students' well-being
- Monitoring accommodation and travel arrangements for the beginning/end of the semester and school holidays
- Emergency accommodation and transfers (see fees below)
- Managing regular communication from the school
- Translation and explanations to parents
- Providing school-appropriate answers
- Regular communication with boarding staff
- Regular personal contact with the student: 30-minute phone call at least once a month
- Regular communication with parents
- Creating a road map according to the reports with semesterly school reports and summary of explanations
- Participation in parent meetings and reporting to parents
- Regular communication with school teachers/academic team

Gold Package

- 24/7 emergency care and assistance
- Providing official documents required by schools and authorities
- Regular communication to ensure students' well-being
- Monitoring accommodation and travel arrangements for the beginning/end of the semester and school holidays
- Emergency accommodation and transfers (see fees below)
- Managing regular communication from the school
- Translation and explanations to parents
- Providing school-appropriate answers
- Regular communication with boarding staff
- Regular personal contact with the student: 30-minute phone call at least once a month
- Regular communication with parents
- Creating a road map according to the reports with semesterly school reports and summary of explanations
- Participation in parent meetings and reporting to parents
- Regular communication with school teachers/academic team
- Regular personal contact with the student: 30-minute phone call at least once a week
- Regular communication with parents
- 2 student visits per year
- Tracking academic performance
- Social skills (non-academic skills) guidance
- Arranging private tutoring