Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students
AbbreviationAEGIS
Formation1994
TypeEducational charity
Registration no.1111384
Legal statusRegistered charity
PurposeEducational accreditation
Location
Region served
United Kingdom
ServicesAccreditation, conferences
FieldsSchools, guardianship organizations
Chair
Adam Lubbock
CEO
Yasemin Wigglesworth
AffiliationsCharity Commission for England and Wales
Websitewww.aegisuk.net

The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students (AEGIS) is concerned with the welfare and well-being of international students at boarding schools in the United Kingdom,[1] especially as the leading organization with respect to associated organizational accreditation within the UK.[2]

AEGIS was founded in 1994.[3] It is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.[4] Its activities include inspection and accreditation of guardianship organisations.[5][6] Organizations can receive AEGIS certification.[7] AEGIS also organizes conferences for schools and guardianship organisations and schools covering care and protection of international students.[4] The charity is recognised by the Home Office of the UK Government.[8] AEGIS partners with other relevant organizations.[9] It helps to maintain and improve guardianship standards.[10] It also aids with contracts between parents and guardians.[11]

AEGIS is based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.[12] It was granted charitable status in 2005.[3] It has helped ensure that overseas students have an appropriate temporary guardian during the COVID-19 pandemic.[13][14]

References

  1. ^ "The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students". UK Boarding Schools. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  2. ^ "UKGuardianship". Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  3. ^ a b "History of AEGIS". AEGIS, UK. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students". Gov.uk. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Guardianship". Academic Families. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Our AEGIS inspection report". Bright World. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  7. ^ "AEGIS Guardian – Choosing A Guardian With AEGIS Certification". Academic Guardians UK. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  8. ^ "AEGIS – The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students". Gov.uk. Home Office, UK Government. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Education consultancy firm William Clarence partners with AEGIS". Consultancy.uk. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  10. ^ Stacey, Viggo (25 March 2019). "Guardianship standards review expected – BSA". The Pie News. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  11. ^ Hallett, G. (February 2021). "Boarding school 'guardians'". British Dental Journal. 230 (3): 116. doi:10.1038/s41415-021-2682-z. PMID 33574514.
  12. ^ "Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students". Companies In The UK. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  13. ^ Wilson, Vicky (11 February 2020). "How UK independent schools should prepare for coronavirus disruption". Schools Week. UK: Lsect. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  14. ^ Nott, Will (26 March 2020). "UK: boarding students' mental health concerns". The Pie News. Retrieved 19 June 2021.

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