If your children are at a boarding school, knowing that they can be cared for during weekends and between school term times by a responsible host family is of imperative importance for all parents. Educational establishments are also keen to know that student accommodation with an attentive guardian can enhance their experience of learning in the UK. At Gabbitas, we pride ourselves on offering quality guardian families to overseas children at UK boarding schools and making sure all the important little extras get taken care of.
At Gabbitas, we expect our guardians to take a genuine interest in the progress and welfare of your children - to provide a safe and happy environment where they can relax, to be offered encouragement and support just as you would give at home. We go to great lengths to find excellent host families for your children during their time in the UK. Additionally, our Guardianship Service also offers:
- A dedicated 24-hour phone line for added parental reassurance
- Experienced guardian families who provide a safe environment
- Your own Client Relationship Co-ordinator who organises everything for your child, including topping up mobile phone credit, arranging interpreters and ordering school uniforms
- Host families who live local to schools and are allocated for the entire school stay – not just a term providing essential continuity
- Regular updates on the progress of your child at school
- Organise domestic and international travel arrangements
Among our staff, we currently have speakers of Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Lithuanian, Korean, Spanish, Swedish and French and we have offices situated in Tokyo and Shanghai; our aim is to match every family with a member of staff who speaks their native language.
Gabbitas are founder members of AEGIS (The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students), an organisation who are recommended to parents by schools who are looking for quality guardianship services.
If you would like to take advantage of our services or request a brochure, contact our Guardianship consultants.