A guide for parents
Information for parents
Everything you need to know about how we teach, care for and support your child, from application to the final day.
Programmes for young people
Dates and fees at a glance
Why it matters
An investment with lasting returns
For students hoping to progress to leading universities, the pressure is on, both in academic attainment and in choosing the right degree.
Exploring a subject in depth outside the traditional classroom gives students the motivation and sense of direction to excel in their final years of school and in competitive university applications. Alongside subject knowledge, we develop the transferable skills employers and admissions tutors value: leadership, public speaking, active listening, collaboration and negotiation.
Health, safety & welfare
Care and supervision, as standard
Our safety protocols align with UK standards for residential educational programmes.
Resident deans
Experienced residential mentors live on site at the accommodation, providing supervision and support 24 hours a day.
24-hour parent line
A dedicated hotline lets parents reach their child or programme staff at any time.
DBS-checked staff
All staff, mentors and team members undergo Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Safeguarding training
Every staff member is trained in safeguarding and child protection under UK government guidance.
Secure premises
College accommodation with monitored entry and exit, CCTV, and fire and safety alarms.
First aid & risk management
First aid is available at all times, and every activity is covered by a risk assessment.
From application to arrival
How it works
- 1
Apply online
Parents can apply on their child’s behalf. The form takes around 10 minutes and saves progress as you go.
- 2
Review & decision
Our admissions team reviews the application and emails you with the outcome.
- 3
Confirm the place
Secure the place and receive pre-arrival information, including visa documentation if needed.
- 4
Arrival
Students are met at Heathrow and transferred to their college, where deans welcome them.
Policies & guidance
Before you book
Please read these documents with your child before confirming a place.
Can I apply on behalf of my child?
Yes. Choose “Parent / guardian” at the start of the application form. For students under 18, we ask for a parent or guardian’s contact details and consent.
Who looks after students during the programme?
Resident deans live on site and provide 24/7 supervision. Depending on the age group, students are accompanied by experienced staff and mentors during programme activities.
How can I contact my child or the staff?
Parents have access to a dedicated 24-hour hotline to reach their child or programme staff at any time.
What is included in the fee?
Tuition, college accommodation, meals, programme activities and excursions, and Heathrow airport transfers. International flights, UK visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included.
Does my child need a visa?
This depends on nationality. Once a place is confirmed, we provide documentation to support the visa application.
Where can I read the terms and student rules?
Please read our Terms & Conditions and Student Code of Conduct before confirming a place. Students are asked to agree to the Code of Conduct when they apply.
What happens on arrival?
Students should arrive on the official start date. Those using the included transfer are met at Heathrow and taken to their college. Detailed arrival guidance is shared before the programme.
Speak to us
Questions? We are happy to help
Our programme office can talk you through the programmes, welfare arrangements and the application process.