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]
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| Abbreviation | AEGIS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1994 |
| Type | Educational charity |
| Registration no. | 1111384 |
| Legal status | Registered charity |
| Purpose | Educational accreditation |
| Location | |
Region served | United Kingdom |
| Services | Accreditation, conferences |
| Fields | Schools, guardianship organizations |
Chair | Adam Lubbock |
CEO | Yasemin Wigglesworth |
| Affiliations | Charity Commission for England and Wales |
| Website | www |
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
edit- ^ "The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students". UK Boarding Schools. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "UKGuardianship". Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ a b "History of AEGIS". AEGIS, UK. Retrieved 6 March 2011.
- ^ a b "Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students". Gov.uk. Charity Commission for England and Wales. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Guardianship". Academic Families. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Our AEGIS inspection report". Bright World. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "AEGIS Guardian – Choosing A Guardian With AEGIS Certification". Academic Guardians UK. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "AEGIS – The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students". Gov.uk. Home Office, UK Government. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Education consultancy firm William Clarence partners with AEGIS". Consultancy.uk. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ Stacey, Viggo (25 March 2019). "Guardianship standards review expected – BSA". The Pie News. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ Hallett, G. (February 2021). "Boarding school 'guardians'". British Dental Journal. 230 (3): 116. doi:10.1038/s41415-021-2682-z. PMID 33574514.
- ^ "Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students". Companies In The UK. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ Wilson, Vicky (11 February 2020). "How UK independent schools should prepare for coronavirus disruption". Schools Week. UK: Lsect. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ Nott, Will (26 March 2020). "UK: boarding students' mental health concerns". The Pie News. Retrieved 19 June 2021.