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Agent

Advice for Parents

International boarding students and their parents may wish to consider using an agent to assist them in selecting the best school for the child.

Why use an agent?

• They will have local knowledge of schools.
• Act as a liaison between you and the school throughout the application and attendance process.
• Agents will have information and prospectuses about studying as a boarder in Scotland.
• All UK boarding schools and child care legislation require overseas children residing in the UK to have an educational guardian. Edinburgh Guardian Angels can provide the dual service of being both an agent and a guardian (see Guardian page)
• If you have had friends or relatives who have studied overseas, you can ask them for advice about their experiences. If you do not know anyone, then an agent will assist you to make a shortlist of schools and then assist you in the application process.
• You should discuss the individual needs of your child with the agent.
• The agent will provide information on different schools, what they have to offer you and your child, arrangements for admission, entry tests and arrange for you to visit the school and meet staff if required.
• The agent will advise you about school fees and visa requirements.
• The agent is a vital link between you and the school; however they cannot guarantee admission to schools. They will assist you, but the final decisions regarding entry selection are made by the schools.

Things to consider when selecting a school

The following items should be considered prior to selecting a school, and should form part of the discussion with your agent:

• Qualifications: What qualifications are you are aiming for: Any; Standard; Higher & AH; GCSE; AS & A Level; International Baccalaureate?
• Any Religious Tradition required: Non-denominational school, Faith Schools (e.g. Catholic, Muslim)?
• Specific interests, activities or special skills you wish your child to pursue. For instance:
  • Sports: e.g. Tennis, Golf, Rugby ...
  • Music: e.g. Choir, Musical instrument(s)...
  • Dance
  • Drama/Theatre: e.g. Acting
  • Equestrian
• Additional support needs. For example:
  • Physical impairment: e.g. Visual impairment, Hearing impairment
  • Non-Physical impairment: e.g. Aspersers' syndrome
  • Learning disabilities: e.g. Dyslexia

Please note your child will not be treated less favourably if they have any additional support needs. This information is requested so that we can help to ensure that the necessary assistance is provided to enable your child to realise their full potential.

The schools we recommend have good pastoral care, guidance teachers and counsellors, should they be required. The guardian however, would deal with any such problems 'in loco parentis'. Edinburgh Guardian Angels can act as both agent and guardian if required.