3rd Apr 2015
Dear Agnes,

I just wanted to say that I am really grateful for the last four months, and you my dear, are one why it worked out and I could have such a wonderful Time! Effort, Courage, humour, empathy, skills to organise but also a passion for caring are all the things you need in a guardian, at least from my point of view! and you have all these wonderful things in your heart and this factorised with the Agnes Factor, makes it Saint Agnes!

So in the name of all guarded kids in Scotland and elsewhere in the world: THANK YOU!

And nothing is more likely to be remembered than your wonderful sound of laughing! Dear Agnes stay as you are.  I enjoyed the different places you took me to visit, especially the theatre.


F [student] - Germany

3rd Apr 2015
As his mother, I thank you all very much, because you take care of T, he doesn't feel lonely and he enjoys life. I'm not worried about him.

I want to say thank to his host family and to you, for the kind care you give him and make me at peace.


W [parent] - China

3rd Apr 2015
As the year course is ending I just writing you to thanks because I'm very happy with all the English learned by my daughter at Loretto school and also how comfortable she has been all this time in your school.

She always speaks very well about her teachers and about her guardian Mrs Agnes Masters.  She has got many good friends and a lot of experiences.

To send my child to Scotland instead of London, for example, it's worse for us just for the flights connections but something that tips the balance for your option it's the figure of the guardian.  At the start we thought it was an extra spending to come to Scotland but we have felt all this time that our daughter was safer with this figure.  

Mrs Agnes Masters has been in contact with us for almost everything and also has been worried for many things that we never thought it was part of her job.


Ruperto [parent] - Spain

24th Jul 2012
Leider  hatten wir keine Zeit  von dir und deiner gastfreundlichen Familie zu verabschieden.

Wir mchten uns bei dir herzlich bedanken, fr all deine Mhe, Geduld und Ausdauer.

Ich hatte nie Sorge oder Zweifel, dass A nicht in besten Hnden sei.

Auch A hat immer mit viel Sympathie und Freude von dir gesprochen.

Ich denke es war fr unseren Sohn eine tolle Zeit in Schottland und er wird dieses Jahr als
kostbare Erinnerung bewahren.

Wann immer ihr in Deutschland seid mchten wir euch herzlich zu uns einlanden.

Lieben lieben Dank fr alles T und D, Germany, July 2012


T and D [parents] - Germany

23rd Jul 2012
Our experience with Mrs Masters' guardian agency has been absolutely positive without any exception. My wife and me are able to recommend her services highly.

From the very first beginning we had the feeling that Caroline was in best hands. It is not easy for parents to see a teenager leaving home and being abroad for a longer period of time.

Mrs Masters is in the same way warm-hearted and consequent when it is necessary. We felt best informed by her about what we should know and contacting her via e-mail or mobile was always possible. Her business is in our opinion very well managed. Guardianship is for Mrs Masters not just a matter of work but a matter of passion.

We are very thankful for what she did and still does for Caroline. If one day our youngest daughter should go to
Kilgraston, her guardian would be Mrs Masters.

Markus H [parent] - Germany

23rd Jul 2012
When we first met Agnes we were very surprised because she was so friendly and nice to us. She took us out for dinner and she told us if we would have any problems we always could rely on her and ask her for help.

For both of us Agnes was like a mommy who always kept care of us andmade our life in Scotland as good as possible. She never forgot about important occasions like birthdays and even did a party for us. And when we started to miss our families and friends she always supported us and helped us to cope with our sadness.

Agnes was always going to meet us in dealing with our desires. We were so lucky to had such a good guardian. Thank you Agnes for all you have done for us!

C and T [students] - Germany/Russia

23rd Jul 2012
I have been extremely lucky to have Edinburgh Guardian Angels as guardian for my son Leopoldo these months.

I have always found you, Agnes, to be kind, knowledgeable and efficient and I can fully trust my child in your care.  But all your family really know how to look after children and communicate with parents.

Because of you, I was very comforted and without worry while he has stayed in Scotland alone.
 
I hope we can keep in touch and be friends,  I must say a giant thank you to you and Louis, to the host family and to all your fantastic family for the good care of Leopoldo.

If any friends ask for good guardian, I will refer them to Edinburgh Guardian Angels with no doubts.


Monica [parent]

23rd Jul 2012
I am very glad to have the opportunity to write a few words about Agnes Masters.

She has been working with us since last September when my daughter Costanza started attending Loretto School and I have found a very lovely, reliable and serious person to be a guardian for her.

She is also very precise in making you know all about the school and what is going on. With the pupils is very protective as well and she is always there if they need her.

Plus, a very loving person!


Maria C [parent] - Italy

2nd Jun 2010
While I was in Scotland abroad Agnes was my guardian and the thing I mostly remember is how she made everything special like going for dinner out she turned it into a dinner having a lot of fun. Agnes is the best guardian I could ever have and I enjoyed Scotland a lot mostly because of her and her jokes.

Lucia [student] - -

2nd Jun 2010
I'm happy with how I am treated and looked after by my guardian. She spent a lot of time to get to know me, and she knows me well and she tries hard to know what I need. I know I can speak to her anytime when there is a trouble, and it doesn't worry me much as she dealt with all of these kinds of problems well before.

Also I'm happy with my host family, they know guardian well, talk to each other about things I like to do and they always respect me. The host family make me feel at home.


T Woo [student] - Korea

2nd Jun 2010
I was so lucky to meet Agnes and Louis, my guardians and Val, my host family in Scotland when it was my first time to come here.

I was very happy that I have a very nice guardian, Agnes. She is always encouraging me to learn more from the Scottish culture and help me to improve my English. Also, she asked me don't be afraid to try to do something new. Everything will be ok if I try. I was grateful with her help. She always helps me with problems.

Val was very kind and very good at cooking. She always teaches us about her culture and makes me feel relaxed in her house.

I really appreciate what Agnes, Louis and Val teach me and help me so much this year. Best best best wishes!!!!


Lynn [student] - Hong Kong

2nd Jun 2010
At first I wasn't sure how the Guardian system works.  After talking to Agnes on the phone, I felt that she's very friendly and helpful and explained everything to me. She also made it clear what she charges and the type of services she provides.

And the best thing was that she was willing to meet up with the students and let them decide if they want her to be their guardian or not and gave them time to get to know her. They felt relaxed and happy when they met her and it really builds a good relationship right from the start.


M Mak [parent] - Hong Kong

2nd Jun 2010
Ha sido una gran suerte elegir Guardianangels para cuidar de nuestros hijos Guillermo y Lucia durante su estancia en Escocia, son unos grandes profesionales y se preocupan mucho por los nios y por su bienestar.
Te sientes muy tranquilo cuando dejas los hijos, lo ms querido que tienes, en manos de una organizacin como la que dirigen Agnes y Louis que son tan cari osos y eficaces, y est n tan pendientes de que los ni os estén bien cuidados, no les falte nada, que te echen poco de menos, y que adem s disfruten de un a o inolvidable estando fuera de casa.

English Translation:
It was a very good decision to choose Edinburgh Guardian Angels to take care of our children Guillermo and Lucia during their stay in Scotland.
You feel very peaceful when you leave your children, dearest thing in our life, in the hands of an organization such as Agnes and Louis who run it are so loving and also efficient. They are so concerned that children are well cared for, not lacking anything. Nothing was ever too much trouble when I asked them to do anything for my children. They also ensured that Lucia and Guillermo enjoyed an unforgettable experience during their year away from home.

Ruiz Family [parents] - Spain

2nd Jun 2010
Liebe Agnes,

Fur Ihre Bem hungen und Fursorge um H sind wir sehr dankbar, und es ist fur uns ein gutes Gef hl zu wissen dass unsere Tochter in guten Hunden bei Ihnen ist.

Mit den besten Gruuen fur Sie und Ihren Mann.


Christa und Max [parents] - Deutschland

2nd Jun 2010
I am so glad that I stayed with Agnes and Val during my first year in Scotland. I have a lot of fun with both of them and they gave me quite a lot of special experiences. They always help me when I need help.

We had a celebration for the Chinese New Year in Agnes's house. We played a few games with some other international students like me which was lovely and funny. I stayed with Val during whole half term holidays. She is so kind and I like her so much and her food :) She taught me how to make food. I made a few new friends in Val's house, and some of them are from different country, therefore we can have a little conversation after every dinner and I improved my English. I love them so much, and I enjoyed all the time with them!


R Shen [student] - Hong Kong

2nd Jun 2010
We are very satisfied with the work of Edinburgh Guardian Angels. You are always there on time and the co-operation with you works very well. You always give us regular information about how our daughter is doing in school and how she is feeling in general. I am happy with the regular communication and your choice of host family for our daughter.

I'm wishing you and your husband continued success with your business.


Sabine [parent] - Germany