You won’t believe this, but… YES Guardians has officially been awarded AEGIS Gold Accreditation – the highest recognition possible in the world of educational guardianship! 🏅
We’re honestly over the moon. It’s a big deal. Like, properly big. AEGIS (The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) is the gold standard in our industry – quite literally. Their inspections are thorough, independent, and super detailed, so this isn’t just a sticker-on-the-fridge kind of award. It means something.
So, what does “Gold” actually mean?
Well, here’s what I think: It means your child is in the safest, most supportive hands possible while they’re studying in the UK.
To get Gold, AEGIS inspectors spent time combing through everything – from how we look after students day-to-day, to our safeguarding policies, to the way we vet our host families and handle emergency situations. The full shebang.
And the verdict? They were really impressed. 😄
A few things they picked out that made us proud:
We’re a family-run guardianship company, and the inspectors loved how personal our service is. Every student and parent is known by name, not as a number.
They praised our welcoming, carefully vetted host families, saying we go above and beyond with our checks, training, and visits.
Our student onboarding was called out as a real highlight – from Zoom chats before arrival to warm welcomes when they land in the UK.
We’ve got a 24/7 emergency line, detailed handbooks, and safe travel arrangements – so everyone knows exactly what to do if something unexpected happens.
And yep, they noticed the little things too, like us dropping off forgotten kit or checking in after a homesick text.
What do parents, students, and schools say?
This bit made us smile the most 
Parents told the inspectors they feel completely supported – and said they would “recommend the service to others.”
Host families feel assured that there’s “always someone available to support them.”
Our students get to know us personally, and appreciate that they’re not just handed off to someone – we’re involved, we care, and we check in regularly.
All schools gave us 5 stars for communication, which we’re especially proud of. Strong links with partner schools help us work together to keep every child safe and thriving.
It’s these real voices that really show the heart behind YES Guardians.
Want to hear the best bit?
The Lead Inspector described us as offering a “fresh and modern service” with a big heart, saying that our students’ happiness, safety and wellbeing genuinely come first in everything we do. 💛
Can you imagine a better compliment?
Why it matters to you
Let’s be honest – sending your child to a UK boarding school from across the world is a huge step. We get that. It’s why we started YES Guardians in the first place – to offer the kind of care we’d want for our own kids.
So now, with this AEGIS Gold stamp of approval, you’ve got that extra layer of reassurance. You know that every part of what we do – from safeguarding and travel to homestays and school visits – has been reviewed and held up as best practice.
Fancy reading the full report?
You can, if you’re keen – just ask and we’ll send it over. But honestly? The takeaway is simple: YES Guardians is the real deal.
So, what do you think? 😊
Ready to be part of the YES family? Or just want to ask us a question? We’re always happy to chat.
