The perfect bridge from school to university
We make the experience of transitioning to a new way of learning smooth, supportive — and lots of fun.
Total support
- During the application process and pre-arrival
- Intensive two-day induction programme before term starts
- Throughout your time with us
Your specialist pastoral support team
1. Group Tutor
Your constant point of reference for support and advice
2. Accommodation Officer
If you are from overseas, ensures you are secure and comfortable with your host family or in your student residence. Always available to resolve any problems.
3. Welfare Officer
Helps you with any personal or emotional needs you have. Always available for friendly advice and support.
Mental health and mindfulness
We take mental health issues extremely seriously. There is provision at every college for services to provide practical support and advice.
We also run programmes on mindfulness which can help with issues surrounding anxiety and homesickness.
Guardianship for international students
At Kings, depending on your child’s living arrangements, appointing an Education Guardian is not mandatory, though in some cases we may require one if it serves your child’s best interests. Guardians should live close enough to assist in the event of illness or an emergency.
Parents are welcome to nominate their own guardian, provided they complete Kings ‘Appointment of UK Guardian’ form as part of the pre arrival acceptance process.
A guardian will provide:
- Pre-arrival pack and help with all pre-departure documentation
- Meeting on arrival
- Regular personal contact
- Support in practical, emotional and health matters
- 24-hour telephone contact service
- Specialist homestay provision
- Regular contact with parents on request
Specialist support for Under 16s
This will include:
- Full supervision during college hours Monday – Friday
- Welfare Counsellors, including some in student's own language
- Regular contact with students' parents on request
- Full-board meals (lunch at school Monday to Friday)
- Specially selected homestay accommodation, within walking distance