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Support you can rely on, every step of the way

Study Links has helped international students feel safe, settled and ready to make the most of life in the UK since 1988, by connecting parents, agents and schools.

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  • AEGIS accreditedInspected against national standards
  • 24/7 emergency lineAnswered by someone who knows your child
  • Since 1988Family-run, thousands of students
  • UK-wideStaff and host families across the country

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We're here to help, but if you'd rather do it yourself, go ahead.

  1. 1

    Enter student details

    Add nationality, location and agent information.

  2. 2

    Select payment preferences

    Choose the payment option that applies.

  3. 3

    Build the package

    Select the guardianship package, services and any additional support required.

  4. 4

    Submit the application

    Review the package, submit the application and the Study Links team will get in touch.

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Where would you like to start?

Everyone arrives here with a different question. Pick the one that sounds most like you.

What we do

A trusted network of support around every student

Four services that work together. Most families start with guardianship and add what they need as the year goes on.

  • Guardianship

    A named UK guardian, school liaison, holiday accommodation and 24/7 emergency response.

    How guardianship works

  • Homestay

    Carefully matched British host families, checked, trained and visited, a home away from home.

    Meet our host families

  • Education services

    Tuition, course and university applications, careers advice, holiday camps and study tours.

    Explore education services

  • Support services

    Immigration, relocation, insurance and school fees protection for the whole family.

    See support services

How it works

From first enquiry to feeling at home

Four stages, and you always know which one you are in.

  1. 1

    Talk to us

    Tell us about your child, their school and what you need. We answer enquiries within 2 working days. For anything urgent please call the emergency number provided.

  2. 2

    Choose your package

    We recommend a package and add-ons, and send a written quote. No pressure and no obligation.

  3. 3

    Get matched and set up

    We match you to a host family, meet the school and arrange travel.

  4. 4

    Term-time support

    Check-ins, school liaison, holidays covered and a 24/7 line. You hear from us before you have to ask.

Trust

Proof before promises

Anyone can say they care. What matters is what happens at 11pm on a Sunday when a student misses a connection, or when a school raises a concern.

We publish how host families are checked, what happens in the first hour of an emergency, who your designated safeguarding lead is, and how quickly we respond. If anything on this page is not clear, ask us, we would rather answer it now.

Trust and safeguarding
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What families, students and schools say

Sending my child to England was difficult for me. But with the caring and professional guardianship service offered by Study Links, I felt confident that my child would be ok. They followed academic progress, which was very important to me, and the team were always available by email or telephone.
Mrs WangParent
Without question, Study Links have given me the best care during my study period in the UK. I feel like I have joined a big family. It is not just guardianship, it is more like family-ship.
Sam ChenStudent, Ackworth School
If I have any problems in the UK, the first thing I do is tell Study Links, because they will actually give you solutions to sort out the problems.
Billy KwongStudent, Fyling Hall School
I have the highest regard for Study Links’ judgment and professionalism and never have any anxiety for the pupils who register with them.
Mrs P ShieldHead of Boarding, Harrogate Ladies College
Study Links International has proved utterly dependable, thorough and caring in their approach to the children in their charge.
HeadmasterRishworth School
Study Links always ensure that the school is fully informed of the details of the homestay arrangements made for our students. Knowledgeable, reliable and swift to respond to any concerns.
HeadmasterWoodhouse Grove School
The trip was very useful for us to gain a good understanding of the boarding schools and the differences between them.
Agent partnerSpain
It wasn’t just about the money because it has become a way of life for me. I love it when they tell me about their families, home and country.
Joy WiltonStudy Links homestay host
Due to their professional experience and pragmatism, the team’s care to my daughter was aptly balanced, giving her boundaries while strengthening her independent thinking.
Vivian CheungParent

Guides and insights

Practical reading for parents, students and partners.

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