| Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students | |
| Abbreviation: | AEGIS |
| Formation: | 1994 |
| Type: | Educational charity |
| Registration Id: | 1111384 |
| Status: | Registered charity |
| Purpose: | Educational accreditation |
| Location City: | Stroud, Gloucestershire |
| Location Country: | England |
| Region Served: | United Kingdom |
| Services: | Accreditation, conferences |
| Fields: | Schools, guardianship organizations |
| Leader Title: | Chair |
| Leader Name: | Adam Lubbock |
| Leader Title2: | CEO |
| Leader Name2: | Yasemin Wigglesworth |
| Affiliations: | Charity Commission for England and Wales |
The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students (AEGIS) is concerned with the welfare and well-being of international students at boarding schools in the United Kingdom,[1] especially as the leading organization with respect to associated organizational accreditation within the UK.[2]
AEGIS was founded in 1994.[3] It is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.[4] Its activities include inspection and accreditation of guardianship organisations.[5] [6] Organizations can receive AEGIS certification.[7] AEGIS also organizes conferences for schools and guardianship organisations and schools covering care and protection of international students. The charity is recognised by the Home Office of the UK Government.[8] AEGIS partners with other relevant organizations.[9] It helps to maintain and improve guardianship standards.[10] It also aids with contracts between parents and guardians.[11]
AEGIS is based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.[12] It was granted charitable status in 2005. It has helped ensure that overseas students have an appropriate temporary guardian during the COVID-19 pandemic.[13] [14]