I joined my first school in England, Bronte House School, when I was nearly ten. You might think that starting a new journey without your parents nearby would be difficult. But I settled well into this exciting, unfamiliar world because my guardians, Martin and Christina, were always there with tremendous support.

Cecilia, from Beijing

Richard, from Shenyang
Arrived at age 12; six years of ECA guardianship

University destination: Mathematics, King’s College London

Alex, from Beijing
Arrived at age 13; six years of ECA guardianship

University destination: Business Administration, University of Kent

Frank, from Shenyang
Arrived for A levels at 16; three years of ECA guardianship

University destination: Business Administration, University of Portsmouth

Simon, from Beijing
Arrived for A levels at 16; two years of ECA guardianship

University destination: Mathematics, University of York

Ryan, from Fushun
Arrived for A levels at 16; one year of ECA guardianship

University destination: Aerospace Engineering, University of Liverpool

Gracie, from Fushun
Arrived for GCSEs at 14; four years of ECA guardianship

University destination: Educational Psychology, University of York

May, from Beijing
Arrived for GCSEs at 14; two years of ECA guardianship

University destination: Economics, University of Bath

Wilson
Arrived for pre-IB studies at 15; three years of ECA guardianship

Received a conditional offer from University College London