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Many American K-12 schools require that parents of international students identify and
designate a guardian, within the United States to care for their son or daughter while
enrolled at the academy. This guardian will be considered the legal authority for making
decisions and acting on behalf of the parent for the student in the parents’ absence.
Guardianship services give natural parents the peace of mind of knowing that their
children in America have around the clock support, emergency services, academic help
and school reporting, or even just someone to talk to in tough times.
Requirements for Guardians:

1) Must be over 25 years old.
2) Must be a U.S. Citizen, a legal resident alien, or possess an active U.S. visa.
3) Must be granted Power of Attorney for medical and other services.
4) Must be available by phone and email for immediate contact in case of medical or
physical emergency.
5) Must assist in providing information concerning the international student’s timely
travel to and from the campus during mandatory breaks (Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring,
Summer). a) If the student is not traveling to their home country during these breaks,
the guardian is responsible for his/her care. b) If the student must leave the campus
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the student up, caring for them, and arranging any necessary travel/arrangements with
The Australian government is deeply concerned about international students’ safety,especially the student’s parents.
students under 18 years old. As stated in the Australian law, international students under 18 6) Must be available to School administration staff and teachers for conferences or other
must have a guardian responsible for them while studying in Australia. There are 2 types of pertinent meetings concerning the student’s education.
guardianships in Australia as follows :

Students can stay with their father, mother or direct relatives who are
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V • According to Australian law, to be the qualified guardian, the person
must be directly related to students through one of the following ties :
siblings, stepfather, stepmother, half siblings, grandfather, grandmother,
uncle or aunt.
• The guardian must be over 21 years old and legally residing in Australia
until students turn 18 years old of age or until student’s visa expires
• The guardian must be qualified to be responsible for international
students by having a National Police Check (criminal history record
check) and Working with Children Check (WWCC). ]E&-+*+,+

The parents or legal guardians must prove a minor child to have the care and support
For students who do not have any relatives in Australia, the Australian they need during their stay in Canada. Minor children under the age of 17 must either:
6=2' government gives permission for schools to take charge of students’ welfare • come with their parent or legal guardian or
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and act as guardians. Schools can assign a qualified person or agency to be • have a custodian in Canada
responsible for students under school supervision.

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May not be required, depends on each school

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