Welcome to UKG Language
UKG Language is a division of UK Guardians which was established 2012 and has over 20 years’ experience working with international students.
UK Guardians is an AEGIS Gold Standard guardianship provider so you can be guaranteed all accommodation and safeguarding for students is of the highest standard. UKG Language is accredited by The British Council and English UK ensuring all teaching, curriculum design, study materials are new, modern and innovative.
A True English Experience in the Heart of the New Forest
Our language school is based in Ringwood High Street, a charming historic market town on the beautiful River Avon. With roots dating back to 1226, it features a friendly village atmosphere and a weekly street market.
Just 20 minutes from the New Forest National Park and the beaches of Mudeford and Highcliffe, Ringwood offers a perfect mix of nature and culture. The perfect setting for study and exploration.
Students enjoy:
- A local store discount program with their UKG Language ID card.
- Safe, friendly AEGIS Gold Standard host families.
- Excellent transport links — under 2 hours from London airports and 20 minutes from Bournemouth International.
We can help you choose the best transport options, whether through private coach pickups or convenient National Express Coaches, which stop just a short walk from the school. Come and immerse yourself in the charm of Ringwood while improving your English skills!
The great British mini stay
The best way to learn the English language is to immerse yourself and engage with the language and culture of Great Britain!
We invite groups of up to 45 students, aged 12 to 17, to enjoy a week or two in a historic market town in the picturesque south of England. Experience the beautiful countryside and nearby beaches and the best of the British landscape.
Enjoy a 7 day stay in a traditional English home, engaging with a local family for authentic language practice and insights into British life. Each mini stay includes one full-day excursion and one half-day excursion, with classroom learning connected to these adventures. Activities could include treasure trails, exploration of British history, a study of historic architecture or even just a paddle on a sandy beach.
Students will create their own Instagram-able video Vlog, capturing their own personal memories to share with family and friends. Enabling them to relive their study experience over and over again.
Our Mission is Simple…
To give every student the best possible chance in education. We believe learning should be personal, inclusive, and empowering, helping each child find confidence both in and out of the classroom.
Our values:
- Care and Community
- Excellence in Education
- Communication and Confidence
- Inclusion and Respect
At UKG Language, every student matters. We’re more than a school — we’re a family that believes in every student’s potential.” – Helen Herridge – Company Director
Meet the Team
HELEN HERRIDGE
Company Director
IMOGEN SAYER
Director of Teaching and Learning
JENNY WANG
Student and Accommodation Coordinator
JACK HERRIDGE
Educamps Director
LILLY CUDLIPP
Business Administration and Accommodation
ELISE GIGG
Digital & Social Media
Luke Herridge
Transport Manager
Kirsty Drew
Finance
JENI NOTLEY
Digital & Social Media
ELISE GIGG
Digital & Social Media
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UK Guardians and UKG Language have worked with young learners from all over the world designing student centred programmes that combine classroom and real-life learning outside the classroom. We consider ourselves as mini stay and group specialist who focus maximising student’s experiences.
UKG Language will be opening a new purpose-built language learning centre in Ringwood in the heart of the New Forest in January 2025. The centre will initially be specialising in young learner mini stays with programmes designed for specific age groups including 10-13, 14-16 and 16 plus.
Students will have a unique and enlightening educational adventure in England where they can learn more about the English and their language and the English culture.
