An accredited guardianship organisation
London International Agency is an accredited guardianship organisation in the United Kingdom, operating since 2010. We provide UK guardianship services and separately support families with educational and adaptation matters within the British education system.
Krestyna Huggins
Founder and Director of London International AgencyOver 19 years ago, I came to the United Kingdom as an international student myself. I understand what a child experiences and what parents feel.
In 2010, I founded London International Agency because I saw that families need more than a formal guardian — they need someone who is genuinely present.
Today, I am both the director of the agency and a mother of two children who are part of the British education system. I am there for your child at the moments when you cannot be in the UK.
We act as the parents' voice in the United Kingdom — in all situations related to education, daily life, and the child's wellbeing. Our role is not only to organise processes, but to provide stability, safety, and confidence for each child.
How We Work
A coordinated team of specialists — each responsible for their area, all working within one unified system.
Krestyna Huggins
Personally oversees key and complex situations and remains in direct contact with families.
Coordinators
Responsible for day-to-day processes: school communication, documentation, transport and logistics.
Host Families
Carefully selected families providing a safe and supportive environment.
Drivers & Transfers
Reliable, vetted drivers ensuring safe and timely travel.
What families say
For several years, our daughter had the support of someone we now consider a close and trusted person. Kristina always found a solution in any situation — whether academic matters or personal challenges. We knew we could fully rely on her, even being thousands of miles away. She became not just a guardian, but a real source of support for our family.
Krestyna has been the guardian for my son for the past four years and is now also supporting my daughter. She is always responsive and handles any situation quickly and professionally. As parents, we feel completely reassured knowing our children are in safe and caring hands. We would highly recommend her as a trusted and experienced guardian.
What defines our work
Personal Involvement
We know each child and their situation well and respond promptly.
Transparent Communication
Parents always receive clear and honest information first.
Structured Safeguarding
Our location in Maidenhead allows us to act quickly whenever needed.
Geography of Guardianship
Our office is located in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (Berkshire) — a prestigious area near London and the historic royal residence of Windsor.
We are just 20 minutes from Heathrow and less than an hour from other key London airports, enabling us to meet students promptly and be there when it truly matters.
We work with schools across the United Kingdom: from the Home Counties to Yorkshire, East Anglia and the South West.
Schools currently attended by children in our care include:
Our Work
AEGIS Gold — our standard of practice
AEGIS (The Association for the Education and Guardianship of International Students) is the leading organisation setting standards for guardianship agencies in the United Kingdom. Gold is the highest level of accreditation.
One day, a mother called me
Her daughter was stranded alone at Heathrow — the flight had been cancelled and the school was closed. Within 30 minutes, we had arranged help and safe accommodation. The child rested comfortably, and by morning, the new flight was sorted.
The mother later wrote: "I wasn't worried for a single minute. I knew you were there."
This is what I do.
Contact Krestyna Huggins
Tell us about your situation — and we will advise on the best way to support your child.
The first consultation is complimentary and carries no obligation.
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