Connect with like-minded international students through our buddy programs, practice groups, and community events designed to turn strangers into lifelong friends.
Get answers from students who've been through it all — choosing schools, sorting visas, and making London home.
Get paired with a local London student or someone who's been here longer. Your buddy will help you navigate the city, practice English in real situations, and become your first friend in London. It's like having a local best friend from day one.
Small, friendly groups that meet regularly to practice English in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you want to work on conversation, pronunciation, or just build confidence, there's a group perfect for you.
Weekly relaxed chats over coffee
Practice tricky sounds together
Professional communication skills
Exam preparation with peers
Discover secret spots in Central London while practicing English with fellow students. Free for community members!
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Share recipes from your home country while learning food vocabulary and making new friends. Bring an appetite!
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Fun evening of board games and karaoke to practice English in the most relaxed way possible. Beginners welcome!
Join this event →"I joined the buddy program feeling nervous and shy. Three months later, I have a best friend, improved English, and I actually look forward to social events. This community changed my London experience completely."
From Spain, here 8 months
"The practice groups are amazing! It's not like school - we actually laugh, share stories, and help each other. My confidence in speaking English has grown so much since I started attending."
From China, here 6 months