General Information
FIE is committed to supporting all our students and cultivating an inclusive environment. We are conscious of the historic social and economic inequalities impacting students with English as a Second Language and seek to support our students as best we can. FIE, in accordance with its mission, is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities and as such, our programs are tailored to give access to the widest possible student representation. Please reach out to
For students who would like to improve their language skills in English, FIE offers a Writing Support Tutor Program to help students with assignments and projects. Here are some helpful tips for surviving London as an international student.
It is important to note - 22% of Londoners speak a main language other than English! In fact, there are over 300 different languages spoken in London, a sign of exactly how diverse the population of the city is. All to say, there are places for you to find comfort with your main language and culture should you wish. This list is not exhaustive but list some sites that may be useful:
London Resources
- French Culture Centre - Institut Français
- Spanish Culture Centre - Instito Cervantes
- German Culture Centre - Goethe-Institut
- Polish Cultural Centre - POSK – The Polish Social and Cultural Centre
- Italian Cultural Centre - Instituto Italiano
- Japanese Cultural Centre - Japan Foundation
- Russian Cultural Centre - Pushkin House
Dublin Resources
- French Culture Centre - Alliance Française
- Spanish Culture Centre - Instito Cervantes
- German Culture Centre - Goethe-Institut
- Italian Culture Centre - Instituto Italiano
Spain Resources
- Madrid French Culture Centre - Institut Français
- Madrid German Culture Centre - Goethe-Institut
- Madrid Italian Cultural Centre - Instituto Italiano
- Barcelona French Culture Centre - Institut Français
- Barcelona German Culture Centre - Goethe-Institut
- Barcelona Italian Cultural Centre - Instituto Italiano
- As most English Speakers are ESL learners, you can find a wide range of courses, material, and tutoring options at https://www.uab.cat/idiomes/-