Parents & safety
Safety in London and what parents of younger students should know.
London Officially One of World’s Safest Major Cities: What International Students Should Know
London Homestays | January 2026 Your mother found a TikTok. It shows someone's phone being snatched on Oxford Street.
London Pickpocketing Videos on TikTok: Tourist Areas vs Where You’ll Actually Live
Your parents have been sending you viral videos. Phone thefts on Oxford Street. Pickpockets on the tube.
How to Book Legitimate Homestays in London
Understanding what proper providers do helps you spot the fakes immediately.
How to Spot Fake London Accommodation (And Book Legitimate Homestays)
Students lose more money to accommodation scams than any other type of fraud when moving to London. Not phone theft. Not pickpocketing.
Is South London Dangerous? Why Old Online Posts About London Areas Are Wrong
This happens almost every week: a student is placed in Balham, Brixton or Clapham. Everything's confirmed.
Coronavirus – How to keep safe in London
The health and safety of our staff, hosts and students is our top priority, and we have been closely following the official advice from the UK GovernmentStudent tips: What happens if I become unwell while staying in a homestay?
You’ve chosen your school, booked your course and your homestay, checked your passport and booked your flight.What British Council registration means for your homestay
British Council registered since 2015. What the registration covers, what it does not, and why it matters to students, parents, schools and agents. Apply now
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