International Family Network
The International Student Support team is looking forward to meeting you and your family when you arrive in Glasgow. Please see below for the different types of support that we offer international students and their families.
To register, please complete the Reply Slip in the International Family Network Leaflet
If you have any specific queries, please let us know by:
Telephone: +44(0)141 330 2912, or
Email: internationalstudentsupport@admin.gla.ac.uk
Register to receive updates
International Student Support send out regular e-mail messages to your international student e-mail address with details on upcoming International Family Network events.
However, if you would like to register to get these updates sent to your personal e-mail address, please complete the reply slip in the International Family Network Leaflet and we will keep your details on our International Family Network database.
International Family Orientation
As well as organising the International Student Orientation programmes, we also run orientation programmes especially for you and your family. Details of this year’s programmes are provided below.
This year, Family Orientation will be on the following dates (please attend whichever session is nearest your arrival date):
- Friday, 28 September & Saturday, 29 September 2012
- Friday, 11 January & Saturday, 12 January 2013
| International Family Orientation | |
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| Friday | Saturday |
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0930: Introductions and coffee Information on:
1215: Lunch - A buffet lunch will be provided |
A visit to a place of interest outside Glasgow * * Please note there will be a small charge for this outing but we will keep it as low as we can |
International Family lunch
Every Wednesday at 1215 during term time we meet for lunch in the Fraser Building.
A light lunch is provided and there is plenty of time to talk to others who are here with their families.
Local volunteers and University staff also attend. It’s a very informal occasion and your children are welcome as well.
English classes
We arrange three 10-week blocks of English language classes which are specifically designed for spouses/partners of students only.
Classes are provided at two levels:
- Lower level: Mondays & Wednesdays
- Higher level: Thursdays
If your spouse or partner is interested in joining these classes, please let us know by either filling in the reply slip on the or by e-mailing us at internationalstudentsupport@admin.gla.ac.uk
We will assess your spouse/partner's level before the classes start by giving him or her a short test.
Trips around Scotland
Our trips are a great opportunity to meet and travel with other families and to see different places of interest around Scotland. The International Student Support team usually organise two events per term. Recent events have been:
- Day trip to Cream o' Galloway ice-cream farm & Moffat
- Easter holiday excursion to a local cinema
- Day trip to National Museum of Flight
- Childrens' Christmas party with a visit from Santa
Please visit our International Family Network Facebook page to see photographs of our recent trips.
Coffee & Craft mornings
We also organise Coffee & Craft mornings throughout the year with a different craft theme each time. You are welcome to join us and try out your skills in jewellery making, painting, paper making etc.
"I myself and my family are extremely thankful to International Support Team...
I also acknowledge that events organised by International Student Support played a great role in completion of my PhD research since whenever I find my family happy and enjoying the events organised by International Student Support of Glasgow University my motivation and concentration towards work substantially increases."
International Family Network participant, 2012