After a short walk along the river Thames we will enter the marvellous gardens of Chiswick house, have a walk there and see the conservatory, the semi-circular ‘Italian’ garden in... Read More
If you are new to the UK or if have questions on anything from understanding the healthcare system to how British people communicate, then add this webinar to your calendar.... Read More
This Event has been cancelled - Join us for an evening at the FOCUS office, with a glass of wine and nibbles and to listen to a talk by Victoria... Read More
Different, not difficult. Understanding and using your preferred communications style effectively There is one skill that appears in practically every job advert: Excellent communications skills. And rightly so. It’s effective... Read More
What exactly is street food? In this tour, guide Emma Parker, founder of Coutours, will dismiss the myth that street food was created at festivals by tracing its origins right... Read More
The Chinese and Japanese rooms at the V&A museum, guided tour followed by drinks Join us for an exclusive, fun evening of art, culture and networking! The V&A museum has... Read More
Our members are international professionals and their families. We soften their landing so they have a successful time in the UK.
I cannot imagine what our life would be without the support and assistance from FOCUS. As a new member, I am also looking forward to attending all the workshops and…
I recommend this programme (the Career Development Programme) not only for the job seekers but for any who want to learn about work experience. In addition to the programme, FOCUS…
I discovered FOCUS when I decided to return to work after a break. My friend talked to me about the Career Development Workshop… .I was lucky to find a group…
I joined FOCUS right after I arrived in London. We were able to meet many people from around the world, exchange experiences and thoughts, and receive lots of suggestions in answer…
The FOCUS team is very skilled at connecting people attending their events, giving tips on personal interests or even an organization we might have in common. I became friends with…
FOCUS has been the best thing that happened to us in our first 100 days in London. Cultural activities, networking events and seminars helped us to speed up the process…
From the start, FOCUS has provided real-time insights to help me navigate the transition like a local. Within the first two months, I had great recommendations on childcare, beauty, doctors,…
While helping us navigate a new culture, Focus also introduced us to some of our dearest friends, making England quickly feel like home. I still love to pop in for…
FOCUS is a friendly guiding hand making you feel welcome and introducing you to new experiences. My husband and I recently moved to London from the US and adjusting to…