One of the greatest joys of elephant Minds is seeing our students grow, explore and thrive during their time with us. Not to mention, hearing from them long after their programmes have finished.

Recently, we received a lovely message from Shuji. Shuji joined us in the UK a few years ago. It was wonderful to have him with us and share so many experiences!

“I stayed in London for four years thanks to Elephant Minds hosting programmes and Patricia was very kind to me. Whenever I was in trouble, she always took the time to help. Thanks to her, I enjoyed a very happy experience. I am very grateful. I would like to keep in touch and visit again in the future.”

Shuji’s time in London helped with building confidence, navigating a new culture, and making memories that will last a lifetime. We were delighted to support him along the way, offering guidance, encouragement and a friendly face whenever he needed it.

Messages like Shuji’s are a reminder of why elephant Minds exists: to create safe, supportive spaces for learning and growth, no matter how far from home our students may be. I wish Shuji every success in his future, and hope we’ll be able to welcome him back to the UK one day!

Looking to improve your English while experiencing some of the UK’s most inspiring locations? 🌍

Our study programmes blend language learning with culture, history and everyday life, giving you confidence in and beyond the classroom.

We are offering a 10% discount on English Language Programmes when you book before the end of December 2025 on the following cities:

📍 London
📍 Oxford
📍 Chichester

Minimum course duration is 2 weeks, maximum 6 months. Message us to find out more and to get booked in

Imagine waking up in Buenos Aires, sharing breakfast with a caring host family, diving into Spanish classes, and discovering the vibrant rhythms of tango, local art, and community life.

From early 2026, elephant Minds will offer immersive, full-board study abroad programmes in Argentina for learners of all ages and abilities. You’ll stay with warm, welcoming families in Buenos Aires, learn from experienced teachers, and explore the city and surrounding areas through cultural excursions, from tango nights to rural estancias.

These immersive programmes are designed to offer so much more than travel:

🌎 Cultural discovery, experiencing Buenos Aires, Patagonia and beyond
🧘‍♀️ Wellbeing escapes to reconnect with yourself in inspiring surroundings
🗣️ Language learning, to build your confidence with Spanish through real-world conversations
🎭 Tradition tours, exploring Argentina’s rich history, art, dance, polo and local communities

Whether you’re looking to deepen your learning, experience something new, or simply enjoy Argentina’s incredible diversity, these programmes are built to connect you with people, places and possibilities. These programmes are designed not just to improve your Spanish, but to help you connect, grow, and experience learning in a deeply meaningful way. Thinking about studying abroad? We would love to help you plan your adventure.

📩 Message us to find out more or express interest!

I came to London from Japan with the hope of experiencing life in a truly international and culturally diverse city.

Originally, I had planned to move into a flat shared with other Japanese people. But then I thought it would be a shame to come all the way to London and only surround myself with fellow Japanese. That’s when I visited Patricia’s home for a viewing. Despite my limited English and the frequent use of a translation app, she welcomed me with such warmth and patience. I’m deeply grateful for her kindness and support.

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So happy to be able to share such special moments with the most wonderful students.

“Thank you for beautiful days!! It was the best weekend ever. I wanna go back there again!

It was a wonderful experience…a really nice memory…” Yuri, London 2025

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Hello, my name is Francisco Barbero. I’m from Argentina, and with elephant Minds Study Abroad Programmes support, I spent three months studying English in the United Kingdom, at Chichester College.

Honestly, before going to the college, I was wondering, “What will everything be like there?”  Well, I can say it was one of the best experiences of my life…

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The Elephant Minds Foundation is delighted to support a dear friend who works tirelessly for children’s Education in Kanpur Nagar, India. KM Bhai is the founder of the Mini Library and has a very special team of kind volunteers from around the world who often support his many projects.

We have known KM Bhai’s kind and generous work for a few years and have already gifted the library with books and school materials. Through our Programme ‘An Elephant for a Book’ we donated second-hand books to the library in the children’s names and were blessed with their delightful elephant drawings (see some of their art here).

Will you help us HELP Payal and Gyan continue with their education? We’ve raised £95 that has allowed them to start their education programme. With another £100 these children will be able to attend college for another year and pursue their career dreams.

“It is because of your help that today I am able to complete my education. And I will be able to give the right direction to my career. I don’t know whether I will ever be able to thank you enough but I will remember your support for the rest of my life. I will always be indebted to you all. Thank you very much for your help.” – Gyan Kumar, Hamirpur, India

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elephant Minds winners UK Enterprise Award!

SME Education Administration Program of the Year 2024-London

Recognising ‘outstanding excellence sweeping across the UK’. We are honoured to receive this award and congratulate all winners of 2024.

“Our winners stand tall with their strong values, which make up the very cornerstone of the region as a whole. Prioritising respect, innovation, excellence, and tireless hard work, our awardees have truly triumphed in their realms’. SMEs such as these act as a buttress for their wider industries while maintaining a personalised, client-focused approach.” SME’s news 

elephant Minds, ganadores del SME Emprendedores UK 2024!

Con gran orgullo recibimos el premio reconociendo nuestro trabajo por la Educación. Es un honor compartir este galardón junto a merecidas empresas del Reino Unido que con pasión y dedicación trabajan diariamente para ofrecer un servicio de calidad y excelencia. Patricia C. Prada Jimenez, Fundadora y Directora

During our latest visit to Argentina we spent one very special weekend with our dear friend, Alcira Antonia Cufré, member of the Elephant Minds Foundation. Working on present and future projects, sharing ideas and planning the next steps in our commitment to support Education. We also had the pleasure of meeting author Alberto Enrique Newbery. Albert kindly gifted us his latest books, we can’t wait to read them and tell you more about them soon. Thank you!

Always so lucky to welcome beautiful people from all around the world, thank you for choosing us dear Nao!