Six in ten primary schools and nearly one in five secondary schools now report having no international engagement at all. But behind the statistics are the moments that no report can measure: the child who suddenly discovers another language is for them, the pupil who starts to see the world differently, and the experience that sparks a lifelong interest. Reflections on the Language Trends England 2026 report from the founder of All Abroad! Bus.

The brief was simple: 'bring' Dieppe to people in Newhaven, in an engaging, interactive, accessible & fun way, so that everyone - from lifelong locals to first-time visitors - could experience what it's like to visit this beautiful, bustling port town on the other side of the Channel. We were also tasked with 'taking' Newhaven to Dieppe to complete the full 360° story and put Newhaven on the map, beyond being the arrival port. And we're proud to say that this is a success st

After the lates round of immersive school visits, founder Julia reflects on why All Abroad! Bus exists, why she nearly gave up, and why language learning matters now more than ever. With over 700 pupils reached through VR, food, culture and storytelling, this is a personal reflection on resilience, educational inequality, and the power of bringing languages to life in schools.

Earlier this month, All Abroad! Bus offically wrapped up its very first Crowdfunder campaign. The goal? To raise funds to take our immersive language and culture experiences to 10–12 under-resourced schools and colleges this summer term. And while we didn’t quite hit the full £5k target, we still consider it a big success, because every single pound pledged, from £5 or £250, will go directly towards creating meaningful experiences for children and young people, many of whom

Step into vibrant global festivals with immersive experiences that bring languages and cultures to life. Discover the magic of Sant Antoni!

Experiential Learning Through Immersive Technologies in Language Acquisition", an initiative to bring Welsh language and culture to life