27/05/2026
On Friday 22nd May, we came together to celebrate a truly meaningful moment in our history as we officially renamed our building Haycraft House, honouring the remarkable legacy of our founders, Brita and John Haycraft.
The day felt especially poignant as it would have marked Brita’s 95th birthday, making our celebrations not only a tribute to International House’s past, but also to the vision and warmth that Brita and John brought to everything they created.
Throughout the day, former colleagues, family, and friends shared heartfelt memories and stories, reminding us of the countless lives touched by their passion for education. We also opened a special exhibition from our archives, showcasing materials written by generations of IH teachers, which was a beautiful reflection of the community and spirit they built over the last 60 years.
Today, the Haycraft name now proudly stands on our building, alongside a permanent installation in our reception that tells the inspiring journey Brita and John took to found International House. It is a lasting reminder of the values they instilled and the legacy that continues to shape who we are today.
To everyone who joined us, especially those who have been part of the IH London story across the decades, thank you. Your presence made the day incredibly special, and we are so grateful to have celebrated Brita and John’s legacy together. 💙✨️
12/05/2026
Honouring the Haycraft Legacy 💙
As we prepare to celebrate the incredible legacy of our founders, Brita and John Haycraft, we’re inviting our International House community to help us tell their story.
Do you have a favourite memory, anecdote, photo, or video from the early days of IH or of the Haycrafts themselves? We would love to hear from you as we gather stories to celebrate the people, moments, and history that shaped International House London.
These contributions may become part of our founder celebrations on Friday 22nd May 2026, so do send your memories to Mini at IH London.
Please note that videos sent should be LANDSCAPE.
29/04/2026
Honouring the Haycraft Legacy 💙
International House has always been a special organisation, shaped by the vision and dedication of our founders, Brita and John Haycraft. Their commitment to quality education and international understanding continues to inspire us today.
To celebrate their incredible legacy, we are proud to share a number of lasting tributes:
✨ Our building, now renamed Haycraft House, is a permanent reminder of the founders who established International House London.
✨ On Friday 22nd May 2026, we will host a special celebration event at the school, bringing together family members, colleagues and key figures from IH’s history to reconnect and reflect.
✨ A commemorative piece with founder story display will also be unveiled as a lasting memorial
If you have memories, stories, photos, or suggestions to share, we would love to hear from you!
21/04/2026
The IATEFL Annual Conference is taking place in Brighton this week!
This year, we’re especially proud that Danny Norrington-Davies and Richard Chinn will deliver the main plenary session, which is a significant professional achievement that reflects their impact on international ELT. Their talk will explore Emergent Language, a core area of classroom practice and the focus of their book Working With Emergent Language.
We’re also thrilled to have a fantastic group of colleagues contributing across the programme, sharing their expertise with the global ELT community, including: Yiota Giaouri, Kathy Hill, Gabriel Casey, Marianne Jones, Annie Thomson, Diana Bauducco, Clare Webster, Anna Lyons, and Jon Pettigrew.
We would like to congratulate our colleagues for showcasing their expertise, creativity, professionalism and the global impact of their work. We wish you all the best this week! 👏
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