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Zebra Housing Association - Who are we

Zebra is a ‘not for profit’ housing association, regulated by the Tenant Services Authority / Homes and Communities Agency, that has been providing accommodation and support services for overseas students and their families in London for over 50 years. We recognise the unique problems and challenges of studying and living abroad, and the many difficulties that can arise. It is our aim to maintain a safe environment for our residents and their families, and to provide them with an appreciation of life and culture in the UK.

Our Residents

90% of our residents are studying at Phd or Masters level, and we serve students from all of the major London educational institutions, including LSE, University of London (SOAS, King’s College and University College), Imperial College, the Royal College of Art, Westminster University, City University, London Metropolitan, the University of the Arts, and the London Business School.

All of our resident students are overseas nationals, and many have partners and children. Students in these circumstances are generally poorly provided for in the student housing market, and we have considerable experience in this area.

We are particularly keen to offer housing and support to students and their dependents from developing countries, who often suffer most from financial hardship whilst studying abroad. To this end, the Association is in the process of founding a scholarship programme, specifically aimed at postgraduate students from the African continent.

Zebra’s Board and Staff

The strategic management of the Association is the remit of a small voluntary board, which brings an array of talents to the organisation. Our Chair is an established academic, and our Board members bring skills in housing and commercial development, risk management, business management, the law, finance, information technology and international development. Two of our Board members are former student residents of the Association.Our staff is highly motivated, and offer a wealth of experience gained with the Association and other organisations, including universities, charities, housing providers and public bodies.

Zebra employs its own maintenance team, who provide a friendly and efficient reactive maintenance service.