Your safety and wellbeing always come first. With 24/7 on-site support and a dedicated New Wave coordinator for under 18s, students feel at home from day one. A nightly curfew and sign-in system ensures extra reassurance for families while allowing students the freedom to explore city life safely.

Learning to live independently is fun at New Wave. Students join hands-on workshops exclusively for Under 18’s, such as our cooking club exclusively for under 18s, where they prepare meals, learn practical kitchen skills, and enjoy their creations together. Other workshops include cleaning, organisation, and sustainability projects - all designed to build confidence, independence, and social connection in a supportive environment.

Regular social events and excursions help you meet friends, explore your new city, and feel part of the community. From movie nights and group dinners to cultural experiences around your new city, these activities encourage teamwork, creativity, and confidence while making student life enjoyable and memorable.

With a balance of structured support, social engagement, and personal growth, New Wave is where students develop life skills, build lasting friendships, and thrive: all while enjoying the freedom and excitement of living in the heart of the city, steps away from campus.