2026-27 Buddy Family Request Form (For NEW Parents Only)

Welcome to ACS Cobham! The PSO (Parent School Organisation) operates a Buddy Family Programme to support families who are new to ACS Cobham and/or new to life in the UK.

New families are matched with existing ACS families (“Buddy Families”) who can offer guidance, answer questions, and help make the transition to ACS and the local community smoother.

The Buddy Family Programme primarily runs from April/May through to August and is best suited for families with an August start date.

Please complete the form below and we will do our best to match you with a suitable Buddy Family.

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Email *
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What is the first and last name of the adult at this email address?
Best phone number for you? 
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Preferred method of initial contact? 
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When will you arrive in the UK?  *
UK Town *
Where will you be living in the UK?  If you don't know yet, write "unknown".
Nationality
What is your nationality (you can add more than one)?
Would you like us to share your contact details with our Country Representative Group (CRG)?  
The CRG helps organise cultural events within the school and serve as a way for families from specific countries to support each other.  If yes, please share which countries are important to you. (You don't need to be a citizen to be part of a Country group-- for example if you lived in a country for a long time, have strong affiliations / it's another 'home', but you don't have citizenship - still okay to join the CRG group).
Language
Would you like a buddy who speaks a language other than English?  If yes, what language? (We will do our best but this may not always be possible.)
How many children are joining ACS Cobham in the 2026-2027 school year?  *
Student Grade Levels
What grade(s) will your children be in for the school year 2026-2027
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Boy
Girl
More than one child in this grade
Flopsy Bunnies
Tiggy WInkles
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Boarder - Fields (G10 and under)
Boarder - Woodlands (G11/G12)
If possible, would you prefer to be matched with a Buddy Family whose children are (We will do our best to accommodate preferences where possible, although we cannot guarantee all matching requests): *
If possible, would you prefer to be matched with a Buddy Family whose children are (We will do our best to accommodate preferences where possible, although we cannot guarantee all matching requests): *
Tell us about you...
Please use the space below to tell us a bit about you and your family that we can share with your Buddy Family.
Please confirm that you are happy for us to share your contact details with relevant ACS families for the purposes of the Buddy Family Programme - potential buddies who will connect with you, and relevant grade or country group representatives if requested. *
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Please check your answers before clicking SUBMIT. If you have any problems or additional comments, please inform us in the box below. 

Also, here is a link to our '2026-27 New ACS Families' Support' WhatsApp Group  - which is basically a bunch of helpful ACS Parents who will be happy to answer any questions you have in the months leading up to your start date; and it will stay active through the summer weeks. Please feel free to join and introduce yourself here:

(Don't worry if you loose this page / link - you will receive a copy of your responses on this form via email, and will be able to see the link there again)

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