Supporting Refugee and Immigrant Youth Through Education.
We partnered with AdaptWell to develop an accessible mobile app that provides language learning and well-being resources for newly arrived refugee and immigrant children in the UK.
Client
AdaptWell
Sector
Education
Product
Mobile App
Year
2025
Newly arrived refugee and immigrant children in the UK face significant barriers to integration, particularly in accessing English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and essential social resources. With physical support services often limited by location and availability, these young people need a mobile-friendly solution that provides on-the-go access to education and community connections.
Led by Dr. Ashwiny O Kistnareddy of the University of Oxford, AdaptWell was designed to address these challenges by offering tailored language learning tools, well-being support, and social integration resources. The goal was to create a user-friendly, multilingual digital platform that provides immediate, relevant educational content to help young refugees navigate their new environment.
AdaptWell needed an intuitive, scalable, and easily accessible app that could support multiple languages, customised learning journeys, and location-based resources, ensuring its impact was both immediate and long-term.
A Multilingual, Adaptive Learning Platform.
To meet AdaptWell’s goals, we developed a cross-platform mobile app using Flutter, ensuring consistent performance and a smooth user experience across both iOS and Android devices. Designed with accessibility, usability, and inclusivity at its core, the platform supports users from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds while delivering high-impact educational support. It goes beyond traditional learning tools by combining tailored content delivery with community integration and real-time feedback. The app not only addresses immediate educational needs but also contributes to long-term resource development through anonymous data collection, which supports ongoing research and platform improvement. Key features include multilingual support in ten languages including Cantonese, Ukrainian, and Arabic helping users engage with the platform in their preferred language. An interactive onboarding assessment evaluates each user’s English proficiency and personal context, enabling the app to deliver customised educational content that is both skill-level appropriate and sensitive to regional needs. To strengthen community connection, the app integrates location-based directories that link users to essential local services such as food banks and support centres. A built-in feedback system empowers users to share their experiences, ensuring the platform evolves in response to real-world needs and helping AdaptWell continuously refine and expand its impact.
A Multilingual, Adaptive Learning Platform.
To meet AdaptWell’s goals, we developed a cross-platform mobile app using Flutter, ensuring consistent performance and a smooth user experience across both iOS and Android devices. Designed with accessibility, usability, and inclusivity at its core, the platform supports users from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds while delivering high-impact educational support. It goes beyond traditional learning tools by combining tailored content delivery with community integration and real-time feedback. The app not only addresses immediate educational needs but also contributes to long-term resource development through anonymous data collection, which supports ongoing research and platform improvement. Key features include multilingual support in ten languages including Cantonese, Ukrainian, and Arabic helping users engage with the platform in their preferred language. An interactive onboarding assessment evaluates each user’s English proficiency and personal context, enabling the app to deliver customised educational content that is both skill-level appropriate and sensitive to regional needs. To strengthen community connection, the app integrates location-based directories that link users to essential local services such as food banks and support centres. A built-in feedback system empowers users to share their experiences, ensuring the platform evolves in response to real-world needs and helping AdaptWell continuously refine and expand its impact.
Success.
With its innovative approach, AdaptWell is set to:
- Enhance accessibility for newly arrived refugees and immigrants, providing critical educational and well-being resources.
- Empower young users with self-paced language learning tools and personalised support.
- Facilitate community integration, connecting users with local services and peer support networks.
- Support ongoing research, refining educational strategies through real-time user feedback.
- Lay the foundation for future growth, with planned expansions into social features and local partnerships.
As AdaptWell moves toward full launch, the MVP will serve as a scalable foundation for future development, ensuring continuous adaptation to user needs.
AdaptWell.
- Multilingual interface with support for ten languages.
- Interactive onboarding assessment, tailoring learning resources to individual needs.
- Personalised EAL resources, customisable by skill level and location.
- Location-based directory, connecting users to essential community services.
- Feedback-driven improvements, ensuring the app evolves with user needs.
- Built with Flutter, providing a seamless experience across iOS and Android.
