Staying with a local host is one of the most popular options for international students, especially for those coming to the UK for the first time.
You will live in a carefully selected home, giving you a safe and welcoming environment while experiencing everyday British life.
School groups and summer school students will generally placed with a host.
What’s Included
Meeting on arrival
Comfortable Bedroom with storage for clothes
A lift to school on the first day of your course
Half-board or full-board meals
Regular interaction with your host
A supportive, family environment
Why Choose Homestay?
Improve your English naturally
Learn about British culture
Feel supported and settled quickly
Living with native speakers who care about your wellbeing and progress
Who It’s Best For
Younger students - all school group participants and summer school participants under the age of 18 will be offered homestay.
First-time travellers
Students staying for shorter periods
Adult students staying for longer periods who want to speak English all the time at home and who enjoy sharing accommodation and facilities
Safety and Quality
Your safety and wellbeing are very important to us. All homestay accommodation is carefully selected and regularly reviewed to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
All hosts are interviewed and approved by our accommodation team
Homes are inspected to ensure they meet required standards
Appropriate background checks (including DBS checks where required) are carried out
We match students and hosts carefully to ensure a good fit
Students under 18 are placed with suitable hosts and receive additional care and supervision
