Homestay Standard
Feel at home and experience the British way of life with a friendly and welcoming local host.
You will live with a friendly and welcoming homestay provider (host). In your standard homestay, you will:
- Have a comfortable bedroom and access to a shared modern bathroom
- Be able to use the lounge to relax and unwind in
- Have the opportunity to improve your English by talking with your hosts and watching British TV.
- Have the chance experience the British way of life first hand and learn more about British culture
- Receive breakfast and an evening meal (and also a packed lunch if you choose full-board).
In your Standard Homestay you will have:
- Your own room
- A desk and chair
- Towels and Bedding
- Wi-Fi Access
- Daily breakfast and evening meal
- Shared bathroom with shower or bath
- A communal living area to relax in.
Quick Information
Location: Usually within 6 miles (9.6km) of the academy
Meal Plan: Half board or full board (Full board is compulsory for under 18s).
Travel time to the academy: Between 15 and 45 minutes
Ages: 16-60+
Homestay Hosts
Our hosts will do their best to make you feel at home. They know the local area well so they will do their best to provide you with useful information about the city and places to visit. Some hosts also allow students to prepare their own food in the kitchen, but this will depend on the host that you stay with. All our homestay hosts are fully-checked and trained and we inspect our homestays regularly.
Prices
| Price per week | Extra night | |
|---|---|---|
| A weekly retention fee of £70.00 is payable if you wish to keep homestay accommodation whilst away. This isn’t available in July and August. Shared rooms are only available if booked together. Standard homestay accommodation is available all year round except for the Christmas and New Year Holiday (unless agreed with the homestay provider). | ||
| Standard room | £145 | £20 |
| Standard shared room | £130 per person | £19 per person |
| Summer supplement (31st May – 27th September) | £15 | £3 |
| Full board supplement (under 18s only) | £15 | £3 |
| Special Dietary supplement requirement (halal, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, lactose intolerance, nut allergy, shellfish allergy) | £15 | £3 |
More information about homestay accommodation
- Download our Homestay Handbook for students to find out more useful information.
- Visit our advice for a successful homestay section.
- If you choose full-board, this will consist of breakfast and dinner at your homestay. For lunch, you will receive a packed lunch. This usually consists of a simple sandwich and other suitable items which you can eat in the academy.
- Download our homestay FAQs.
Homestay Superior
Experience living with a British host and the extra benefit and privacy of your own private bathroom.
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Homestay Student Handbook
For more information about our homestay accommodation, download our Homestay Student Handbook.
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Homestay FAQ 2020
For more information about our homestay accommodation, download our FAQ document.
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