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Homestay Superior

Experience the British way of life with a friendly local host with the extra privacy of your own bathroom.

If you would like to experience the British way of life and have the added benefit of your own private bathroom, our Homestay Superior option could be the right choice for you.

You will live with a friendly and welcoming homestay provider (host).

In a Homestay Superior, you will:

  • Have a comfortable bedroom and enjoy the added benefit of your own private 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 to 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).

Our superior homestay with private bathroom option is limited, so please book early to let our team look for the best option available.

All Homestay Superior come with a private bathroom and provide you with:

  • Own room with en-suite bathroom

  • Daily breakfast and evening meal

  • Towels and bedding

  • Communal living area

  • Washing facilities

  • A desk and a chair

  • Wi-Fi access

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

Travel cost to the academy: visit Local transportation in Cardiff page

Ages: 16-60+

About our 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 weekExtra night
Superior room - Single room with private bathroom£185£27
Superior room - Shared room with private bathroom£170 (per person)£25
Summer supplement (29th May – 25th September)£15£3
Full board supplement (required for under 18s)£15£3
Room retention fee*£70-

* A weekly retention fee is payable if the student wishes to keep homestay accommodation while she/he is away. A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required and is not available from June to September.

• Shared rooms are only available on request if students are from the same household.

• We must be informed of any special dietary requirements (halal, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, lactose intolerance, nut allergy, shellfish allergy, etc.) at the time of booking.

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.

Why choosing homestay accommodation for studying English abroad?

Living in homestay accommodation offers a unique experience and is one of the best ways to practise English outside the classroom. It also helps you to experience our culture and the British way of life first-hand.

All of our homestay accommodation providers are carefully selected by our team. We listen closely to our students’ feedback and our personal attention helps guarantee both students and homestay providers are happy.

  • Experience the British way of life first hand.

  • Learn more about British culture.

  • Practise your speaking skills outside the classroom with your host.

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A fantastic opportunity to experience the British way of life with a friendly and welcoming host.

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Homestay Handbook for Students 2021/22

For more information about our homestay accommodation, download our Homestay Student Handbook.

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Homestay FAQ 2021/22

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