Standard Homestay

1 Week

Students must be aged 16 and over. Children (under 16) must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

Our Standard Homestays are located in travel zones 2 and 3, within easy reach of our schools.

Varies depending on homestay.

30-45/50 minutes by bus, underground or train.
Travel card £7 and for unlimited travel by bus and train in travel zones 1, 2 & 3: £50.20. (From March 3rd, 2024)

A clean and comfortable room with a desk for private study and space for your clothes.
You will be given a key to the house but it is unlikely that you will have a key to the room.

Shared with the family / other students.

Towels and bedding are provided and are laundered once a week. Bedrooms will also be cleaned once a week, but students must keep them tidy. Hosts will do a small amount of washing per week or will allow access to laundry facilities.

A choice of meal plans: Bed & Breakfast or Half Board (breakfast and dinner).
No use of kitchen.
Evening meals will normally be eaten with everyone in the household, although you may have to help yourself to breakfast. If you have any special dietary requests, please tell us on your application form so that we can find a host to cater for you. A supplement of £41.00/week will be charged for gluten-free or other diets that require specialist food items to be purchased.

Internet access is available in all homestays.

2024:
Arrival: It is usually possible to arrive at your accommodation between 08.00 and 22.00. If you need to arrive outside of these hours, please check with us before making travel arrangements.
Other Students: There may be up to 4 students in a homestay but you will not share with other native speakers of your language.
Smoking: Smoking is only allowed outside and never inside the home. Please always let us know if you smoke before arrival in London.
Guests: Students must always ask their host if they want to invite friends.
Holidays: To leave your luggage during your holidays, you must pay £50.00/week. This fee is charged per student. For example, two students sharing a twin room will be charged £100.00 a week, if they store their luggage in the homestay during their holiday. During your time away, your host will safely store your luggage and your room may be let to another student.
Special Diet Supplement: A supplement of £41.00/week will be charged for gluten-free or other diets that require specialist food items to be purchased.
Summer Supplement: A supplement of £30.00/week will be charged from 22 June to 01 September 2024.
Christmas and New Year Supplement: A supplement of £37.00/week will be charged to bookings which include weeks commencing December 23 and 30, 2024.
Students aged 16 and 17 Supplement: A supplement of £20.00/week will be charged to students aged 16 and 17 years old staying without a guardian.
Full Board Supplement: A supplement of £82.00/week will be charged to students aged 16 and 17 years old staying without a guardian. Lunches will be provided by the school, Monday – Friday, and by your host family on weekends and public holidays.
Notice/Cancellation: Before Arrival: 1 week’s notice to cancel or shorten a stay; otherwise 1 week’s rent payable as cancellation fee. After Arrival: 1 week's notice to cancel or shorten a stay; otherwise 1 week's rent payable as cancellation fee. The Frances King cancellation fee of £75 is also payable in case of cancellation after arrival.

2025:
Arrival: Arrival in homestay accommodation is on a Saturday or Sunday and departure on a Saturday. Departure on Sunday may be possible outside the summer months, i.e. June 7 - August 31 2025. It is usually possible to arrive at your accommodation between 08.00 and 22.00. If you need to arrive outside of these hours, please check with us before making travel arrangements.
Other Students: There may be up to 4 students in a homestay but you will not share with other native speakers of your language.
Smoking: Smoking is only allowed outside and never inside the home. Please always let us know if you smoke before arrival in London.
Guests: Students must always ask their host if they want to invite friends.
Holidays: To leave your luggage during your holidays, you must pay £79.00/week. This fee is charged per student. For example, two students sharing a twin room will be charged £158.00 a week, if they store their luggage in the homestay during their holiday. During your time away, your host will safely store your luggage and your room may be let to another student.
Special Diet Supplement: A supplement of £49.00/week will be charged for gluten-free or other diets that require specialist food items to be purchased.
Summer Supplement: A supplement of £30.00/week will be charged from 21 June to 31 August 2025.
Christmas and New Year Supplement: A supplement of £41.00/week will be charged to bookings which include weeks commencing December 22 and 29, 2025.
Students aged 16 and 17 Supplement: A supplement of £20.00/week will be charged to students aged 16 and 17 years old staying without a guardian.
Full Board Supplement: A supplement of £85.00/week will be charged to students aged 16 and 17 years old staying without a guardian. Lunches will be provided by the school, Monday – Friday, and by your host family on weekends and public holidays.
Notice/Cancellation: Before Arrival: 1 week’s notice to cancel or shorten a stay; otherwise 1 week’s rent payable as cancellation fee. After Arrival: 1 week's notice to cancel or shorten a stay; otherwise 1 week's rent payable as cancellation fee. The Frances King cancellation fee of £75 is also payable in case of cancellation after arrival.