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.
2023: Travel card £7 and for unlimited travel by bus and train - travel zones 1 & 2: £40.70, travel zones 1, 2 & 3: £47.90.

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.

2023:
Other Students: There may be up to 4 students in a homestay but you will not share with other native speakers of your language.
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.
Summer Supplement: A supplement of £20/week will be charged from 24 June to 27 August 2023.
Christmas and New Year Supplement: A supplement of £34.00/week will be charged to bookings which include weeks commencing December 19 and 26, 2023.
Full Board Supplement: A supplement of £74/week will be charged to students aged 16 and 17 years old staying without a guardian.
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.

2024:
Other Students: There may be up to 4 students in a homestay but you will not share with other native speakers of your language.
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.
Students aged 16 and 17 Supplement: A supplement of £20/week will be charged to students aged 16 and 17 years old staying without a guardian.
Summer Supplement: A supplement of £30/week will be charged from 22 June to 27 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.
Full Board Supplement: A supplement of £82/week will be charged to students aged 16 and 17 years old staying without a guardian.
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.