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Open your home to students from around the world, earn additional income, and share everyday life in the UK. Hosts International has been placing students with welcoming households since 1988.
Hosting international students is a rewarding experience for the whole household. You earn a reliable weekly income while making a genuine difference to a young person’s time in the UK.
Receive competitive weekly payments depending on your location, accommodation type, and meal plan. Our team will discuss your specific rate during the application process.
Meet people from around the world and build genuine friendships with students from different countries, all from the comfort of your own home.
Turn an unused bedroom into a meaningful and financially rewarding experience, with minimal disruption to your daily routine.
Host students for short stays or longer placements, depending on your availability. You are in control of when you host and for how long.
Our experienced accommodation team supports you at every stage, from your initial application through to each placement and beyond.
Many of our hosts describe it as one of the most rewarding things they have done. You become a genuine part of a student’s experience of the UK.
Payments are made regularly and reliably throughout each placement. Your exact rate depends on:
We will discuss your specific rates with you as part of the application process. Our accommodation team is always happy to answer questions about payments before you commit to anything.
To host with us, you will typically need to provide a welcoming home environment and the following basics. Our team will guide you through everything before you start.
Our accommodation team carries out a home visit and guides you through all necessary checks before any student is placed with you.
When you host with Hosts International, our experienced team is always available to support you. We handle the paperwork, manage communications with language schools, and are available around the clock should any issue arise.
Hosts International has been placing international students in welcoming homes across the UK and Ireland since 1988. We are one of the most experienced homestay providers in the country.
We work with leading language schools, universities and education organisations to ensure students have safe, comfortable accommodation while studying abroad.
Many of our hosts have been working with us for years. Some for decades. That tells you everything about the relationship we build with the families who open their doors.
The process is straightforward. We guide you through every step and you are never left wondering what comes next.
Fill in our short application form below. Tell us a little about your home, your household, and your availability. It takes less than five minutes.
One of our friendly coordinators will contact you to answer any questions, explain the process in full, and discuss what you are looking for in a placement.
We arrange a home visit to ensure your property meets our comfort and safety standards. We handle all necessary checks and documentation with you.
Once approved, we carefully match students to your household based on compatibility, requirements, and your stated preferences.
Your first student arrives and payments begin. Our team remains on hand throughout every placement to support both you and your student.
“We have been hosting with Hosts International for over eight years now. The support from the team is brilliant. Every student has been a joy to have in our home, and the income has genuinely made a difference to our household.”
Margaret T., host in Oxford since 2016
“I was nervous about hosting at first, but the team walked me through everything. My first student arrived last summer and it was one of the best experiences of our family’s life. We are already signed up for the next placement.”
David and Sarah K., hosts in Brighton
“The additional income has been brilliant for us, but honestly the cultural exchange is the real reward. Our children have learned so much from the students we have hosted. Highly recommend it to any family with a spare room.”
Priya M., host in Manchester since 2019
Yes. Students need a private bedroom of their own. The room should be clean, comfortably furnished, and have adequate space for studying and storing their belongings.
Meal provision is not a requirement, but most students do request breakfast and evening dinner. We also offer a range of other meal options to suit different arrangements, and this is agreed between you and the student before arrival.
This varies. Some students stay for as little as two weeks during a short language course. Others stay for several months. You can specify your preferred arrangement and we will try to match students accordingly.
We carry out a home visit to assess suitability and safety. Depending on the student profile, Enhanced Police and ID checks may be required. Our team guides you through every step.
Payments are made regularly throughout each placement, typically weekly or as agreed. We handle the billing with the language school or institution directly, so there is no chasing involved for you.
Our team provides 24-hour emergency support. If any issue arises, you contact us and we manage it. You are never left to deal with a difficult situation alone.
We take your preferences into account when matching students. While we cannot guarantee specific choices, we always aim to place students who are a good fit for your household.
Our students range from as young as 8 years old to 75, representing a huge variety of backgrounds and purposes of study. We carefully match students with suitable host families and always take individual preferences and requirements into account.
Join hundreds of welcoming households across the UK and Ireland. Earn a reliable weekly income while helping international students experience life in Britain at its best.
No commitment required. Our team will answer all your questions first.
Fill in the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.
