The Hosts International Blog
The Hosts International Blog is an essential resource for staying updated on the latest news, insights, and stories surrounding our services and the experiences of our international students. Covering a variety of topics, from homestay accommodation to cultural advice and reflections from our team, the blog offers valuable guidance for students, parents, and education professionals. By exploring the Hosts International Blog, you can discover the depth of our dedication to supporting students worldwide.
Recent highlights include heartfelt reflections from our Operations Director, Harsha Shivdasani Brown, on a record-breaking year for Hosts International, as well as tributes to the legacy of our Director, Peter Brown. Our blog also provides practical resources, like emergency contact details for international students and advice on planning a summer school experience in the UK. Each post is designed to offer meaningful insights that empower and inform our global community.
For more detailed information about our homestay services, visit our Homestay page, where you can learn more about the care and quality we provide.
Our blog not only highlights the work we do but also serves as a space to celebrate the vibrant, global community we are proud to support. Hosts International is accredited by the British Council for its work with English Language Schools, underscoring our commitment to quality and excellence.
Whether you’re a student, a parent, or an educational professional, the Hosts International Blog is the perfect resource to explore, engage with, and stay informed about the latest trends, advice, and opportunities in the world of international education and homestay accommodation.
Blog Posts
The Picture-Book Family Host With A Pet Labrador Called Molly!
Question! What image is conjured up by international student homestay accommodation? The privately hosted rent-a-room scheme, which has been quietly providing its invaluable service for many years is now needed more than ever. Latest figures from Universities [...]
Why Young International Students Appreciate The Check-In And Check-Out
One of the defining characteristics of a hosted accommodation is the “home from home” environment available to a young international student taking their first steps out into the big wide world - and in a foreign country, [...]
Homestay Duty Of Care To International Students Under 18
If there’s one crucial group of international students whose care and wellbeing need to be looked after by a hosted homestay accommodation service then it has to the under 18s on short English learning courses in the [...]
Homestay Hosts Kept Busy As More International Students Study In UK 2015-16
International students have been voting with their feet! Yes, young men and women from around the world are still electing to study at UK universities and colleges. Visa conditions may have been getting tougher but that has [...]
Home From Home Student Accommodation With A Hosts Finishing Touch!
The start of every new year is an exciting time for homestay accommodation providers! Sometimes, the January deadline for applications to a UK college in the autumn can be missed by students. But that doesn’t stop homestay [...]
Applying For Student Homestay Accommodation Definitely Easier Than A Work Visa!
In the year that Britain voted to leave the EU, international students have definitely attracted attention in 2016! Questions were even raised recently in the House of Commons! Disappointingly, the concerns have not been over the growing [...]