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For many years, educational institutions viewed accommodation as a supporting service. The priority was finding suitable hosts, placing students and ensuring accommodation was available when needed. Over time, however, schools began to recognise something important. The challenge was not simply whether accommodation should be managed internally or sourced through an...
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Blog - 4 months ago
Since 1988, Hosts International has been at the forefront of homestay provision, offering international students more than just accommodation, a genuine home away from home. What started as a small North London...
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Blog - 7 months ago
Running a school in today’s English Language Teaching world is no small feat. Teams are smaller, budgets are tighter, and expectations are higher than ever....
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Blog - 8 months ago
At Hosts International, we believe our greatest asset isn’t just our extensive network of host families or our decades of experience – it’s our people....
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Blog - 8 months ago
Autumn has arrived with its changing colours and reflective mood, reminding us that the world of homestays is full of unexpected moments, heart-warming connections…and the...
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Blog - 9 months ago
As we reflect on the summer 2025 season, it’s clear this year presented unique challenges that many in our industry will recognise. At Hosts International, working...
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Blog - 10 months ago
This year marks a poignant time at Hosts International. We’ll soon be celebrating the 25 year anniversary of Peter Brown acquiring Hosts international LTD, a company...
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Blog - 12 months ago
When choosing accommodation for international students, it’s easy to be dazzled by glossy residence brochures featuring state-of-the-art gyms, modern common areas and sleek facilities. But...
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We have seen a shift in employee behaviours over the past 14 months and many businesses are finding a gap within their company’s culture where people have lost their way....
Remember the time when you visited the UK and enjoyed your experience of studying English, exploring the city and enjoying the British experience? During this pandemic, many of you may...
This unique programme offers all students of all ages a safe and exciting opportunity to speak with local homestay hosts. In these times, where some of you are unable to...