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
Brexit Update
It is a welcome update that students travelling from the European countries to study in the United Kingdom at accredited schools and institutions will not need to apply for a visa for stays up to 6 months. [...]
Quarantine Update
When you arrive to the UK, you must travel directly to your place of accommodation and quarantine for 10 days. The 10-day quarantine period is counted from the day after you left your country of departure before [...]
Message from Peter Brown, Director
It’s been a year like no other that I can think of in my many many years of working in the industry for the last 25 years at Hosts International. This year has been like no other, [...]
Interview with Homestay Host
How long have you been hosting foreign students? For over 10 years would you believe! What made you begin? It was two things really. One is that my son moved out and we have a large house [...]
The Lockdown Homestay Experience
What an experience – the lockdown story of our wonderful Dublin host family, Mrs Maria T. It started some four months ago when her student William’s school closed down following the lockdown. The school didn’t just close [...]