Private home
Ideal for students who appreciate their own independence and free time but want to enjoy the experience of being part of a British home.
| Key | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | All hosts are within reasonable and safe walking distance from a bus stop. |
| Travel time | Average journey time to/from school is 20-30 minutes by bus. |
| Booking options | Single room: standard single study bedroom. |
| Your room |
A comfortable and simply furnished room contains a desk and storage space for your clothes. If there isn't a desk in the room, the host will provide an area for private study somewhere else in the house. Bed linen is provided by the host. Your host will clean your room, but you should keep it neat and tidy too by making your own bed and putting your clothes away. |
| Meal plans | Self-catering: no meals provided, full use of kitchen facilities provided by the homestay. |
| Laundry | Students should be able to do one washing machine load of laundry per week. Please discuss with your host whether you should do it yourself in their machine or whether they will do it for you. |
| Baths and showers |
Everyone in the family needs to use the bathroom and there is often only one bathroom in the home, you will need to ask your host when is the best time to have your bath or shower. Please note that towels are provided by your family. |
| Telephone | Please ask you host if they will allow you to use the telephone to receive incoming or make outgoing calls using a calling card. |
| Internet access | Internet access might be available in some homestays. Please ask the host upon arrival. Please note: in our school premises you can enjoy free Internet and wireless connection Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 17:00. |