Homestays
Choosing a Homestay option will make learning English in London even easier because your hosts will be English speakers, and there’s no better way to practise what you learn in your English lessons than by chatting to people who live here.
About London Homestays:
Working with accredited partners we have placed thousands of students with hosts all over the city. Hosts are recruited, trained and supported by our highly-trusted partners to ensure excellent service levels are delivered to each and every student.
Our network of hosts are located in London zones 2 to 5, and where you are located is entirely your choice! We will be there each step of the way to offer guidance in making the right decision. Importantly, students are able to choose the right combination of services to best fit their needs. Choose from self-catering through to half-board meal plans and either single or twin rooms.
Our portfolio of hosts reflects the rich culture, ethnicity and diversity of this great city. English Studio students have the opportunity to experience how Londoners live in this city day-in and day-out as they too will be one of the locals
Room options:
- BB: Bed & Breakfast. “Light use” of kitchen (use of microwave, kettle and toaster)
- HB: Half-Board: Breakfast and dinner
- SC: Self-Catering: Buy and cook your own food. Use shared kitchen.
*Please note, if you would like to cook your own food, then you must book self-catering options.
Your room will come with a bed, wardrobe, linen, lamp, mirror and a bin. Your hosts will make sure you are comfortable and have everything you need.
Key Facts
Essential information about your Homestay:
| Bed linen supplied | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cleaning | Communal areas cleaned once a week |
| Breakfast | Included for BB and HB |
| Cooking facilities | Shared kitchen |
| Bathroom facilities | Shared |
London Homestay Add-ons
| Private bathroom | 65 | Per week |
|---|---|---|
| Dietary request supplement (Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan etc | 40 | Per week |
Pricing
Prices per week, per person. Minimum stay 2 weeks.
*You can only book a twin room if you are attending a course with a friend or relative
| Location | Self-catering | Bed and Breakfast | Half-board | Time to School | Travel Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | Twin | Single | Twin | Single | Twin | |||
| Zone 2 | 300 | 290 | 310 | 300 | 350 | 335 | Up to 30mins | 33 per week |
| Zone 3 & 4 | 250 | 240 | 260 | 250 | 300 | 285 | Up to 50mins | 48 per week |
| Zone 5 | 225 | 215 | 235 | 226 | 275 | 260 | Up to 50mins | 48 per week |
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What do you require from our host families
- The home must be clean and comfortable and enable the student to study quietly.
- The family must provide a good breakfast and/or a good evening meal daily.
- Families must be friendly and helpful giving students the opportunity to practise their English.
- The location must enable students to easily reach the school by public transport
Please note
London is a city of many cultures and this is reflected in the homestays we use. Many of our families have children, some have pets and some are single or retired. We always do our best to match the needs, requests and interests of the students with a homestay on the register in order to make your stay in London as enjoyable as possible.
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Cancellation Policy
With cancellations made 15 working days or more prior to arrival, accommodation fees paid will be refunded less an admin fee of £50. Refunds, where applicable, may take up to 14 days.
Fewer than 15 working days’ notice before arrival and any time after arrival, no refund can be made.
