Homestay accommodation
Our partner school in Oxford
Friendly host families and comfortable homes
Accommodation is with local British people, usually within walking distance of the school.
Unless otherwise requested, accommodation is in single rooms which are always inspected to make sure they are suitable. The majority of our host families take only one student, but if there are two students with one family, they will be of different nationalities. (except in the case of partners or married couples)
A few homestay providers are able to offer private bathroom facilities (at extra cost). However, this type of accommodation is in short supply and cannot be guaranteed at all times.
Breakfast and evening meals are provided during the week (Mon - Fri), and all meals at the weekends. Students can buy their weekday lunches at the local pubs and shops, or cook something for themselves in the student kitchens.
We strongly recommend this type of arrangement, as it provides further opportunities for practising English outside the school and an insight into the British way of life. Many students form lasting friendships with their host families and return to visit them in future years. Several host families have also been invited to visit students in their home countries.
We think our host families are of a very high standard and we very much appreciate the support they give us. We believe that accommodation in a host family or private home represents the best value when compared with other types of accommodation and we know that a happy experience in this area is an essential part of the overall success of the student's stay. We find that the majority of our families take personal pride in looking after the student or students in their charge and that students feel welcome in their homes as well as in the village in general. We try as far as possible to integrate host families into the life of the school by inviting then to social functions and school parties.