Our English homestay for children UK program offers students the opportunity to live as part of a British family. Students are immersed into the language and culture through lessons and a strategically arranged social program. Hobbies and interests are taken into consideration, when placing a student in a family. We endeavour to match a student with the most compatible family available.
All our teachers have been vetted by us and hold a DBS ( police check) as well as a safeguarding children certificate. On our English homestay for children UK program, students are embraced and welcomed as part of the family where daily speaking practice is guaranteed.
Language is learnt, not only during lessons but also in context, during the family’s daily routine as well as sharing activities and excursions. We have teachers who are qualified to teach dyslexic students if specialist teaching is required. We can also organise a themed homestay focussing on a specific activity, on request.
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The English homestay for children UK program is for youngsters between the ages of 14 and 17 years old.
We also offer a program for under 14s which includes cocooning during the whole stay.
Teachers cater for children of all levels from A1/A2 beginner and upwards.
A student’s level will be assessed prior to arrival and the program planned according to the evident language needs.
This program includes formal lessons but is geared to language learning in context. We understand that youngsters sometimes have a lower concentration span and therefore, we endeavour to make the learning fun through activities and excursions.
Students select their program, prior to arrival. Lessons are taught in the mornings by the teacher, after breakfast, allowing time for excursions or activities in the afternoons. During free time, students can self study or go out alone for short periods of time. (Parental permission must be given in writing) Students are encouraged to write a daily diary which they can reflect back on at the end of their stay. Students share the lessons, excursions and teacher when on the Plus 1 programme.
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Not included :
Writing materials
On our English homestays for children UK program, students have their own private bedroom, unless on a Plus 1 program where a twin room is shared.
Typically, the bedroom has a comfortable bed, hanging space for clothes, a set of drawers and a desk and chair for private study. If there is not enough space for a desk in the bedroom, a special study area is allocated in another area of the house. Some homestays, have a TV in the bedroom.
If there are any special dietary requests, we must be informed prior to arrival.
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Program are inclusive of a designated number of excursions or activities. These are determined largely by the interests of the student.
A sporting activity, tennis, horse riding, swimming, baking, arts and crafts, visiting a museum or castle, cinema, theatre, a shopping trip are among the possible trips to consider. Many outdoor activities will of course be weather dependent.
Two half day excursions can be changed to a full day, by mutual consent. Full day excursions usually take place at the weekend.
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Transfers are mandatory for all under 18 year olds. We have a meet and greet service operating at all arrival ports. The students are met at the arrivals gate and driven to their homestay.
On the departure day, the student is collected at the homestay and taken to the port of departure and to the check-in desk. Once the student has checked in and gone through the passport control the escorting ends.
The cost of the transfers is dependent on the pick up/drop off location. A quote can be given at the time of booking.
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The English homestay for children UK program is inclusive of a minimum of 15 hours one to one tuition , full board accommodation in a teacher’s home and two half day accompanied excursions costs £1170 per week. All transport costs and entry fees are included for local ( within 15 minute proximity to homestay) excursions/activities.
There is a £100 supplement for all London postcodes.
To make your payment:
Homestay English teaching uses the services of Flywire to process international payments for all students’ course fees. Using Flywire is an easy to understand process and ensures that Homestay English teaching receives the correct amount in £ sterling. You can make a bank transfer or pay by credit card and be confident that this is a secure and efficient way of making the payment. Flywire allows you to:
| Supplement | Price |
|---|---|
| Additional hours tuition | £30 |
| Additional night’s stay | £80 |
| Additional excursion | £50 |
| Private bathroom | £125 |
| London supplement | £100 |
| Christmas homestay | £150 |
| Special diet | £50 |
| Transfers | Prices on request |
| Unsociable arrival/departure times-8pm-8am | £50 |
| Shared programme 2 : 1 | 10% discount |
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Arrival | Lunch – Orientation of the local area | Dinner – Free time to unpack and chat |
| Monday | Breakfast – start diary – lesson – | Lunch – excursion /activity |
Self study revision – dinner -Movie with family |
| Tuesday | Breakfast – diary – lesson – |
Lunch – Baking or other indoor activity conversation |
Self study revision – dinner Board games |
| Wednesday | Breakfast – diary – lesson- lunch |
Swimming or other sport |
Self study revision – dinner family walk |
| Thursday | Breakfast – diary – lesson – lunch |
Visit to a castle/beach/ city/local market – conversation |
Self study revision – dinner -board game |
| Friday | Breakfast – diary – lesson – lunch |
Shopping trip or visit local venue/ cinema |
Dinner – packing – feedback form – conversation |
| Saturday | Breakfast – complete diary | Lunch – Shopping | Dinner – Packing |
| Sunday | Breakfast – Departure |
NOTE: This is a rough guide only. Activities and excursions are weather dependent. Itinerary will vary according to the host family. Arrival and departure times may vary. Students can discuss their preferences once they have arrived.
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