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Guides and stories for students, parents and host families, from the team that has placed students in London homes since 2009.
Host tips #2: Host family portal
One thing you might not be aware of is our extremely useful online host family portal.Top 10 of the best British TV shows
You’re coming in England to improve your English? What is better then than watching a British TV show to work your knowledge of the language, get usedThe 9 Best and Original Cafes in London
“I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee.” – Flash Rosenberg (cartoonist and
Homestay: a great solution for an affordable accommodation in London
You are looking for a place to stay in London for a short period but you can’t find anything that fits your budget?
Host tips #1: The benefits of doing a proper check in and out
It’s a busy Saturday or Sunday, you have lot on, and your student has just arrived after a long flight.
Top 8 of the most famous British novels
You’re going to live in the UK for a while, and you would like to learn more about the British culture?What to do in London in the early evening?
With an hour of lag with France, night falls earlier in London than in Paris.
Quick biography of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous icon of the British culture, the world’s first and only “consulting detective”.London Football
Hi everybody! I am Coriolan, an 18-year-old intern at London Homestays. I will talk today about the sport that is vibrating the whole city: football.What to do in London: the Fire and Blitz walk
Come and learn more about London’s history while walking among famous monuments and gardens in London, thanks to the Fire and Blitz walk (created inWeird and amazing cocktail bars in London
From the eye-popping to the dizzy yet dazzling, check out this article for the weirdest and most amazing bars in London for a dash of drinking in theEating Well: A Student’s Guide
When you think of student meals, what pops into your head? Beans on toast, instant noodles and frozen pizzas, because let's be honest, food is expensive Apply now
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