What it’s really like living with a London host family
These accounts are drawn from real students who stayed with London host families through our service. Names are used with permission. Some details have been lig…
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Homestay vs residence for short English courses in London
This guide compares homestay and student residence for language students on short English courses in London — typically two to twelve weeks. Longer academ…
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Best meal plan for your London homestay: half board, B&B or self-catering?
Half board, bed and breakfast, or self-catering. Three options, and the right one depends on how you actually live, not which sounds best on paper. Most studen…
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How to choose the right London homestay: a practical guide
Most students start by searching “homestay London” and looking at prices. That is the wrong place to begin. The decision that actually matters (and …
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Student accommodation in London for international students: the honest guide
Every year, we speak to students who booked London accommodation from abroad and only realised too late that the headline price, contract length or commute did …
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