Hosting
Earnings, tips and what to expect when you host an international student.
What’s It Like Hosting an International Student in London?
Real London host families share what hosting an international student is like day-to-day. First weeks, mealtimes, cultural exchange, and how to get started.
How Much Can You Earn as a Homestay Host in London?
London homestay hosts can earn up to £250 per week. See how earnings work by zone and meal plan, tax-free thresholds, and how to apply.
Top 10 Things to Recommend For Your Homestay Student in London This Christmas
The festive season is in full swing, and if you're hosting an international student this December with Londonhomestays, you'll want to make sure they have
Part 2: The Art of Saying Goodbye – A Chat with Helen, London Homestays host for 20+ years.
Catch up on part 1 here Q: Helen, you've been hosting international students with London Homestays for around 20 years now. Part 1: Welcoming English Language Students – A Chat with Helen, London Homestays host for 20+ years.
Q: You've hosted many students who have come to London to study English. Which countries have your students come from?
Host Families – Simplify Your Life & Get More Bookings!
Have you had a chance to explore your host login yet? This question might sound as interesting as someone calling to see if you would be interested in
Earn £100 with Our Host Referral Scheme
Today, we’re excited to share a golden opportunity that allows you to play a crucial role in expanding our warm and welcoming community — and rewards
We Are Recruiting New Homestay Hosts!
London Homestays is recruiting host families in Zones 1 to 3. What hosting involves, who our students are, how payment works and how to apply.
Host Tips #8: Advice for taking photos for your host profile
How to photograph your homestay for your host profile: simple before-and-after tips on lighting, decluttering and angles to get more student booking enquiries.Host tips #7: What to do if a student falls ill while staying in your home
Of course, nobody would wish to have an unwell person stay with them if given the choice in advance.
Host tips #6: Top 5 Christmas attractions to recommend to your students
Christmas has hit the capital! The lights are on, the tree is up, Christmas markets, ice-rinks and winter festivals are popping up all over London.
Host Tips #5: 5 Quick Tips for getting the most out of hosting
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