Become a Host Family

Becoming a host family is a rewarding way to welcome students into your home. You’ll earn for each student you host, practice a foreign language, share your knowledge, and gain a fresh perspective on the world. We carefully screen all host families to ensure a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for our students. Students are also selected on their suitability for stays abroad.

The security and welfare of our students is paramount to us and so we make sure to carefully check any new host family to ensure their suitability to the programme. Please see the terms and conditions for more information on what is expected.

REASONS TO BECOME A HOST FAMILY

  • You will be paid for every student you take on.
  • You get the opportunity to practice a foreign language.
  • You get new company that can energize a household.
  • You can help young people with your own knowledge.
  • You can learn more about the world.
  • You will have the support of our team throughout the programme.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A HOST FAMILY

  • A kind, caring, patient attitude.
  • Openness and flexibility.
  • Experience of working with young people and professionals.
  • Time to fully commit to the experience.
  • Clean, tidy rooms and home.
  • Safe neighbourhood.
  • Close to transport links.
  • A professional attitude. You are paid to host guests thus you must be willing to adhere to terms and conditions when hosting guests.
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  • Healthy nutritious dinners and lunches as per our terms & conditions (this will be monitored regularly)
  • Previous host family is an advantage when assessing your application
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1. What does a host family do?

As a host family you provide a welcoming home environment for an international or exchange student. This typically includes:

  • Accommodation: Offering a comfortable living space, which usually includes a bedroom and access to common areas like the kitchen, bathroom, and living room.
  • Meals: Providing meals, like breakfast and dinner.
  • Support and Guidance: Helping the student navigate local customs and traditions, assisting them in understanding and using local transportation, and advising them on day-to-day activities.
  • Cultural Exchange: Engaging in cultural exchange by sharing your own customs and traditions, while learning from the student about their culture.
  • Emotional Support: Offering a supportive and friendly environment to help the student adjust to a new culture and lifestyle away from their family.
  • In summary, a host family plays a crucial role in making the student’s overseas learning experience safe, productive, and enjoyable.

2. Insurance

It is up to the host family to ensure that they have adequate home insurance.

3. Rent Relief

Rent-a-Room Relief may not apply to host family income. It is the host family’s responsibility to seek professional advice regarding the taxation of host family income.

4. Do I give my guest a key?

For adult guests, it is important that they have a key and that you show them how to lock up securely.

5. What we ask of our host families?

  • Your home should be tidy, well-maintained, and clean. Think about the standard you would expect if you were arriving at a B&B. The most common complaints from guests and agencies are untidy and unclean homes.
  • Your home should have Wi-Fi, and you should offer a warm welcome to your guest. Upon arrival, please show them bus stops, meeting points and other important local areas.
  • For room-only bookings, please allow reasonable access to the kitchen and washing machine etc
  • Guests will need a laundry service once a week •  If your guest does become sick during their stay, they may need to stay at home while they recover.

6. What rate can I expect for my room and what are the next steps?

  • Once you register with us, we will contact you with all the various rates available. Rates are non-negotiable . A house visit will be arranged before any booking are offered. You will be asked to email us photos of your room(s) and house . This wis used fro pre arrival welcome info for our clients.
  • Payments are made monthly via bank transfer .
  • We have worked with the majority of our host families for many years and are looking forward to welcoming suitable applicants.

7. What house rules /curfews are there for students?

As a host, it is your home and your rules. Please explain your house rules to your student upon arrival to ensure everyone understands what is expected.

Our programmes are shaped through strong relationships with reputable organisations and forward-thinking industry partners.

This collaborative approach ensures every experience is authentic, valuable, and respected worldwide. It’s this focus on quality and real-world relevance that positions Partnership International as a dependable guide for international work and study opportunities.

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