Become A Host Family
Homestay Hosting
At the Liverpool School of English, we are always looking for warm, friendly and caring homestay hosts. Hosting can be an enriching experience for you and your family as you get to know your student and it is a fantastic opportunity to share your home with students from around the world. We have hosts across Liverpool who have worked with us for years to provide a welcoming, supportive and safe homestay for our students.
All of our homestays are unique; we have families, couples and single hosts who all live in a variety of different homes, from apartments to bungalows to detached houses. The most important thing as a host is the safety and wellbeing of the student. You should encourage them to feel at home by treating them like a member of the family. We expect our hosts to pay attention to the student, to engage them in regular conversation and check they are happy and comfortable throughout their stay.
We are here to help and support you in your role as a host throughout the experience.
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Before you become a host, there are some things that you will need:
- A DBS check for everyone living in your home that is over the age 18
- A Gas Safety Certificate
- A Fire Safety Risk Assessment
Room Requirements
Your spare room will need to have:
- A proper bed – can be single or double
- A table or desk so that the student can study and complete their homework
- Hanging and drawer space for clothes and possessions
- Adequate heating and lighting so the student can live comfortably
- A change of bed linen and towels each week and a good supply of blankets
- The room should be clean and in a good state of repair with a window or source of natural light
- The room does not need to have an en-suite bathroom but students should have access to a bathroom with a lock where they can bathe/shower daily
- As a host you will need to cater for the student by providing healthy and balanced breakfasts and dinners throughout the week as well as lunch on a Sunday
- If you are hosting students over 18 you do not need to wash clothes for the students but they should have access to washing facilities in your home. If you are hosting younger student (12-17 years) then you will be asked to wash clothes for them.
The Application Process
If you would like to become a host for us please contact us and we will come and visit you in your home. We will help you complete the application form and ask you to sign a contract with us. You will need to provide the necessary documentation from above as well as your bank account details in order to get your expenses paid.
If you would like to know more about this fantastic opportunity please contact us and we will be happy to help.
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