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Homestay is where students stay with a family in their home. Host Families are within easy reach of
Preston city centre with a maximum journey time of no more than 25 minutes by bus or on foot. Most
host families usually accommodate one student, although some can take two or more.

Our Host Families

Our Host families are carefully selected to ensure a friendly, safe, secure environment in which
students can study, relax and integrate. All our families meet the government’s enhanced DBS
standard, and are also personally vetted by our Accommodation Officer. They reflect the mix of
cultures and people who live in Preston; there is no one standard Host family. Hosts range from
families with young children to couples and single people. Some have pets, usually cats or dogs, but
students will always be asked if they are happy living with pets.

Students are encouraged to spend time with their Host family in the evenings and during weekends.
This helps improve English language skills and provides an understanding of British life and culture.

Meals Facilities General information

Accommodation is offered on a half- A student will have their own room with Each student is responsible for keeping
board basis 7 days a week, which includes desk, chair and storage facilities. their own bedroom tidy, cleaning the
breakfast and evening meal every day. bathroom after use ,and clearing away
Bathroom facilities are usually shared any food or snacks they prepare.
Students are encouraged to eat meals with the family.
with the host family as this is an important All homes have internet and access to a Students will be charged for any damage
aspect of socialising, and an ideal television. or breakages within the accommodation.
opportunity to practise English.
Some homes have a garden where the Drugs and smoking are strictly forbidden
Meals may be very different from a student may be able to relax with the inside the host family’s home. Students
student’s normal expectations but this is family. should ask permission before bringing
part of adapting to British life. Hosts will alcohol or inviting visitors to the home.
cater for special diets if requested. Under 18 students must abide by all
curfews imposed by the host family.