Homestay
A home away from home, where care, comfort and belonging come first.
Creating Safe, Welcoming Homes
Explore the homestays where students feel cared for, comfortable, and truly at home — safe, supportive spaces to rest, recharge, and belong.
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Where Every Student Feels at Home
At UKGuardianship, we believe that every student deserves not only a safe place to stay but also a sense of belonging. Our homestays provide exactly that: a warm, welcoming family environment where international students can feel at home while studying in the UK.
Whether it’s for a short exeat weekend, a half-term break, or longer stays, homestays offer students the chance to experience daily British life in a caring household. Families open their doors—and their hearts—ensuring each student feels supported, respected, and valued.
The Key Benefits
Choosing to stay with a host family offers many advantages for international students:
A safe and caring environment – Every family is carefully selected and vetted to meet safeguarding standards.
Comfortable accommodation – A private, furnished bedroom and shared living spaces where students feel at ease.
Nutritious meals – Three daily meals, adapted for dietary needs and preferences.
Cultural immersion – The chance to share family life, traditions, and routines—improving English naturally through conversation.
Personal support – Families help with settling in, guidance around the local area, and emotional reassurance.
Flexibility – Homestays are available for emergencies, weekends, holidays, or longer-term stays, depending on each student’s needs.
Homestays for Students
For international students, staying with a host family is more than accommodation—it’s a home away from home. Students become part of family life: joining meals, weekend activities, and conversations that build lasting connections.
We carefully match students with families based on interests, preferences, and lifestyle to ensure the right fit. Our aim is for students to feel relaxed and comfortable from the very first day.
"During the exeat, M was welcomed into a wonderful family. He truly enjoyed everything — the food was absolutely amazing, and all the amenities in the house, especially in his room, were very comfortable. He had a great rest and spent a fantastic time with the host family.
We also want to express our deep gratitude to UKG — it was a very pleasant surprise how smoothly everything was organized. We honestly did not expect such attention and care both for M and for our family.
We sincerely hope that everything will continue in the same way in the future."
- Mrs P, Mother of M (Year 10, Repton School)
Become a Host Family
Hosting a student can be a truly rewarding experience. By welcoming an international student into your home, you have the chance to make a lasting difference—offering not just accommodation but care, guidance, and the warmth of family life.
As a host family, you will:
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Provide a safe, comfortable, and nurturing home.
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Share your culture, traditions, and everyday life.
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Support a young person who is far from home.
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Gain the joy of learning about new cultures and building lifelong friendships.
UKGuardianship supports every host family with training, safeguarding checks, and ongoing guidance. We’re here to ensure the experience is positive for both families and students.
If you are interested in becoming a host family, or if you’d like to explore homestay options for your child, please get in touch with our friendly team.
“Since becoming a member of UKG, it has brought a lot of joy and many learning opportunities to our plain retirement life. These students, though from different backgrounds, with different personalities and food preferences, are all very polite and disciplined children.
I also find that every employee of UKG is very dedicated to their work, always answering questions and responding to requests, which alleviates my worries in all aspects.
Thank you very much.”