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──── STUDENTS & PARENTS
A Welcoming Home Away From Home
Live with a caring UK host family, practise English every day and experience British life from the inside, with local support whenever you need it.
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A home away
from home
──── WHAT IS A HOMESTAY & WHAT TO EXPECT
Everyday life with a local family
A homestay means living as part of a UK household rather than in a hotel or residence. Here is what every A&O stay includes.
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Your bedroom
Your own clean, comfortable room in the family home, with a proper bed and Wi-Fi.
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Host matching process
We match each student using age, interests, diet, pets and school location, then share the family profile before arrival.
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Home-cooked meals & family life
Breakfast and evening meals with the family, with dietary needs and allergies shared with your host in advance.
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Cultural immersion
Daily conversation, local outings and British traditions that build confidence in English quickly.
──── YOUR STAY, STEP BY STEP
From first enquiry to a confident arrival
01
Enquire
Tell us about the student, dates, programme and any needs.
02
Get matched
We choose a host family and send you their profile.
03
Prepare
Receive our pre-arrival guide and travel details.
04
Arrive
A warm welcome, a house tour and a first-night check-in.
05
Settle in
Regular contact from your coordinator throughout the stay.
──── SUPPORT & PEACE OF MIND FOR PARENTS
You will always know who is looking after your child
Sending a son or daughter abroad is a big step. Our safeguarding approach is designed so parents feel informed and reassured from the very first email.
Local coordinators
A named contact who lives and works in your child’s area.
24/7 emergency line
Urgent help at any hour on :
07572 626441.
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Vetted families
Home visits and Enhanced DBS checks for adults in the home.
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──── PRE-ARRIVAL OVERVIEW
Before you travel
Once your homestay is confirmed, we send everything you need to arrive prepared. Here is what to expect in the weeks before departure.
✓ Host family profile with photos of the home
✓ Arrival instructions and transfer details where booked
✓ Your coordinator’s name and the 24/7 emergency number
✓ House guidance and Wi-Fi details
✓ Packing list for UK weather, adapters and documents
──── CONNECTING CULTURES. CREATING MEMORIES.
Where would you like to start?
Choose the route that fits you and our team will take it from there.