Kingsway Homestays

Staying with a homestay (or host family) is an excellent way of maximising your English language learning opportunities at the same time as having comfortable accommodation and experiencing English lifestyle. Many of our students also find that they become close friends with their hosts and that they stay in touch for years afterwards. We know of many hosts who have visited their ex-students in their home countries.

Please read our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for more information on our homestays, including connecting to the internet with your own laptop computer.

Interesting facts about Host families

  • Most are non-smokers (about 90%)
  • Most have pets (usually a cat or dog)
  • Most turn off the central heating at night (even in winter!)
  • Many are single adult households with or without children
  • All have their main meal (dinner) in the evenings during the week.
  • All live within the city limits from 10 to 40 mins walk (or a short bus-ride) but distance is the least important factor when choosing a family!
  • All are friendly and welcoming and look forward to hosting our students

Homestay Categories

We offer 3 categories of homestay accommodation but, whichever you choose, you will have your own bedroom and be treated as a member of the family. All homestays offer half-board (breakfast & evening meal) Monday - Friday, and full-board at the weekend if you are at home.

Homestay 'Regular'

Every home and every situation is different but your accommodation will be clean and comfortable and your hosts will be friendly. You will share bathroom facilities with others in the family.

Homestay 'Premium'

Families are given the Premium category for different reasons but generally because of a prestigious address or exceptional facilities. In some cases it’s because the families are prepared to host students who have very complicated diets! You will probably share bathroom facilities with others in the family.

Homestay 'Executive'

This accommodation is very similar to “Premium” but with a private bathroom guaranteed. We have a limited number of Executive families on our register so don’t leave booking until the last minute!
£161.00
£224.00
£287.00