HFS London (www.hfslondon.com) looking For Host Families in Wandsworth For Short Term International Students

We are currently recruiting for host families in zones 1-3 of London. Host families need not comprise a “family” in the traditional sense. The most important criteria is that you can provide a safe, warm and welcoming Homestay environment in a suitable standard of accommodation (within your own home).

The profile of our host families varies considerably and does reflect the very multicultural nature of London. Homestay families with children often tell us that welcoming an international student to their home has helped their own children broaden their minds and appreciate other ways of doing things. We have couples with no children or whose children have left home who enjoy the extra company and also being able to help a short term visitor settle into the country.

Host families enjoy the chance to meet new international friends. Many of them remain in contact with their guests long after they leave. Guests will sometimes return the hospitality and invite their host family to stay with them in their homes abroad. Being a host family is a great way to share our language and culture and learn more about other cultures.

The key Homestay requirements as set out by the British Council are to:

• Make the student feel at home and treat him/her as a member of the family rather than a paying guest.
• Encourage your guest to speak English and engage with the family in social activities, such as conversation and watching TV.
• Provide the student with his/her own room that includes a table for private study, hanging and drawer space for clothes.
• Provide meals (if part of the chosen Homestay accommodation package) that are balanced, nutritious and appropriate to the student.
• Ensure that the guest’s room has adequate heating and lighting and is in a proper state of cleanliness and repair.
• Provide adequate washing facilities and access to the bathroom as a member of the household with bath/shower to be available once daily.
• Provide a change of linen each week and a good supply of blankets.

To discuss your remuneration for the provision of the Homestay and/or any of the above in more detail please call us on 020 3069 2048

If you are happy following the initial discussion, we will arrange a time to meet with you, answer any further questions and inspect the accommodation.

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020 3069 2048