English Language Centre
in Portsmouth
Become a host
Join us today and become a valued host
Turn your spare room into an opportunity. Earn extra income while welcoming new friends from around the world.
We are always looking for welcoming hosts in Portsmouth who can offer a room to one of our international students. Our students come from a wide range of countries and age groups, bringing diverse cultures and experiences with them.
Get in touch with us whether you have children at home, have pets, or live alone, you’ll always be welcome to join our host family list.
International students love staying with host families because it helps them feel truly immersed in local life while improving their English skills.
Hosting a student gives you the opportunity to discover new cultures and languages, and to share meaningful experiences. At the same time, you provide a welcoming, affordable, and safe home where students can feel comfortable and supported during their stay.
WHY HOST INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS?
There are numerous benefits of hosting students.
Friends For Life
Becoming a host family can truly mean building friendships that last a lifetime. We know that many students and their host families remain in touch long after the stay has ended. Host families have attended graduation ceremonies, visited students in their home countries, and kept in contact for many years.
Learning About New Cultures
Both students and host families gain valuable insight into different cultures. For many students, living with a British host family is a completely new experience. Life in their home country may be very different, with its own customs, traditions, and ways of living. Staying in a British home offers them a unique and enjoyable perspective on everyday life.
Host families also benefit from this cultural exchange. They have the opportunity to learn about new traditions, languages, and ways of thinking. For children in the host family, it can be an especially enriching experience that supports their education and personal development.
Make a Real Difference
Your support and hospitality can truly help a student feel valued, comfortable, and at home while studying abroad.
Host families often experience a deep sense of fulfilment from supporting a student during their educational journey in the UK. Offering a welcoming home especially during the holidays can make a meaningful difference to an international student’s overall experience.
