Britain has been a favoured tourist destination for many years due to its rich history and traditions. It has a varied and diverse landscape ranging from coast to mountains, and is renowned around the world for its music, art and culture. The cities are modern and vibrant and the countryside is rural and peaceful. Whatever type of experience you are looking for Britain can usually offer it.

Available Locations

Homestay placements can be made in many parts of Britain. There are homestays available in many of the cities, for example Worcester, Norwich or Edinburgh, and also in more rural parts of Britain, for example Cornwall, Cumbria and South Wales.

Accommodation Information

Host families come from all walks of life and they could be a couple with or without children, a single person or an extended family. EIL works to select, screen and monitor host families to find a placement to best match your unique profile and interests,

You homestay placement will include full board with 3 meals a day

Typical Activities

There are no typical activities as it will depend on the location of your homestay, your interests and the interests of your family. Your family will include you in their activities whenever possible but you must be prepared to travel and do things on your own as many families work or have other commitments on their time.

Local Support

In some host family placements there will be a local representative in the area to help you during your stay. Whether there is a local representative or not you will always have the contact details of a dedicated member of staff at EIL who will be happy to help and support you.

Travel Information

All travel arrangements should be booked in accordance with EIL guidance. Booking your travel arrangements is your responsibility but EIL will help you to plan your journeys where necessary. Most placements will involve a bus or a train journey from the airport and you will be met on arrival in your homestay community, either by a member of your host family or by the local representative.

Dates and deadlines

The homestay programme in Britain is 1 – 4 weeks duration, and you may set you own start and end dates throughout the year. We ask that you plan to arrive at your homestay during the daytime on a Sunday and to depart during the daytime on a Saturday, but if this is difficult there is the possibility to make alternative arrangements. Applications should be received by EIL at least 2 months before your intended departure date. Late applications may be considered on an individual basis.

2010 Prices

Contact

If you are interested in an Independent Homestay Placement in Britain you can arrange it through your national EIL office or contact s.preece@eiluk.org to discuss your requirements.

Terms and Conditions of Independent Homestay Programme