Hosting

​Welcoming an international student into your home is a rewarding experience that brings the world right to your front door.

Whether you are a bustling family with children, a retired couple, or a single female host, hosting allows you to share your culture while learning about another.​

 

At Bowerbird, we pride ourselves on supporting our hosts every step of the way.

We provide you with as much information as possible about your students before they arrive, and our team is always on call to assist you with any questions or emergencies.

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How It Works & What to Expect

​Every placement is unique, and we work hard to match students with the right households. Here is a quick look at what hosting involves. ​

 

Our Guests

We welcome students of all ages from all over the world. We also frequently arrange comfortable accommodation for international teachers, assistants, and drivers.​

 

Your Choice

You have flexibility in the types of bookings you accept. You can choose whether you prefer to host adults or younger students, and whether you'd like to host a single student, a pair, or a small group.

 

​Daily Life & Meals

Depending on the specific program, you will normally provide students with breakfast, a packed lunch if required, and an evening dinner. Students are normally out all day at lessons or on activties. ​ 

 

Transport & Guiding You will be given clear arrival and departure details. For younger students or specific courses, you may occasionally need to drive them or accompany them to their nearest study venue to ensure they arrive safely.​

 

Who Can Host?

We welcome applications from all types of welcoming, caring, and approachable households across London, the Home Counties, and the South of England.

*Please note: To comply with our student safeguarding and agency guidelines, we are unable to accept applications from single male hosts.*​

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Special Opportunity: Become a Host Teacher

Do you hold a degree and an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) qualification?

We are actively looking for qualified teachers who can accommodate students in their homes while providing dedicated, one-on-one or small-group English language tuition. This is a fantastic way to utilise your teaching skills in a fully immersive, home-based environment.​

 

Ready to Start Your Hosting Journey?

Whether you want to offer standard homestay accommodation or participate in our home-tuition programs, we would love to hear from you.

 

Fill in the form below. A member of our team will get in touch and chat about the next steps.

We will guide you through our standard vetting and home visit process to get you ready for your first guests!