This page outlines the process of becoming a homestay host. We have also produced a registration checklist which may be of interest. Our guide to criminal record checking is available here. Measures taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are managed separately and not covered here. Browse & Get in Touch 1 Have a look at our website, starting with the Information for Hosts page or contact us to learn more. Our Contact Details ▼ Call: 01904 894768 or 07562185095 Email: [email protected]. Our lines are open during regular working hours Monday to Friday. We aim to respond to all email enquiries within two working days. Close ▲ Arrange a Home Visit 2 We will arrange to visit you at home. This is a chance to discuss hosting in more detail and get most paperwork out of the way! Read more about home visits ▼ Home visits are a chance for you to get to know us and our local representatives. They give you the opportunity to ask questions and to understand who we are and how we work. They enable us to go through any paperwork so that you can focus on the more human side of hosting! Close ▲ Prepare for Arrival 3 After the home visit we will work with you to help complete any paperwork and support you in your preparations. More about preparation ▼ Think about the experience you can offer. What will work for you? Complete our Host Preferences Form. Talk to us about how to set expectations and boundaries for students. Check our Guide to Criminal Record Checks. Check your smoke detectors & Carbon Monoxide alarms are working. Obtain a Landlord’s Gas Safety Certificate. Prepare your student’s room. Go over our Host Checklist to make sure you have everything in place If possible, we will put you in contact with your students in advance. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Close ▲
