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Our host families find hosting students is a rewarding experience, not only for the extra money it brings in, but also for the contact it gives them with young people of different nationalities. Host families with children in particular benefit from meeting children from other cultures, and often long-lasting friendships spring up. We are always looking for caring host families, as we believe that students have a great opportunity to improve their English when they live with a family. Our homestay co-ordinators have experience of hosting students themselves, so are able to give advice about a range of issues and will support you throughout the student’s visit. For more detailed information on hosting Elac students, please refer to the information document - use the link above or click here.
Once you have expressed an interest, then the homestay co-ordinator for your area will arrange a visit. They will check your accommodation and where the student will stay to ensure it meets our standards, and also find out more about your family, such as your occupation, interests, pets, and number of children you have. This helps us to build a profile for when we come to match you with a student. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions. Once you have been approved, our co-ordinators will let you know dates and venues for our courses and start to place students with you. During the student’s stay, the host family co-ordinator will deal with any situations that arise and ensure that you and the student have an enjoyable experience. Payment is usually made half-way through the stay, but during busy times there can be a delay. An additional payment is provided if students have particular dietary requirements.
EASTBOURNE Eastbourne is a well established and popular centre for students, who usually study at St Andrew's School in Meads or Eastbourne College. Bus passes are provided for Eastbourne College and, for St Andrew’s, we provide private transport. Our homestay co-ordinators are Pauline Lorence, Sue Stork and Nicki Hopgood. Students have hot meals at the centres, so only require packed lunches on Saturday excursions. BATH Bath is a popular centre for students who usually study at Prior Park College. Bus passes or private transport are provided between host families and the centre. Our homestay co-ordinator is Ellie Thomas. Students have hot meals at the centre, so only require packed lunches on Saturday excursions. KINGSTON Kingston is a popular centre for students who study at Kingston University. Our host families are based in the areas of Kingston, Thames Ditton, New Malden and Worcester Park. Bus passes are provided so host families need to be close to a bus route. Students have hot meals at the college, so only require packed lunches on Saturday excursions. If you are interested in hosting students in this area, then please call our independent homestay co-ordinator, Mary Clark, on 0208 9493157.
Some Elac staff have received Level 3 training regarding safeguarding and protecting children and young people. All host families are visited prior to students being placed with them, and are required to provide ID and sign a letter stating that there is no reason why they, or other adults in the household, should not host students. We do not expect host families to have a CRB check, but it is obviously useful if you have one via another organization. Families are then re-visited every two years.
If you are interested in hosting in Eastbourne or Bath, please send an enquiry via info@elac.co.uk.
“We really enjoyed making our students feel at home and getting to know them. They loved playing on the trampoline with our children and trying their first English cooked breakfast!” Sarah, Bath |
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Why
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