Are you a resident of Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Greenford, or Brentford and looking to make a positive impact on your community while earning extra income? 

West London English School (WLES) is seeking homestay hosts for their international students, an opportunity which could earn you up to £300 per week. 

By opening your home to an international student, you can provide a safe and welcoming environment that supports their educational journey, while also enriching your own life and the local community. 

"Staying with a host family has been a totally immersive experience for me. I have enjoyed being part of an English family, speaking English all the time, being introduced to new food, finding out more about English culture and experiencing things I would not have had an opportunity to try if I wasn't staying with my host family." - Romain, Student from France

Why Should You Become a Homestay Host? 

Attractive Rates of Pay: As a homestay host, you will receive competitive rates, ensuring that your efforts are well-compensated. Hosting students provides a reliable source of income with guaranteed payments from WLES. 

High-Quality Lodgers: WLES' students are typically well-educated and focused on their studies. They come to Ealing to enhance their English skills and immerse themselves in British culture, making them respectful and engaged guests. 

Community Support: By hosting a student, you directly contribute to the local economy. As WLES highlights, "Most of our students and staff live within walking distance of the school, and we have always seen ourselves as part of the community." Homestays helps support WLES and in turn brings additional income to other parts of Ealing and neighbouring areas. 

Continuous Assistance from WLES: From the moment you express interest in becoming a host, WLES provides comprehensive support. WLES explains, "It is a quick process. We can get all the documents signed in 24 hours and have a family hosting in the next week in some cases." 

"I am delighted to be able to host students as I find the experience very rewarding and satisfying and have come to realise that regardless of culture, age or background, everybody benefits from a warm and comfortable home environment which I'm always happy to provide." - Donna Gerrard, WLES Accommodation Officer and Homestay host

Being a homestay host with WLES allows international students to learn not just about the UK but Ealing (credit: Ealing Council).

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do students stay? Students can stay anywhere from a week to 11 months. WLES assures hosts, "We have a dedicated person in the school there to resolve any issues," providing peace of mind for hosts and students alike.

Can homestay hosts choose their students? Yes, hosts have a say in the selection process. During home visits, WLES discusses preferences regarding the student's age and type of accommodation. This helps ensure a good match between host and student needs.   

What are the minimum requirements for hosts? Hosts need to provide a room for the student. For students under 18, additional safeguarding procedures, including DBS checks, are necessary to ensure their safety. 

How do I start the process? If you are interested in becoming a host, register on the WLES website and a member of the team will reach out to arrange a meeting. 

Initial documents, including a fire assessment and references, are completed quickly, enabling hosts to start within a week in some cases. 

Do I have to live close to WLES? Yes, anyone preferably living within a 30-minute commute from WLES can become a host.   

Homestay hosts can earn up to £300 per week in additional income (credit: West London English School).

Managing Director of WLES, Asif Musa, believes that the one of the key reasons why someone should consider becoming a host with the Ealing school is because of the support it offers to local businesses and the community. 

He says: "If you are a local person and want to support your community then hosts can do that through supporting West London English School, a local business. 

"We do so much for the local economy and that is through the students."   

If you are interested, contact West London English School today to begin your journey as a homestay host.

WLES are a private, family-run, British Council accredited school in Ealing, offering the highest quality courses at affordable prices with a longstanding reputation for excellent standards of teaching.

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