Homestay accommodation is where you live with a local family based in Canterbury. Homestay offers you the opportunity to practise your English and experience British culture, and is a useful option for short stays.
Every Homestay is different and so an allocation does not necessarily mean you will be staying with a conventional family of two parents with children. The family unit may include single parents or people living alone.
Accommodation options
Your accommodation will contain a comfortable bed and storage space for your clothes and personal belongings. Standard or twin rooms are available at various prices.
There are different bathroom arrangements; from en-suite to sharing with the family or other guests.
Use of kitchen during your stay varies. Light use of kitchen allows you to make yourself a sandwich, make drinks and possibly use the microwave, using provisions you have bought. Use of kitchen means you use facilities at times you agree with your host.
Board options
Half board includes an evening meal each day with your family at meal times. Bed & Breakfast offers a daily breakfast, such as fruit juice, toast or an egg with tea/coffee.
Location
Many homes are within walking distance of the city centre. Others are a short bus or train journey away meaning that you may incur travel expenses and will need to consider travel time. We will discuss your options and Host availability with you during the allocation process.
Length of stay
Minimum stay is two weeks.
Special requirements
If you have specific requirements such as sharing preferences, please include this when you apply, and we will try to accommodate these if possible.
Prices
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Standard room |
2024/2025 Total £ per week |
2025/2026 Total £ per week |
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Bed and Breakfast/use of Kitchen |
£179 |
£179 |
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Half Board/light use of Kitchen |
£222 |
£222 |
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Standard ensuite room (ensuite/own bathroom) |
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Bed and Breakfast/use of Kitchen |
£200 |
£200 |
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Half Board/light use of Kitchen |
£243 |
£243 |
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Twin room |
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Bed and Breakfast/use of Kitchen |
£137 |
£137 |
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Half Board/light use of kitchen |
£169 |
£169 |
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Twin ensuite room (ensuite/own bathroom) |
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Bed and Breakfast/use of kitchen |
£158 |
£158 |
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Half Board/light use of kitchen |
£211 |
£211 |
These fees are reviewed yearly.
Please note: Most accommodation fee payments for homestay are due in advance before you arrive. This will be confirmed at time of offer.
Important information
Cleaning
It is your responsibility to keep your bedroom tidy and in an appropriate state to enable your room to be cleaned (vacuumed/dusted) once a week at a time agreed with your host. You will be provided with a weekly change of bed linen.
Laundry
You will have access to a washing machine to do one machine load of washing per week, this is included in the weekly price. Your host may offer to do your washing or will show you how to use the washing machine. Your host will also explain the facilities available to dry your washing and allow use of an iron and ironing board.
If you have more than the average load of washing, your host may charge approximately £1.75 per load. Alternatively, you may use the laundry facilities available at the University for any additional washing. Details of these facilities may be obtained from the Students’ Union.
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