Homestays in York

Our homestay accommodation service is an excellent way to experience English hospitality and to be fully immersed in British culture.

Our priority is to make sure that all our students feel happy and comfortable during their time with us, and this starts with providing a welcoming homestay family.

All our homestays are situated either within walking distance of the school, or on a good bus route. With our standard homestay accommodation, students have a private bedroom and an appropriate place to study, either in the bedroom itself or elsewhere in the home. Towels and bedding are provided, as is a weekly laundry service.

What to expect from homestay accommodation

A clean and tidy bedroom, private or shared

A quiet room

A study area

Storage (for clothing and other personal items)

Adequate heating and lighting

Wi-Fi

Access to a bathroom with baths and/or showers available daily

Opportunities to practise English

A weekly laundry service, change of towels and bed linen each week

What students have said about our homestay hosts

"The food is very delicious like Arabic food. Living with the host family has helped improve my confidence in speaking English!"

Ali Al-Hinai

"Hayley is a very nice cook. She makes perfect fish and chips and typical English food."

Solene Vigneau

"We spent time together in the morning during breakfast, and in the evening during dinner after school. I am delighted to have been at Dawn’s. It was awesome."

Eloïse Maquin