Homestay Host
Do you have a spare, comfortable bedroom in your home? Do you enjoy meeting new people? If so, you could become part of the Edinburgh College Homestay Host Network!
Become a Homestay Host for Edinburgh College
As a host, you will:
- Receive excellent weekly rates (£160 - £215 per week)
- Get full support from our Accommodation Officer
- Help international students feel at home in Edinburgh
- Meet people from around the world and learn about different cultures
- Make a real difference by supporting students in their studies and language skills
- Have access to a 24/7 emergency contact number
Many of our international students are learning English and living away from home for the first time. Your support can help them adjust to life in Scotland and provide them with opportunities to connect with diverse cultures and form lasting friendships.
How to Become a Homestay Host
Step 1 – Contact Us
After you have read through the host information and homestay privacy agreements, please complete our homestay application form, and a member of the international team will contact you to gather more information and arrange a home visit.
Note: All students are 16 years of age or older.
Step 2 – Home Visit
We will arrange a visit to your home. Before this, we will send you information about hosting.
Christine Park, our Accommodation Officer, will visit to check if your home is suitable. She will also be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Step 3 – Complete Forms
After a successful home visit, you will:
- Fill out and sign the necessary forms and risk assessments.
- If you accept students aged 16-17, we will ask you to:
- Complete a References Form.
- Undergo a PVG Scheme check (our staff will guide you through this).
Step 4 – Registration Confirmation
Once all checks are complete, we will confirm your registration as a Homestay Host. You will then be ready to welcome students into your home!
My homestay is close to the bus stop and supermarkets. My host mother cooks so well, and we talked a lot about everything every day over dinner. I highly recommend my homestay to everyone! The best homestay experience I had!Juri, Japan
For me, it was perfect, a second home. I really feel like I’m with a second mother. I really loved being part of that family and their life over here.Angélica, Colombia
