Experience British culture in homestay accommodation Welcome to your home away from home

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⋅ Live independently within a safe and caring home⋅ Learn more about British culture in a homely environment⋅ Practise English every day as part of daily life⋅ Experience living in the heart of the city, o� en no more than 30 minutes’ walk or a short bus journey away from the College

⋅ Receive extra support if you’re under 16

I recommend people to stay with a host family because you feel safe, you will learn about cultures, you can improve your English. They take care of me like my mum and dad.

Nicky from Thailand, studying GCSEs, living in a Homestay in Brighton

TO BOOK YOUR HOMESTAY

ACCOMMODATION, CONTACT YOUR AGENT

OR YOUR LOCAL BELLERBYS

REPRESENTATIVE.

Who will I live with?We have many homestay hosts and placement options, all o� ering di� erent experiences of culture, religion and lifestyle. Homestays can be:⋅ A home with other children⋅ A home with a single person⋅ A home hosting other students like you⋅ A home o� ering the opportunity for you to share with your brother/sister/friend

What will I get?⋅ A comfortable study bedroom with a desk and wardrobe

⋅ Breakfast and evening meals ⋅ Laundry service every week ⋅ Bedding and towels ⋅ Internet and telephone access

Is it safe?We make regular visits to check that you have everything you need and all our hosts have to follow guidelines on o� ering care and support. Our welfare and safeguarding team is available to help you se� le in, answer any questions and check you are happy.

What about care for younger students?Student Services within each College has extra safeguarding measures in place to take care of students younger than 16 who are living in a homestay. In addition, Local Social Services visit all homestays to ensure students are safe, secure and cared for.

Please note: Homestay accommodation in London is only o� ered to students aged 16+.GCSE Pathway students at Bellerbys Brighton must live in our on-campus residence.

How will I se� le in?We always recommend you to ask your homestay about anything you are unsure about. This might include things like what happens in the holidays, friends visiting for dinner and what time they eat evening meals. Our hosts are friendly so don’t be afraid to ask.

Living in a homestay can help you se� le into life in the UK more quickly as your host can guide you around the city and help you to understand cultural di� erences.

What if I don’t like my homestay placement? We always try our best to match you with a host we think you will like. If you do have any problems we will help you to resolve them, and we can help you move to another homestay or residence if you are unhappy.

How to book your homestay:1 Request homestay accommodation

when you apply to Bellerbys College.2 Confi rm your o� er of a place

at Bellerbys. 3 Sign your acceptance and pay

any fees and the accommodation team will then confi rm your preferred accommodation (subject to availability).

Key factsRoom type: Single or double bedroom

Location: Brighton, Cambridge, London and Oxford

Cost: £1,673 to £3,600 per term

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