International Students and UK Hosts Welcome to HOST

Just arrived in the UK? Our hosts are waiting to welcome you to their homes. Go to the 'International students' page to read more.

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Hosts meet interesting, well-educated adults keen to talk about their own culture; look at their own country through other eyes; and have the pleasure of offering a worthwhile experience and a little home-from-home for a short time, to people far from their own families.

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HOST visits can be for a day, a weekend, or 3 days at Christmas. Their significance for hosts and guests is much greater than their length suggests. So, why not meet each other, learn to understand one another, and make the world a kinder, friendlier, more welcoming place?

International Students

You can experience the way of life in the UK as the guest of one of our friendly approved hosts who live in many different parts of Britain.

International Students

You can experience the way of life in the UK as the guest of one of our friendly approved hosts who live in many different parts of Britain.

HOST promotes international friendship and understanding by arranging for international students at British universities to meet UK residents in their homes.

Interested in hosting?

HOST is always looking for friendly volunteers who would like to welcome one or two international students to their home for a day, weekend or Christmas visit. You do not need to live near a university.

Interested in hosting?

HOST is always looking for friendly volunteers who would like to welcome one or two international students to their home for a day, weekend or Christmas visit. You do not need to live near a university.

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HOST is an unusual charity, but like all voluntary organisations, we rely on support from people who appreciate the value of what we do. Please click read more below to find out more!

Support us

HOST is an unusual charity, but like all voluntary organisations, we rely on support from people who appreciate the value of what we do. Please click read more below to find out more!