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What's involved in hosting?

Requirements vary depending on whether you host adults and juniors

Homestay accommodation is the provision of a comfortable home environment and board for students who have an interest in British culture and the English language.

From the end of March to November, junior and adult students take courses at the school, with the busiest period being July & August. We make sure our students have a full schedule of lessons, afternoon & evening activities and we arrange their daily transport so that you experience as little disruption as possible.

We also provide a high level of support and guidance to our hosts in accordance to British Council guidelines.

Select the adult and junior tabs below to find out more about our hosting requirements.

Juniors
Adults

WHAT’S INVOLVED IN HOSTING JUNIORS

Hosting junior students can be a rewarding experience for you and your family, not to mention the students. Young students bring energy into the home and by engaging and embracing different perspectives you and your family can benefit. Seeing how students develop throughout their stay, can also be rewarding to see, as they build in confidence, settle in and improve their language skills.

KEY FACTS ABOUT HOSTING JUNIOR STUDENTS

  • Times of year for hosting: Our junior programmes run during European school holiday periods (7th – 25th April 2025, 16th June – 29th August 2025, 20th – 31st October 2025), however we also have school groups who come for 4 or 5 nights in the spring and autumn (from 31st March 2025).
  • Age range: Our pre-teen programme is for students aged 12 years old and our teenage programme is for students between 13-17 years old (average age of 15 years in 2024).
  • Nationalities: French, Spanish, German, Italian (4 most common in 2024).
  • Course duration: The average length of stay for junior students is one or two weeks at a time, however can occasionally be up to six weeks, depending on their age.
  • Board: You are required to provide a comfortable bedroom for students along with continental breakfast, packed lunch to take to school and dinner eaten with family members. Up to three students can be placed in twin/bunk rooms, with a maximum of four students per home.
  • Transfers: Students usually arrive and depart at the weekend and you will need to pick them up and drop them off from the harbour or airport.
  • Study & activity programmes: During the week, junior students have a full study & activity schedule arranged starting at 9:00 or 9:15 and they will not return to your home until after 16:30 every day. In the summer, we organise a wide range of evening and weekend activities for teenage students. Pre-teen students have a weekly BBQ evening but otherwise shouldn’t go out in the evenings or weekends without you.
  • Transport: Teenage students are given public bus passes so they can travel independently to and from school. Pre-teen students are taken to and from school every with our private minibus.
  • Location of hosts: Our hosts are located all over the island. During the summer, teenagers either attend our programme at Highlands College in St Helier of the main school in St Aubin (depending on their course) which makes hosting possible from any Parish.
  • Safeguarding: You should welcome students as members of your family and show concern for their welfare, safety and security during their stay, in line with our school safeguarding policy.
  • Support: Advice & guidance is available from our Student Services team throughout weekday working hours and an out of hours emergency phone support line is also provided.

WHAT’S INVOLVED IN HOSTING ADULTS

Hosting adult students can be an insightful experience, as you and your family will be introduced to new cultures and languages and can share experiences from around the world. Many hosts form friendships with students and keep in contact once they have returned home.

KEY FACTS ABOUT HOSTING ADULT STUDENTS

  • Times of year for hosting: Adult students study at St Brelade’s College from the spring through to the autumn (31st March – 24th October 2025).
  • Age range: Our adult programme is for students between 18-60+ years old (average age of 46 years in 2024).
  • Nationalities: German, French, Swiss, Italian (4 most common in 2024).
  • Course duration: The length of stay for adult students is usually one or two weeks, however can occasionally be a few months at a time.
  • Board: You are required to provide a comfortable single room for students or double room for couples, along with continental breakfast & dinner. Adult students are required to buy their own lunches.
  • Transfers: Students usually arrive and depart at the weekend and you need to pick them up and drop them off from the harbour or airport.
  • Study & activity programmes: During the week, students attend different English programmes, all starting at 9:00. Depending on the time of year, we offer excursions on different afternoons (students may return to their homestay on free afternoons). We also arrange a weekly pub evening and a dinner at a local restaurant for students.
  • Transport: The school provides public bus passes for students throughout the year. Depending on the location of the weekly student dinner, we may also provide transport from designated points.
  • Location of hosts: Our hosts are located all over the island.
  • Safeguarding: You should welcome students as members of your family and show concern for their welfare, safety and security during their stay, in line with our school safeguarding policy.
  • Support: Advice & guidance is available from our Student Services team throughout weekday working hours and an out of hours emergency phone support line is also provided.

Rates of pay

Hosting income is tax-free up to £10,000 p.a. Depending on the time of year and whether you’re hosting juniors or adults, rates vary. 

School group

For certain weeks in July, you can earn over £950 by hosting two juniors in a shared room for 14 nights and providing you have enough space, you can host up to 4 children per household. Hosting more than one student provides more company for students, often making it more enjoyable for students and hosts.

Adult English students

In the summer, you can earn £490 from hosting one adult for 14 nights. 

View all rates of pay

Travel documentation

A passport is required for all visitors to Jersey. You should ensure there is sufficient validity on your passport to cover your trip.

Visitors coming to Jersey via UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from April 2025. Visitors coming directly to Jersey from the E.U. will not need an ETA until late 2025.

You should check the travel requirements with your travel agent or airline / ferry operator.

Payment terms & conditions

Once your course has been confirmed you will need to pay a deposit of £200. At least 4 weeks before the course starts you will need to pay the remainder of the course fee. St Brelade’s College reserves the right to refuse to provide services to students if the course fees have not been paid.

CANCELLATION FEE

22+ days notice: £200 deposit
8 – 21 days notice: 1 week (tuition & homestay/residence fees) + £200 deposit
1 – 7 days notice: Full fee payable (tuition & homestay/residence fees)
Separate cancellation fees apply to private accommodation. Please refer to the individual hotel terms.

Course fee refunds are made in £GBP to the same card or account used to make the original payment. St Brelade's College accepts no responsibility for any difference in the final amount received due to changes in the underlying exchange rate.

INSURANCE

We strongly advise students to take out insurance at the time of booking the trip. This should ensure cover if the student needs to cancel the course before departure or during their stay due to factors such as illness (e.g. Covid-19), emergency medical expenses, travel costs and personal belongings etc. Special insurance for language course students can be purchased from some insurance providers.

VISA STUDENTS

Students must pay at least 25% deposit in advance and the balance at least 4 weeks before arrival. In the event that the application is unsuccessful the deposit is returned less a £100 administration fee.

Process for reporting a concern

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