At SOL, we are committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and teachers attending our courses. We expect every member of our team, including our wonderful host families to share this commitment to care, respect and safety.
Why we need you
Each year, SOL welcomes school, college and teacher groups from Central and Eastern Europe to North Devon for short English language and cultural immersion programmes. Our students and teachers stay with local host families in Barnstaple and surrounding areas.
Due to the large number of visitors we welcome, especially during the summer months, we are always looking to welcome new host families to join our friendly network.
For many of our students, this is their first visit to the UK, and often their first time speaking English in a real home environment. The time they spend with host families is an essential part of their learning experience. Conversations over meals, evenings spent together sharing stories, playing games, heading out for different activities all help build confidence and make English come alive. We ask host families to treat each visitor as part of their family, this creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere that students will remember long after they have gone home. For the teachers who accompany them too, it is a chance to refresh their own use of English – something many do not have a chance to back home.
The biggest concern of the parents in these countries is the family who will look after their child
As a host family, you'll receive full support from our Host Family Coordinator, who manages student and teacher placements and is always available for advice or assistance throughout your hosting experience.
Hosting with SOL is an opportunity to share your home, connect with people from across Europe, and play a key role in giving our visitors a true taste of life in the UK.
Please contact our host family coordinator for further information.
