Linguastay

🏡 Families needed – host international students (paid)

We’re currently working with host families in and around Chester and are now looking for additional households in the area to welcome international students and join the Linguastay community.

Students are aged 11–17 and stay for short, fixed periods (3–5 nights).
✔️ Paid hosting
✔️ Short stays – no long-term commitment
✔️ Coach pick-up at approx. 7:00pm each evening
✔️ Coach drop-off at approx. 7:45am each morning
✔️ Designed to fit around normal working hours
✔️ Fully supported by our experienced team

You don’t need to be a “traditional” family — our hosts include couples, single parents, blended families, divorced or widowed adults, and families with or without children. What matters is a warm home, spare beds, and a welcoming attitude.

With over 20 years’ experience, Linguastay makes hosting straightforward, supported, and genuinely rewarding.

If you’d like more information, we can send you our host family information flyer or have a friendly, no-obligation chat — just comment below or send us a message 😊

What a summer this has been!

Oman 🇴🇲
Japan 🇯🇵
Germany 🇩🇪
France 🇫🇷
Czechia 🇨🇿
Italy 🇮🇹
China 🇨🇳
Spain 🇪🇸
Ukraine 🇺🇦

Nine countries. Hundreds of young people. A lot of organised chaos… and an incredible amount of joy.

There are plenty of days in this job spent looking at spreadsheets, bookings, coach lists and solving problems.

And then there are days like these.
Days when you get to see what all that work was actually for.

Young people arriving from completely different parts of the world, some nervous and unsure, and then watching them laugh together, explore together, make friendships and create memories.
That has probably been my favourite part of this summer.

I’ve loved being out there amongst it too — talking to the students, joining the activities, visiting places with them and occasionally being dragged into another selfie!

I'm incredibly proud of what our team at Linguastay has created this summer and hugely grateful to everyone behind it — our staff, teachers, activity teams, local coordinators and host families.

We talk a lot about creating “a home away from home.”

This summer, I’ve had the privilege of watching that actually happen.

And it has brought us more joy than we probably expected. 💚🩷

The smiles say it all. 😄

Our English Friends are at the heart of the Linguastay experience—helping students practise English, build confidence, explore Chester, and make lifelong friendships.

This is what cultural exchange is all about. 🌍💚

We love showing our students the famous places, but it's often the hidden gems that leave the biggest impression.

A peaceful walk, an amazing waterfall and a chance to enjoy another side the North West!

Every journey starts with a first step... ❤️
Today our newest Linguastay students stood in front of one of Chester's most iconic landmarks, ready to begin a week they'll remember for years to come!

New places. New friendships. New confidence.
Welcome to Chester—we're so glad you're here. 🇬🇧🌍

Happy Father’s Day to all our amazing host dads!
Thank you for all your hard work and being honorary dads to so many students! We are so grateful for everything you do!

Could you host a student this summer?

We are looking for families to join our amazing host family community and host international students this summer!

A great opportunity to see what hosting is about!

Friday 26th June - Saturday 25th July
4 weeks

Friday 3rd July - Friday 14th August
6 weeks

Students travel independently into Chester each day for full days of activities and excursions.

Students are placed in single rooms in families but can share with other nationalities.

Get in touch today to find out more!

A great evening to kick off the English Friends Programme for Summer 2026!!
Our English Friends got together to chat all about what they’ll be up to this summer and were also joined by some Italian and French students!

Are you interested in hosting an Omani student this summer?

Get in contact today to find out more!

🌍 Is your child aged 11–17 and looking for something different this summer?

The summer holidays can be long, and it isn't always easy finding activities that are engaging, affordable and genuinely beneficial.

Our English Friend Programme gives local young people the opportunity to meet international students from countries including Japan, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, South Korea and Oman, while taking part in a range of organised activities and day trips.

What are the benefits?

✅ Build confidence and communication skills

✅ Make new friends from around the world

✅ Learn about different cultures and traditions

✅ Enjoy organised activities throughout the summer

✅ Take part in trips to Liverpool and Manchester

✅ Spend less time on screens and more time making memories

Many of our English Friends tell us that they develop friendships that last long after the summer has ended.

📅 Dates: 23rd June – 10th August

👧🧑 Ages: 11–17 years

📍 Based in Chester

If your son or daughter would enjoy meeting young people from around the world and experiencing something a little different this summer, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

📞 +44 7955 279363

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