Student Accommodation

Most of our international students live in Homestay accommodation, staying with one of our carefully selected host families. This service was rated Outstanding by OFSTED (2023), who confirmed that our Homestay provision is of a high standard while being safe, comfortable, and welcoming.

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Our host families make students part of their household during their time at John Leggott College. Many students form lifelong friendships and stay in touch with their hosts after leaving. Once a student is matched with a family, we share their details so that students can get to know them before arrival.

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Staying with a host family helps students immerse themselves in British culture, gain confidence, and practice their English daily. Families often take students to local places of interest and support them as they settle into life in the UK.

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All host families are fully DBS checked, trained, and visited by the college before students move in. Homes are within an hour of the college by bus, with most within walking or cycling distance. Each student has their own room, and individualised care is provided to ensure a safe and comfortable experience.

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Homestay can be catered (breakfast and evening meal on weekdays, all meals at weekends) or self-catered. During college hours, students can enjoy a variety of hot and cold meals available in our modern dining areas.

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Weekly Fees:

• Catered: £175 per week

• Self-Catered: £145 per week

 

Students staying for 26 weeks (180 days) pay a £200 College Guardianship Fee and a £250 Refundable Security Deposit.

• 26 Weeks: £5,000 Catered | £4,220 Self-Catered

• Total (including fees): £5,450 Catered | £4,670 Self-Catered

 

Students staying for 47 weeks pay a £200 College Guardianship Fee and a £250 Refundable Security Deposit.

• 47 Weeks: £8,225 Catered | £6,815 Self-Catered

• Total (including fees): £8,675 Catered | £7,265 Self-Catered

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The Guardianship Fee includes:

• Allocating and vetting host families

• Annual visits and safeguarding checks

• Support with all accommodation enquiries

If a student is away for one week or more, 50% of that week’s fee is refunded at the end of the academic year. The refundable deposit covers any accidental damage, with the remainder refunded at year end.