Are there any charges for Andover hosts?

No. Registering with HostFamily.uk is free for host families, with no subscription or placement fees.

Will schools look for hosts in Andover?

Andover is smaller than the region's main study centres, but schools search by location and some want quieter homes. Registering lets them find you if a placement fits.

How well connected is Andover?

Trains run to London Waterloo and to Salisbury, and roads link the town with Winchester and Basingstoke, so students can travel around the region.

What can students explore near Andover?

Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral and Winchester are all nearby, and the Test Valley offers riverside walks and pretty villages.

Become a Host Family in Andover

Why Andover needs host families

The River Anton runs through Andover, and the chalk streams and villages of the Test Valley surround it. Stonehenge and Salisbury are close by, and Winchester is within easy reach, which gives students rewarding days out. The town centre has a weekly market and a pleasant mix of shops along its high street.

Andover is not a large study destination, so hosting here tends to suit students who would like a calm family home and are happy to travel. Its railway line to London and Salisbury helps make that practical. Schools search by location, so registering lets them find you when a placement fits.

For families with a spare bedroom, hosting can be a welcome change to the routine. You set your own availability, choose the students who fit your household and share the simple pleasures of everyday English life.

Host family sharing a meal with an international student in Andover

Who you could host in Andover

You choose the ages, lengths of stay and dates that suit your household.

Peaceful homestays

Students who prefer a quieter setting to a big city may be happy to base themselves in a friendly market town.

Learners studying further afield

Where travel works, students with lessons in nearby cities may live in Andover and use the train or bus.

Short summer visits

Brief summer stays, often built around trips to Stonehenge, Salisbury and Winchester, can suit Andover families trying hosting.

Where you could host

Schools look for homes within easy reach of their classes. These are some of the areas in and around Andover.

Andover town centre

Charlton

Picket Twenty

Augusta Park

Anna Valley

Upper Clatford

Goodworth Clatford

Abbotts Ann

Weyhill

Enham Alamein

How it works

1. Register for free

Create your host profile in a few minutes. There are no fees or subscriptions.

2. Get found by schools

Language schools that place students in and around Andover search for hosts by location, rooms and availability.

3. Welcome your student

A school contacts you directly to arrange a placement. You decide which students you accept.

Earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free

Under the government's Rent a Room scheme, income from hosting students in your Andover home is tax-free up to £7,500 a year.

Applies whether you own or rent (with your landlord's permission)
Claim it with a single tick box on your tax return

General guidance only. Read more on GOV.UK

Hosting in Andover: common questions

Ready to host in Andover?

Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.

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