Why Bath needs host families
The whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and students notice it straight away: honey-coloured stone, the Royal Crescent, the Roman Baths and the abbey at its heart. It is a compact city, easy to walk around, and a welcoming first taste of life in England.
Bath is also home to two universities, the University of Bath and Bath Spa University, so there is a steady flow of international students alongside those who come for English courses. Many of them would much rather live with a family than on their own.
Families who host here often say they see Bath differently afterwards, through the eyes of someone who has never walked past the Pump Room or stood on Pulteney Bridge. A spare room, breakfast and an evening meal are usually all a student needs to feel at home.
Who you could host in Bath
You choose the ages, lengths of stay and dates that suit your household.
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 Bath 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 Bath 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 Bath: common questions
Ready to host in Bath?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.