Why Leamington Spa needs host families
Leamington's white stucco terraces, the Pump Rooms and Jephson Gardens give the town an elegant feel, while the Parade and Warwick Street keep it busy and sociable. The University of Warwick is close by and a great many of its students live in the town, so Leamington is well used to welcoming young people from overseas.
That connection makes the town a natural fit for international students preparing for university, including those on pre-sessional English or foundation courses. Others come for shorter programmes in the Midlands and like a home that sits between Warwick, Kenilworth and Coventry, with direct trains to Birmingham and London.
Hosting gives a student far more than a bed. Breakfast together, help finding the right bus and a chat about their day all build confidence in English. You stay in control throughout, choosing the dates that suit you and deciding which students to accept.
Who you could host in Leamington Spa
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 Leamington Spa 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 Leamington Spa 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
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Hosting in Leamington Spa: common questions
Ready to host in Leamington Spa?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.