Why Liverpool needs host families
The Royal Albert Dock, the Pier Head and the city's two cathedrals are just the start for students in Liverpool. The University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University bring in students from around the world, and many begin with English or foundation study before their degree.
Merseyrail trains reach suburbs and towns across the city region, and the ferry across the Mersey connects Liverpool with the Wirral. That makes it practical to host from Aigburth or Allerton as much as from Crosby or Birkenhead, with students still able to get to classes easily.
Scousers are known for making people feel welcome, and a host family can turn a student's first weeks in the UK from daunting into something they remember fondly. You set your own availability and choose which students to accept, so hosting stays on your terms.
Who you could host in Liverpool
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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool: common questions
Ready to host in Liverpool?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.