Is Malvern a good base for students studying elsewhere?

It can be. Trains run from Great Malvern and Malvern Link to Worcester and on to Birmingham, and Cheltenham and Hereford are within reach by road.

How much will HostFamily.uk charge me?

Nothing. It is free for host families to register, with no subscription or placement fees.

Can I host if I live in Colwall or Upton-upon-Severn?

Yes. Families in the villages around Malvern can register, and schools will consider the journey when they contact you.

What will students enjoy about Malvern?

Walking the Malvern Hills, the priory and town, the theatres, and day trips to Worcester, Hereford and the Cotswolds.

Become a Host Family in Malvern

Why Malvern needs host families

Great Malvern climbs the side of the hills, with its priory, Victorian villas and the springs that made the town famous for its water. From the top of the ridge, students can see across several counties, and the composer Edward Elgar walked these same paths.

Malvern is a smaller town, so students staying here tend to be those who value calm surroundings and a close family atmosphere. Trains run from Great Malvern and Malvern Link to Worcester and beyond, making it practical for courses and outings in nearby cities.

Hosting is a simple way to welcome someone new into your home while keeping control of your own time. You choose when you are available and which students you accept, and schools contact you directly.

Host family sharing a meal with an international student in Malvern

Who you could host in Malvern

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

Students linked to schools in the area

International pupils at schools in and around Malvern sometimes need host families for short stays or holidays. Schools explain their own requirements.

Summer stays in the hills

Summer suits short placements, with long walks on the hills and easy trips to Worcester, Hereford and the Cotswolds.

Adults wanting a calm base

Adult learners who want to escape the bustle of a big city may choose Malvern for a quieter, conversation-rich homestay.

Where you could host

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

Great Malvern

Malvern Link

Malvern Wells

Barnards Green

West Malvern

Colwall

Powick

Callow End

Upton-upon-Severn

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 Malvern 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 Malvern 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 Malvern: common questions

Ready to host in Malvern?

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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