Why Newcastle needs host families
The bridges across the Tyne, the Quayside and the elegant buildings of Grey Street give Newcastle a skyline students remember. Newcastle University and Northumbria University welcome students from around the world, and many of them spend time on English or foundation courses before beginning their degrees.
The Tyne and Wear Metro links the city centre with the suburbs, Gateshead and the coast at Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, while the main station has direct trains to Edinburgh and London. Northumberland's castles and Hadrian's Wall are also within easy reach for weekend trips.
Geordies are known for their friendliness, and a host family is often a student's first real experience of it. You decide when your room is available and who you host, and you give someone the kind of everyday conversation that really helps their English take off.
Who you could host in Newcastle
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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle: common questions
Ready to host in Newcastle?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.