Why Ramsgate needs host families
Ramsgate's Royal Harbour, with its marina and cafés, sits below elegant Georgian and Victorian terraces. Broadstairs and Margate are just along the coast, and the bays of Thanet give students plenty of beaches to explore in the warmer months. The town also has a strong maritime past, with the harbour still busy with fishing and pleasure boats.
High-speed trains link Ramsgate with London, and Canterbury is close by on the railway. That makes the town a practical base for students on courses in Thanet or Canterbury who would like to live by the sea. Day trips to London are simple too, which students tend to love.
Hosting from Ramsgate is a chance to share coastal Kent with someone from overseas. You decide when your room is available and which students to accept, and each stay brings fresh conversation to the household. Schools contact you directly, so there is time to ask questions first.
Who you could host in Ramsgate
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 Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate 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 Ramsgate: common questions
Ready to host in Ramsgate?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.