Are there language schools in Sevenoaks itself?

Students hosted in Sevenoaks often study in nearby towns or in London. The town's rail links make it a practical base, and schools will tell you where their students attend classes.

Is joining HostFamily.uk free for Sevenoaks families?

Yes. There is no charge to register, and no subscription or placement fees.

Can I host if I live in a village outside Sevenoaks?

Yes, particularly if you are near a station such as Otford, Kemsing or Dunton Green, or on a bus route into town.

What will a student enjoy about Sevenoaks?

Knole Park, walks on the North Downs, the town's shops and cafés, and easy day trips into London are all highlights.

Become a Host Family in Sevenoaks

Why Sevenoaks needs host families

Knole, with its deer park stretching right up to the town centre, is the first thing many visitors remember about Sevenoaks. Add a lively high street, countryside walks in every direction and a short rail journey to London, and it makes an attractive base for a student's stay.

Sevenoaks is not a large language-school town, so hosting here often means welcoming students who study elsewhere in Kent or in London and want a family home with good transport. Living near Sevenoaks or Dunton Green station helps schools see you as a practical option.

If you have a spare room and enjoy company, hosting is an easy way to bring a new perspective into the house. Students tend to be curious about the things locals take for granted, from Sunday roasts to the school run, and that makes for lively conversation. You stay in control of dates and choose which students you welcome.

Host family sharing a meal with an international student in Sevenoaks

Who you could host in Sevenoaks

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

Students commuting into London

Adults studying in London sometimes prefer a quieter family home outside the city, travelling in by train for classes and returning to a calmer evening.

Summer stays in Kent

Summer programmes across the county bring younger students for short stays. Schools explain any requirements for hosting under-18s.

Longer homestays

Some students stay for a term or more and are looking for a stable family setting where they can settle in and practise their English every day.

Where you could host

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

Sevenoaks town centre

Riverhead

Dunton Green

Otford

Kemsing

Seal

Sevenoaks Weald

Chipstead

Westerham

Borough Green

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 Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks: common questions

Ready to host in Sevenoaks?

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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