Which parts of Swansea are close to the university?

Sketty, Brynmill, Uplands and Mumbles are all near the seafront campus and the city centre, with frequent buses along the bay.

What does it cost to join HostFamily.uk in Swansea?

Nothing. There are no subscription or placement fees, and registration is free for host families.

Is Swansea well connected?

Swansea has direct trains to Cardiff and London Paddington, and local buses cover the city, Mumbles and much of Gower.

What do students do in Swansea?

Beaches and walks on Gower, the promenade and Mumbles, the city's museums, and trips to Cardiff and the Brecon Beacons.

Become a Host Family in Swansea

Why Swansea needs host families

Swansea Bay curves from the city centre round to Mumbles, with its pier and seafront cafes, and beyond that lies Gower, the first area in Britain to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The city is also the birthplace of the poet Dylan Thomas.

Swansea University, with campuses on the seafront, brings students from around the world, and many of them begin with English language study. For those who want to feel at home quickly, staying with a local family makes a real difference.

Hosting lets you share the bay, the beaches and Welsh hospitality with someone new. Schools contact you directly when they have a student who fits, and you choose your dates and the placements you take on.

Host family sharing a meal with an international student in Swansea

Who you could host in Swansea

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

Students preparing for university

Pre-sessional and foundation students may stay with a family for weeks or months as they build academic English before their degree.

Summer by the bay

Summer is a good time for short stays, with long days on the beaches of Gower and along the promenade to Mumbles.

Adults seeking a coastal city

Adult learners who prefer a smaller city by the sea may choose Swansea for a stay of a few weeks or longer.

Where you could host

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

Uplands

Sketty

Brynmill

Mumbles

Mayals

Killay

Townhill

Maritime Quarter

Morriston

Gowerton

Gorseinon

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 Swansea 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 Swansea 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 Swansea: common questions

Ready to host in Swansea?

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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