Why Tenterden needs host families
With its tall church tower, weatherboarded houses and steam trains on the Kent and East Sussex Railway, Tenterden is about as English as a town can look. Students who stay here get a genuine taste of country life. Small independent shops and tearooms line the High Street, and the surrounding lanes lead to vineyards and orchards.
Tenterden is a quiet place, so it suits students who prefer a peaceful family home to a busy resort. Ashford, with its fast trains, is a short drive or bus ride away, and Hastings and Rye are within reach for trips to the coast.
Hosting from a smaller town is often about the personal welcome: a family meal, a walk through the countryside, a chat about the day. You decide whether and when to host, and you only accept students who suit your household.
Who you could host in Tenterden
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 Tenterden 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 Tenterden 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 Tenterden: common questions
Ready to host in Tenterden?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.