Why Tunbridge Wells needs host families
The colonnaded Pantiles, the Chalybeate Spring and wide green spaces such as the Common and Dunorlan Park give Tunbridge Wells a relaxed, Georgian character. Students get a picture of English town life that feels quite different from a big city, with London still within easy reach.
Students staying in Tunbridge Wells may study in the town or travel to classes in surrounding towns, and some simply want a quieter homestay with good rail links. Families near the station or on bus routes into the centre are especially convenient for schools.
Hosting gives your family the chance to share your home and your local knowledge with someone from overseas. A homestay is often the first real experience a student has of English family life, and the friendships formed over a few weeks can last for years. You decide which weeks you are free and which students you accept.
Who you could host in Tunbridge Wells
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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells: common questions
Ready to host in Tunbridge Wells?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.