Why Twickenham needs host families
On match days the whole town fills with rugby fans, but most of the time Twickenham is a calm stretch of the Thames with riverside pubs, Marble Hill Park and Strawberry Hill House. Richmond, Kew Gardens and Hampton Court are all close by, giving students plenty to explore.
Students hosted in Twickenham may study at St Mary's University, at schools in nearby Richmond and Kingston, or in central London, which is reached easily by train to Waterloo. Families near Twickenham, Strawberry Hill or St Margarets stations are well placed.
Hosting is a lovely way to share a part of London that many visitors never discover. A walk along the towpath to Richmond, or a quiet evening meal after a day in the centre, gives a student a sense of belonging that a residence rarely matches. You decide your dates, choose your students and give someone a home base in the UK.
Who you could host in Twickenham
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 Twickenham 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 Twickenham 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 Twickenham: common questions
Ready to host in Twickenham?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.