Why Whitley Bay needs host families
Long beaches, the promenade and St Mary's Lighthouse give Whitley Bay an easy, outdoor feel, and Tynemouth and Cullercoats are just along the coast. For a student spending weeks or months in the North East, living here means sea air and quieter evenings after a day in the city.
Whitley Bay is not a language-school town in its own right, but the Tyne and Wear Metro runs straight into central Newcastle, where students attend universities and English courses. That makes the town a good choice for students who would rather live by the coast than in the middle of a city.
Hosting here lets you share a side of the North East that many visitors never see. A student gains a family to talk to every day and a place to unwind, and you decide when you host and which students you welcome into your home.
Who you could host in Whitley Bay
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 Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay: common questions
Ready to host in Whitley Bay?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.