Why Windlesham needs host families
Surrounded by heathland and woodland, Windlesham offers a gentle pace of life that some students actively look for. They can walk in Lightwater Country Park, explore nearby Windsor and Ascot, and travel further afield by road or rail from the surrounding towns.
There are no big language schools in the village, so hosting here usually means welcoming students who attend classes in nearby towns or who are happy to travel. Families with a car, or close to a bus route or station in Bagshot, Sunningdale or Camberley, are well placed.
Opening your home to a student brings fresh conversation to village life and gives an empty room a purpose. In a smaller place, hosts often become a student's main window on Britain, which makes the experience especially personal on both sides. You decide when you want to host and which students fit your household best, with no obligation to accept every request.
Who you could host in Windlesham
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 Windlesham 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 Windlesham 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 Windlesham: common questions
Ready to host in Windlesham?
Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.