Homestay Accommodation in Oxford

A comfortable home in Oxford, arranged for you.

Live With a Local Host

Living in a homestay is one of the best ways to improve your English. You'll live with an English-speaking host, practise every day and see how life in Britain really works.

Homestay includes a bed, breakfast and evening meal every day, plus lunch (or a packed lunch) on Saturdays and Sundays. Arrival is on Sunday. For more privacy, choose an en-suite room, or Executive homestay with a private bathroom, closer to school.

Homestay Options & 2027 Fees

All prices are per week and include breakfast and evening meal every day, plus weekend lunch.

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Homestay Single Room

Your own bedroom in a local home. Single occupancy, ages 16+.

£275 / WEEK
AGES 16+
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Homestay Twin Room

Share a room with a friend or family member. Twin occupancy, ages 16+.

£255 / WEEK
AGES 16+
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Homestay En-Suite

Homestay with a private bathroom. Subject to availability.

£360 / WEEK
PRIVATE BATHROOM
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Homestay Executive

Homestay with a private bathroom, closer to school. Subject to availability.

£440 / WEEK
CLOSER TO SCHOOL

Teen Homestay (Ages 14-17)

Homestay for younger students, with breakfast and evening meal every day. Arrivals Sunday to Sunday.

  • Single room£300 / week
  • Twin room£260 / week

Supplements

Added to the weekly homestay fee where they apply.

Summer+£25Per week, for bookings including any week between 14 June and 22 August.
Christmas+£100For bookings including the weeks of 24 and 29 December.
Special diet+£60Per week, for vegan, kosher, halal, gluten-free and other diets.

Airport Transfers

Arrive stress-free with a private one-way transfer straight to your accommodation.

AirportFee (one way)
London Heathrow£225
London Luton£245
London Gatwick, Stansted or St Pancras£235
Bristol£295
Other destinations or groupsOn request

An extra £50 per hour applies if the driver needs to wait more than 2 hours after your landing time.

Getting to OxfordHeathrow is the closest international airport to Oxford. London Heathrow and Gatwick are linked to Oxford by The Airline coach service, and Stansted by National Express.

Book Your Stay

Add homestay and an airport transfer when you book your course, and we'll arrange everything before you arrive.

Book Your Course and Accommodation
FAQs

Accommodation FAQs

Everything you need to know about living in a homestay in Oxford.

What does homestay include?

A bed, breakfast and an evening meal every day, plus lunch (or a packed lunch) on Saturdays and Sundays. Homestay arrival is on Sunday.

What homestay options are there?

Single room £275 and twin room £255 per week (ages 16+). For more privacy, choose an en-suite room (£360) or Executive homestay with a private bathroom, closer to school (£440), subject to availability. Teen homestay for ages 14-17 is £300 single or £260 twin.

Are there any supplements?

A summer supplement of £25 per week applies to any week between 14 June and 22 August, and a Christmas supplement of £100 applies to bookings including the weeks of 24 and 29 December. Special diets are £60 per week.

What will my room be like?

You'll have a secure room with a bed, storage for your clothes and a desk to study at.

How far will my homestay be from the school?

Distances vary, but most homestays are around 30 minutes from school by public transport, and some are closer. Executive homestays are closer to school.

Will I have my own bathroom?

Most students share a bathroom with their host. If you'd like a private bathroom, choose an en-suite or Executive homestay (subject to availability).

Are there laundry facilities?

Yes. Your host will do your laundry at least once a week.

Can I invite guests to stay overnight?

Generally no. Hosts are not able to accommodate overnight guests.

What will my English-speaking host be like?

Our hosts vary in age and family situation. We match you with the best available host for your needs, and ask you to respect reasonable house rules, such as keeping your room tidy and coming home on time.

What if I'm allergic to pets or have special dietary requirements?

Just tell us when you book and we'll find a suitable host for you. Vegan, kosher, halal, gluten-free and other diets are available for a £60 weekly supplement.

Do you check your hosts?

Yes. All our homestays are inspected regularly and every host is police-checked.