Homestay Providers

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The Application Process

If you are interested in becoming a homestay provider, the process usually takes between 4–6 weeks

1
Read The Guidelines Learn more about hosting our students here.
2
Register Your Interest Complete the form below so we can find out more about you and your home.
3
Home visit We will arrange a convenient time to visit you. We enjoy meeting our hosts in their home and getting to know each other. During the visit we meet all household members, take photos, complete a risk assessment, and review documents (such as gas safety certificate, driving licence and insurance papers). We will also collect information for DBS checks.
4
Agreement and Guidelines Once checks are complete, you will receive a homestay agreement and guidelines.
5
Safeguarding Training All new providers undertake training before hosting their first student.
6
Welcome Your First Student! Once the above steps are complete, you are ready to host.

Are You Interested in Hosting International Students?

St Clare’s, Oxford is an educational charity founded in 1953 with the mission to advance international education and understanding. We are committed to providing our students with an excellent educational and cultural experience during their time with us.

Our homestay providers are at the heart of this mission. They offer a safe, supportive and welcoming home for international students, creating opportunities for cultural exchange and helping our students to feel part of the Oxford community.

Our hosts tell us that welcoming international students into their homes is a rewarding experience. It offers a chance to build friendships across cultures, share everyday life, and support young people as they discover Oxford.

HEAR FROM

Our homestay providers

What We Look for in a Homestay Provider

We’re looking for people who are excited to open their homes to students from different countries, offering not only a comfortable place to stay but also kindness, support, and genuine interest in their wellbeing. St Clare’s hosts should also provide:

A single room with shared or private bathroom
Breakfast and dinner with hosts every day
A location within walking distance or a short bus ride of our campuses (OX2 7AL or OX2 6SU)

As part of our safeguarding commitment, the College will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks for all household members aged 16 and over. These checks are fully arranged and funded by the College. We also provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to hosts to help ensure the highest standards of student welfare.

Homestay parent and student drinking coffee on sofa and smiling together

Payment

£215 per week	Standard room with a shared bathroom
£275 per week	Standard room with a shared bathroom

We offer you the flexibility to set your availability throughout the year. You can host our students for a minimum of one week, or for the duration of a full academic year.

Register your Interest

First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

Telephone

Mobile Number

Email*

House Members (Including Temporary Residents)*

Please include their name, date of birth, gender, and occupation.

We are required to process DBS checks for anyone over the age of 18. We are unable to accept certificates from other organisations.

Hobbies and Interests

Religion of Hosts

This information is used solely to match suitable families with students who have expressed the wish to follow particular religious observances. By providing this information you consent to us processing the data to match student needs. You can withdraw consent at any time.

Type of Property*

I.e., bungalow, flat

Distance from Nearest Bus Stop*

Room(s) Offered*

Please state whether single, double, or ensuite.

Will the Student(s) use the Family Bathroom?*

Yes

Would you be Able to Offer the Student(s) Exclusive use of a Private Bathroom?*

Yes

Internet Facilities (WiFi)?*

Yes

Do any of the House Members Smoke?*

Yes

Please State Type and Number of Pets

Data Protection

The information that you provide on this form will be used to process your application as a Homestay Provider.

The personal information that you provide will be stored and used in a confidential manner to help with our recruitment process (full details can be found in the College’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants which is available on the recruitment page of the website).

If you are appointed as a Homestay Provider with the College, the information will be used in the administration of your Homestay role.

We may check the information provided by you on this form with third parties.

Statement*

I understand that becoming a Homestay Provider is conditional upon satisfactory outcome of pre-agreement checks (including but not limited to: DBS check and references) and I consent to these checks being made.

I declare that the information given in this questionnaire is accurate and true. I understand that providing misleading or false information may disqualify me from becoming a Homestay Provider.

I agree

Contact Us

If you would like to find out more about becoming a homestay provider, please get in touch:

NADJA MIDDLETON

Accommodation and Welfare Officer

Telephone Email

The Application Process

Read The Guidelines

Register Your Interest

Home visit

Agreement and Guidelines

Safeguarding Training

Welcome Your First Student!