ACCOMMODATION
Where can I stay in Sidmouth?
We can arrange homestay accommodation for you and our booking service is FREE.
Our homestay families take students only from SIS so we can guarantee:
No other students of the same nationality
No overcrowding
No mixing of Adult, Teenage/Young Adult and Junior students
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We can also provide information about self-catering, hotel and B&B accommodation.
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What does Homestay include?
Single or shared bedroom, breakfast and an evening meal. Homestay also offers you:
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The opportunity to live as part of a British family.
The chance to practice English in everyday situations.
A quiet and comfortable place to study.
Homestay Accommodation
Most of our homestays are within walking distance of the school. Breakfast and evening meals are included with a light lunch at weekends. Weekday lunches are not included; lunch is easily bought locally (allow £5 per day) and can be eaten at the school.
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Adults (18+)
Standard single room: £230 per week
Teenage (14-17 years) Young Adults (16-18 years)
Standard single room: £230 per week
Standard shared room: £220 per week
The school must be informed of all medical conditions and special diets. A supplement will be charged.
Junior Homestay Accommodation
Special Junior homestay families are selected for these young students. Price includes a room, all meals (packed lunch on weekdays) and daily escorted transfers to and from school.
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Junior room: £245 per week
The school must be informed of all medical conditions and special diets. A supplement will be charged.
What checks do you do on host families taking students under the age of 18?
The safety and well-being of these young students is our top priority and we comply with the Child Protection legislation in the UK.
This includes;
National police check (DBS), for all members of the family aged 16+
Checks by the local Government Child Protection Agency
Personal references and regular visits by our Accommodation Officer.
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Do you have dedicated accommodation for students aged 8-13 years?
Yes, we have special homestay families who only take our young students. These families have children of their own and have experience of looking after our younger students. All meals and travel to and from school are included.
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What if I don't want Homestay accommodation?
Self-catering is popular with many of the families and individual students who come to SIS every year and there are also many hotels and B&B's in Sidmouth. Please find below recommendations of alternative accommodation.
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Offers a wide variety of accommodation in Sidmouth and the surrounding East Devonshire countryside and villages.
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