This is a family which provides accommodation for a foreign student in their home. The “family” can be of any size or composition. Students stay in single or shared rooms and the host family provides dinner, bed and breakfast every day, with light lunches at the weekends (Junior students, aged 8-13, also require a packed lunch each day). The school pays a good weekly rate, the amount depending on the type of room and age of student. Above all, what matters most is that the host family shows genuine care, helping the student feel comfortable, valued, and part of the family. Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere and being willing to go the extra mile can have a lasting positive impact on the student's experience.