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Earn Extra Income by Hosting International Students

Join Hosts International and transform your spare room into a source of steady income. As a trusted partner to a worldwide network of education providers, we connect you with genuine, vetted students eager to experience local culture. Hosting offers a practical solution to help with your cost of living whilst making a positive impact on students' lives.

Join Our Hosting Family
Boost Your Income:
Earn competitive weekly rates for providing a welcoming environment, covering your spare room's costs and more.
Tax-Friendly Earnings:
Benefit from the UK's Rent-a-Room Scheme, allowing you to earn up to £7,500 per year tax-free.
Cultural Exchange:
Share your home with students from around the world, enriching your life and theirs through meaningful cultural interactions.
Hosts International
Established in 1988, Hosts International has decades of experience connecting international students with welcoming hosts across the UK. We partner with universities, colleges, and language schools to provide safe, comfortable homestays.

Our thorough student vetting and ongoing support ensure a smooth, rewarding hosting experience. Hosting is a smart way to earn extra income while making a meaningful difference.

Join thousands of families who’ve opened their homes through Hosts International.
Turn Your Spare Room Into Steady Income
With Hosts International, hosting international students is simple, secure, and rewarding. Earn extra money, receive full support, and join a welcoming community—all while making a positive impact.

Flexible Hosting That Fits Your Lifestyle

Whether you have a spare room for a few months or the whole year, hosting with us adapts to your schedule. Experience hassle-free arrangements, reliable payments, and the joy of welcoming students from across the globe.
Get Started — It’s Easy!

How to Become a Host in 3 Easy Steps

Apply
Submit a simple online application to tell us about your home and availability.
Get Verified
We conduct a safety check and interview to ensure a secure, welcoming environment.
Welcome Your Student
Once approved, you’ll be matched with a student ready to move in.
Open Your Home, Boost Your Income
  • +40,000
    Students placed
  • +2,000
    Homestay familes
  • +40
    Partnerships with language schools

Check out reviews from our lovely Hosts

Evisa
London
I have been hosting for 12 years now, and I am happy with their service pricing, overall communication with the staff members, and they are very professional and have very good communication skills. Especially with Malvina Malousi, who deals with groups. They have a 24-hour line to contact them. Hailey recommended all of the people who want to host with them.
Emma
Leeds
Having worked with Jessica over a number of years now and she always takes into account my availability and requests as a host. Jessica works in an efficient manner and always keeps me informed of my bookings and sends reminders when my students are due to arrive.
Androulla
London
I have been hosting for Host International since 2018. I have found them to be professional, friendly and always there to help even though they are dealing with sometimes very difficult and demanding students. I have mostly been dealing with Malvina Marousi, who has always been very efficient and helpful. Always doing her best even at the most challenging situations. They have a very difficult job trying to please everyone with situations beyond their control.

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Trusted by the leading schools and councils.

Open Your Door to Extra Income

Become a trusted host and welcome international students into your home with full support from start to finish.
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Fill out our quick application and take the first step towards earning extra income while making a difference for international students

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Hosts International was established in 1988 with its main function being then, as it still is today, to provide quality homestays for international students visiting the UK and Dublin and those looking for independent living.

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