Why Host?
Why host with Wiltshire Host Families?
Hosting foreign students or teachers is great fun, incredibly rewarding, and a good source of additional (tax-free) income.
You will also have peace of mind that you are hosting for a well-established, award-winning, professional company with a great reputation.
Most of our host families have been with us for many years (some well over a decade!).
Earn up to £328/week tax-free from your spare bedroom
Earn extra tax-free income hosting with Wiltshire Host Families.
Benefits of Hosting
Here are just some of the reasons why people enjoy hosting
Personal Fulfilment
Make a positive impact on students’ lives and build lasting friendships while they explore a new country.
Cultural Exchange
Share your culture and learn about others, enriching your family’s experience and broadening your horizons.
Earn Extra Income
Earn additional, tax-free income through the spare bedroom(s) in your home.
Flexibility
Choose when and how often you host, with short-term stays typically lasting 3-5 nights.
Companionship
Benefit from the joy of meeting new people and enjoying the company of international students.
Gifts Our Hosts Have Received
Here are some of the wonderful gifts our hosts have received.
Host Stories
Learn more about our hosts and their reasons behind joining Wiltshire Host Families.
What Our Hosts Say
Mathilde Bourjault
We came with our school, and the whole trip was a great experience! On-site, Craig was always helpful and very sharp whenever a problem arose :).
Pascale Chapel
It is the second time my students and I have been accommodated by Wiltshire Host Families, and I can say it is such a pleasure to stay in Westbury or Melksham. Claire and Judith are very professional local organisers. This year, in May, Judith made our stay in Westbury very pleasant: easy to contact, no waiting at the meeting point, good organisation with the host families, and pleasant families to speak with. I will come back again!
Blandine Bissey
We really wanted to emphasise just how absolutely brilliant the host families were this year! We’d already loved them last year in Portsmouth, but I have to say that the ones in Frome took it up a notch. They were incredibly kind and thoughtful towards our students, and the meals – including lunch – were very generous! A special shout-out to Gill Cook, the coordinator, who is simply an exceptional person – what a pleasure it was to spend these few days with her. Please do thank them again on our behalf.
Viv Feltham
I wanted to say a huge thank you so far, as I really do enjoy hosting. It’s given me a bit of purpose at home again, as my children are adults now. Thank you for taking me on board.
Carmel Brown
An enjoyable and interesting experience. It’s surprising what we learn from our students and I’m sure they go back home with a good understanding of our culture and lives.
Melanie Tierney
An excellent way to earn extra cash (tax-free), with the flexibility of fitting it around your work/home life! Lovely students and a professionally run, fully supportive company.
Judith Laird
I have hosted with Wiltshire Host Families for 3 years and have enjoyed the experience of meeting new children and learning about their different cultures. I can highly recommend it.
Lorraine Meaburn
Wiltshire Host Families provides an excellent service for foreign school students who come to visit the area from all over the world. Full 24/7 support is given to the families who host.
Mark Hill
Great way to fill your evenings during the week. Meet students from different cultures and make a little cash in the process. Why leave your spare room empty all week? Open your door and give some excited youngsters a unique experience.
Anne-Sophie Weiss
We had a lovely time with the families this week. Thank you for your warm welcome, your organisation, and the attention the families paid to our students. They will have long-lasting memories of their trip thanks to you. I definitely recommend Wiltshire Host Families!