Staying with a host family is a great way to discover the English way of life and practise your English language.
Breakfast and dinner included
Private bathrooms for some rooms
Television in some rooms
Wireless internet in some homesYour homestay accommodation is going to be located throughout Torbay.
5 to 45 minutes on foot or a short bus journey; average 30 minutes.
Regular buses cover all Torbay. A weekly ticket costs about £17.
Local facilities depend on the location of Host Home.
Type of accommodation
Host Home with bed, breakfast and evening meal.
Age of students
13 -17 years and over.
Check-in and check-out
Check-in Sundays 16.00-23.00. Check-out Sundays 05.00 – 11.00. Other days and times by arrangement.
Meals
Breakfast and evening meals are included.
Kitchen/cooking facilities
Kitchen facilities are not usually available for students to use.
Rooms
Single, double and twin rooms are available. All have a bed, a wardrobe, a workspace and drawers.
Bathrooms
Rooms may have private or shared bathrooms. Facilities will vary, but students always have access to a shower, basin and WC.
Utilities
Electricity, heating and lighting are included in the price. Electricity is 230V, 50Hz AC.
Internet and phone
Some, but not all, hosts offer internet access. Use of telephones is by arrangement.
Laundry
Hosts will wash bed linen, towels and a reasonable amount of the student’s personal items. Public launderettes are also available.
Security and keys
Students are usually issued with a key to the house on arrival, but bedrooms do not normally have locks.
Bed linen, towels and cleaning
Hosts will clean the students’ rooms. Hosts supply clean bed linen once a week and bath towels twice a week. Beach towels are not provided.
Deposit & Damage Charges
No deposit is required. Damage must be paid for at a cost agreed with the Host.
Visitors
Visitors are allowed at each host’s discretion.
Noise and restrictions
Students should discuss any house rules or restrictions with their host.
Availability
Available all year to students aged 16 and older.
Holding rooms
A fee will be charged to store luggage or keep possessions in a room if students take holidays away from the school.
I thank all the staff of LAL School for my language stay in Cape Town. Teachers are very good and school facilities such as internet connection, activities and the food are satisfactory.
I feel ready to take and pass my TOEFL test thanks to four weeks of intensive work. Our teachers, made sure that we knew everything about the TOEFL test and gave us specific feedback on our progress and proficiency.
My favourite place in Cape Town is Lion’s Head where I can walk from the school. I’ve been there several times for the sunrise and sunset, which have, incidentally, been some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in my life.
I’m very happy with IELS … there is a great atmosphere at school! From week one, I had already felt at home. The teachers and staff are very professional and helpful. My English has definitely improved here and I can surely say that my experience in Malta was amazing!
I was going to LAL School for two months. I had one of the best time in my life here. I’ve met a lot of new people from different countries and some of them became very good friends. We did many activities and we saw a lot of beautiful places in Florida. My host home was just perfect!
The school system is great with the different levels and the online Advantage page where you can practice. My teacher was very friendly and taught in a good way.
One weekend, I was with some friends of school at the beach in Miami. It was very beautiful with the nearly white sand.