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FAQs
Living in a homestay will help your English. Hosts will
spend some time each day talking with their students; the
amount of time depends on how busy they are. Remember, YOU
also need to try hard to be friendly and to make conversation.
What will my host provide?
• Breakfast and dinner every day plus a snack lunch
at weekends.
• A daily bath or shower.
• A room with a table or desk where you can work
Will my host wash my clothes?
Yes, a medium-sized bag of clothes (e.g. a T shirt or shirt
+ underwear and socks) each day. A sweater, a pair of jeans
and nightwear once a week
They will also wash your sheets and towels once a week
Will my hosts give me a key?
If you study on an adult course you will be given a key
to the house, but teenage students under 18 may not.
May I use the homestay telephone?
Your host may allow you to make a call using a ‘ CAE
phone card’
May I plug in my computer to homestay telephone?
Hosts are not required to provide internet access. Use CAE
computers free or an Internet Café in Cambridge.
What about my room?
• All homes have central heating in the bedrooms but
in England we turn off the heating at night.
• The current in UK is 220 volts. Most plugs are square
3 pin. Adaptors can be bought in Cambridge centre.
How far is my accommodation from the school?
Homes can be 25 minutes walk from school or about 5 minutes
by bus. You can buy a weekly bus ticket for under £10.
Can I take my friends to my room?
It is polite to ask your host if you are allowed to
have friends to visit and how often. They should not stay
late at night. It is not normally possible to have a friend
or family staying with you.
What if I have problems with my accommodation?
Try and discuss problems with your hosts first. If you are
still unhappy we will help you and if necessary move you
to another host.
Can I arrive or depart on a different day?
Accommodation begins on a Sunday and ends on Saturday. If
you arrive or depart on a different day, there is an extra
charge for this.
What if I have special dietary requirements?
If you are vegetarian or you are allergic to any foods please
tell us on your application form so we can tell your hosts
before you arrive. If they give you food you do not like
please speak with them.
Can I smoke in the house?
When possible we will place students with families who smoke
but many homes do not allow smoking in the house. We ask
you to respect this and smoke outside.
Will there be other students in the house?
Some hosts accept more than one student. We do not normally
place students together with those of the same mother tongue.
Is it possible to rent a room
or apartment?
We have limited availability at student residence self-catering
for students here for 12 or more weeks. Rooms/flats are
very difficult to find and are often far from school. We
are not able to arrange this type of accommodation for you.
(click here for details of places offering short term let)
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