Colchester Homestay

_{Standard of accommodation}

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• Good size single bedroom with comfortable bed
  
• Half-board accommodation is offered as standard
  
• Self-catering and Bed & breakfast may be available on request*
  
• No students share a room unless they want to
• Sheets, pillowcases and towels are provided and changed each week.
  
• You must provide your own toiletries
• Your clothes will be washed but you will need to do your own ironing
• The homestay provider cleans the room, the student keeps it tidy
• All students get a table and chair for studying
  
  * Self catering - You will buy and cook your own food.
  Bed & breakfast - Your homestay provider will only provide you breakfast in the morning.

_{Sharing English life}

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• Stay with a welcoming family
• Practise your English at meal times and in the evening
• Have fun and join in with family life
  
• Learn about English culture and tell English people about your culture

_{Based on half-board accommodation}

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• From Monday – Friday, you will get half-board (breakfast & evening meal). This also applies to individual students aged 16 and 17.
• From Monday – Friday, you cannot stay at the homestay between 09:00 – 16:00
• At the weekends, you will get all of your meals
  
• If you have any dietary preference or restrictions please
  let us know

_{Getting to and from the school}

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• On the first day, your homestay provider will bring you to the school
• All of our homestay providers are within a 5-30 minute journey time by foot or public transport

Notes

• Homestay availability can be limited at certain times of the year.  We will do our best, but please book early.
• If you have any dietary preference or restrictions, please let us know.
• Please note that there will be a £15 increase to all homestay accommodation prices during the high season (26 June –30 July 2023).
• Homestay accommodation starts on a Saturday or Sunday (unless special arrangements agreed). In the final week of your accommodation, you can stay until the Saturday or Sunday.
• Hotel accommodation or Bed & Breakfast in a Guest House can be arranged. Please contact ILC for further information.

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