Become a LIAF School House:
Better Hosts for Better Educational Experiences

 

A warm, homely environment makes true full-immersion possible.
Thank you for caring, teaching, and sharing.

 

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Why become a LIAF School House?

1. It is free to sign up
2. You are free to choose when and who to host
3. Meet motivated young people from around the world
4. It is simple to set up and manage (like having one more young person at home — but fairly paid)
5. Make money while providing meaningful educational experiences

 

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Our policy: No co-nationals / Same language

 

As a Host family you may host up to 4 students at any given time.

We require our School Houses NOT to host students of the same nationality/language. Examples:

If you have an Italian student, do not accept another Italian; if you have a Colombian guest, avoid hosting a Spanish student.

Exception: when students explicitly request to share together (e.g., 14–15 year-olds travelling in pairs).

 

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What do students/parents expect as included in the price?

 

Before arrival:

• Accept or decline requests using the button provided (“accept” / “decline”);
• Receive a phone call from the accepted student a few days before arrival.

 

For their stay:

• Pick up (usually on weekends) and drop off the student(s) at the airport shuttle stop;
• Spend one weekend day with the student doing something enjoyable;
• Provide full board: breakfast, lunch/packed lunch, dinner and a clean room/home;
• Provide five 30-minute “conversation sessions” (Mon–Fri) to practise English and reflect on daily experiences.

 

You should, in general:

• Be kind and helpful (bus routes, gym sign-ups, etc.);
• Follow the specifications on our portal;
• Remember the accompanying teacher represents the school/parents, not LIAF — please contact us directly for support.

We will support you at every step: setup, vetting, training and any assistance before, during and after the student’s stay.

 

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Payments

You receive a fixed weekly amount per student (double for a twin share), covering the standard services listed above.

Additional educational time can be offered when requested by students/families:

• £200 per week for 10 hours of conversation/learning;
• £300 per week for 15 hours (often when hosting 2+ students);
• £250 per week for afternoon “CLIL” educational activities.

These extra costs are shared among students in the same School House / school group.

Example: With a fixed weekly amount of £240 + conversation + afternoon activities, you could earn:

• £690/week for an individual student
• £930/week for a twin share

Extra expenses: tickets, transport and activity fees are paid directly by students. If an activity requires the host to pay, students also cover the host’s cost.

Who makes the payments

Payments are made within the first Friday of the student’s stay:

• Paid by us (for school groups);
• Or paid directly by the students.

 

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Optional services

 

Morning “lessons”

These sessions follow a homeschool-style structure. Suggested schedule:

• 10 hours/week → 9.30–10.30, break, 11.00–12.00 (Mon–Fri);
• 15 hours/week → 9.00–10.30, break, 11.00–12.30 (Mon–Fri).

More details here

 

Afternoon Activities

Every afternoon and weekend, students take part in cultural, recreational, or educational activities. For part-time workers, activities are arranged around the work schedule.

More details here

 

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14–15 year old students in accompanied groups

Main differences compared to work-experience students:

• Twin share recommended;
• Students choose morning “lessons”;
• Students expect afternoon activities (full-time with host) or supervised sports/gym sessions.

 

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Work placements (Over 16)

 

Students often choose a School House based on distance to workplaces. You may help us find opportunities near your home.

Share this link with local businesses: cafés, shops, charities and organisations often welcome our trainees.

 

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What to write in your Listings

Your paid listings on learn-in-a-flash.com and work-related-learning.com appear together with unpaid work experiences. Browse existing listings for inspiration.

You may also read our 10 tips to be successful.

I’m in! Sign up to become a School House. Click here to Register