INTERNATIONAL
Homestay
Your Home from Home
Homestay at Oxford High School GDST provides international students with the chance to live with a local British family, offering a nurturing and culturally rich alternative to boarding. Through our experienced guardianship partners, students are matched with carefully selected host families who provide a safe, welcoming home.
Homestay and Guardianship
Oxford High School GDST is a day school, which means all pupils live locally with families in and around Oxford. For international students, we offer a Homestay programme, a warm, family-based alternative to boarding.
Through our trusted guardianship partners, students are placed with carefully selected host families who provide a safe, supportive home environment. Homestay offers a unique opportunity to experience everyday British life, build independence, and feel part of a real community.
It’s more than just accommodation, it’s a chance to live, learn, and grow in one of the UK’s most inspiring cities.
What is Homestay?
Homestay allows international students to live with a British host family while attending Oxford High School GDST. It’s a nurturing alternative to boarding, offering the comfort of a home environment and daily immersion in British life.
Benefits of Homestay:
- A warm, family atmosphere with personal care and support
- Daily immersion in British culture and language
- A structured, secure environment for study and wellbeing
- Opportunities to build lasting relationships and independence
- Convenient access to school and local amenities
How it works:
- Students are placed with host families through our trusted guardianship agencies
- Families are carefully vetted and supported to ensure high standards of care
- Ongoing communication between the school, guardianship agency, and family ensures a smooth experience
- Homestay arrangements are flexible and tailored to each student’s needs
Oxford High School GDST has a partnership with two highly respected guardianship agencies UK Guardians and Quest Guardians
Why Choose Homestay?
Family Comfort
- A welcoming home environment eases the transition to a new country and school
- Personalised care and attention from a host family
- A safe, stable setting that supports wellbeing and academic focus
Outstanding Education
- Homestay complements the high academic standards of GDST schools
- Students thrive in a lifestyle that balances independence with support
- A network of care between host family, guardian, and school ensures a cohesive experience
Cultural Immersion
- Daily life with a British family builds fluency and confidence in English
- Pupils gain insight into UK customs and traditions
- Opportunities to share their own culture, fostering mutual respect and understanding
Preparation for University
- Learn essential life skills in a supportive setting
- Build independence and confidence for life beyond school
- Create lasting connections and support networks
Meet our Guardianship Partners
