Junior Homestay

Severnvale has a dedicated Accommodation and Welfare Officer who has undergone Child Safeguarding training and personally recruits and regularly visits our host families. We take the welfare of the students that visit us very seriously and have rigorous recruitment processes in place, including undergoing police’s check in line with British Council guidelines. There is a continuous and open communication with our host families and Severnvale staff.

What to expect from homestay hosts:

• All our hosts are native-level English speakers.
• Daily meals included: Breakfast, packed lunch (Monday-Saturday), Sunday lunch and evening meals.
• Allergy and dietary requirements/specific requests are met where possible.
• Access to a desk/study area.
• Weekly laundry included.
• A trustworthy and reliable community of hosts, from across Shrewsbury, many of whom have been hosting with Severnvale Academy for a number of years.
• Accommodation is guaranteed to be appropriate for the students’ needs, clean and of a high standard.
• Students receive information about the home and family before arrival.
• Having a single or shared room (with student of a different nationality)
• Upon your arrival in Shrewsbury, your host will be there to greet you, share instructions on getting to school, and ensure a warm welcome when you return home.

What benefits are there to staying with a host family?

• Being welcomed and included as part of the family throughout their stay.
• Being looked after and cared for in a safe and friendly environment.
• Experiencing English family life, cuisine and culture.
• Joining in activities and social events with the family on Sundays and during other “free-time”.
• Practising English language outside of the classroom in “real-life” situations. 

Homestay Accommodation £280 per week

Dietary options (gluten free, dairy/ lactose free) £45 per week