We know that weekends can often be just as busy as weekdays, but we hope you will take a morning to help orientate your student and give them a taste of your culture.

Whether you are a host family in England or Wales, baking some typical treats are an ideal way for bonding with your student and helping them get used to English language.

Start your Saturday morning off with some baking; scones if you're in England, Welsh cakes if you're in Wales. Follow this with a short walking tour of your local area, showing your student nearby shops, public transport and points of interest. Then return home and enjoy the baked goods you made earlier. A perfect start to a wonderful cultural exchange!

Don't forget to send your Regional Manager photos or tell them about it!

Five years after the murder of a 17-year-old girl in a sleepy English town, one student is determined to uncover the truth and find the real killer.

Currently airing on BBC iPlayer and on Netflix in European countries, this TV series has scored 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and is trending everywhere!

Based in the UK and originally a book series, watching this show with your student can be a great way to spend some easy-going time together as they settle in. Why not also encourage them to read the books too?!

There is plenty to see and do in the UK, and not just the usual tourist attractions. However for international students, it can be hard to know where to choose, how to get there and what to do whilst there!

Our tailored itineraries offer students a ready-made day out to follow. Two new excursions will be released per month, covering areas in the North and South of UK. Check back here if you ever need inspiration or if your student asks for recommendations (EF Explores is also on the student bulletin board).

SOUTH ENGLAND & WALES

• Explore Canterbury
• Visit Durdle Door

NORTH ENGLAND & WALES

• Explore Sheffield
• Visit Delamere Forest

The Peak District is a National Park in the north of England. Home to scenic rolling hills and tranquil sunsets, it is no surprise that it is one of the most popular locations for hiking in the country!

Students can join EF staff on September 28th for a stunning 8km hike followed by a well deserved traditional British afternoon tea.

• When? Saturday, September 28th at 10.30am
• Where? Heathersage, Derbyshire

Please remind your student/s to check their bulletin board if they wish to attend.

With over 2000 years of history, the beautiful city of Bath is waiting for you to explore all that it has to offer.

For this EF Regional Meetup, students will experience the city from a unique angle on the River Avon. Gliding under ancient bridges, students will observe the local wildlife and end their day exploring the cobbled streets after warming up post-kayak.

• When? Saturday, September 28th at 13.50
• Where? Original Wild, Victoria Bridge Rd, Bath, BA2 3FL

Please remind your student/s to check their bulletin board if they wish to attend.

With it's streets said to be the main inspiration for Diagon Alley and other key locations in Harry Potter, York is definitely worth a visit!

For this EF Regional Meetup, Class of 25 students will take a special Harry Potter walking tour. They will visit magical set locations, explore themed shops and get a real feel for the Potter universe. They can also spend as much of their own time as they like exploring before and after.

Please remind your student/s to check their bulletin board if they wish to attend.

Steeped in academia, the city of Cambridge offers plenty to see and do with independent shops, cute cafes and awe-inspiring architecture.

For this EF Regional Meetup, Class of 25 students will take a guided tour through the streets of Cambridge, which are lined with the 32 colleges that make up the university. As an added bonus, they will go inside King's College, founded in 1441 and recognised for it's iconic chapel!

Please remind your student/s to check their bulletin board if they wish to attend.

Does your student deserve to be recognised?

Whether it's because they have gone above and beyond to support a friend, because they have been a positive force or huge help at home or at school, or because they have simply been a lovely student, you can nominate them to receive an EF Student Recognition Award.

Click here to nominate an EF student!

Welcoming an international student into your home is a special thing to do and we want to hear all about it!

Send us your photos and stories so that we can show the global HSEY family just how amazing our UK host families are.

Send your photos or stories to your Regional Manager today!

Our Facebook group is a great place to share photos and stories with your fellow host families.

It is also used for:

• Asking questions
• Important updates
• Community engagement
• Getting to know the UK team

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