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Home tuition for all ages
Live and learn in your teacher’s home in the UK
or study online from the comfort of your own home
2021
Bedroom Bathroom Laundry
Private bedroom Private bathroom is and towels
available for additional cost are provided
Lounge Living room Kitchen
Become immersed in Personalised lessons Meals with the
British family life in the teacher’s home family are included
Online
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Why is Bucksmore Home Tuition right for me? Courses
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Now
> A leading provider > Teachers with > Immersive Available
of home tuition approved environment
Bucksmore Home Tuition qualifications Students can expect to make
See p.18
Overview of courses
(formerly Bucksmore Homelingua) We ask that our teachers have faster progress on a Bucksmore
has welcomed students for over an English teaching qualification Home Tuition one-to-one course Adults (Ages 18+) Juniors (Ages 13-17) Children (Ages 6-12)
20 years. We are accredited such as the University of than in a traditional school
English Immersion
by the British Council as a Cambridge (CELTA) or Trinity environment.
recognised home tuition and College (TESOL) qualification. English + Culture
By living in the home of their
online courses provider. We are For school teachers, we request
teacher, students can immerse Exam Preparation
also a member of EnglishUK. a postgraduate teaching
themselves in the language
qualification – either a PGCE in Family
outside of lesson times, so they
the UK or PGDE in Ireland.
can practice English studied in Business English
class in a real-life context.
Specialist Topics
School Subjects
> Personalised course > Programmes available > Safe and protected:
to suit you every week of the year Covid secure School / University Preparation
A unique and tailored course Home Tuition courses run Student and teacher welfare is English with Activities
for each and every student. All 52 weeks of the year. Please our number one priority. Due to
aspects of the course - from note the availability of specific the private nature of the courses, School Holidays
lessons and skills, to leisure time teachers does depend on the time Home Tuition is a great option for Christmas Experience
and even cultural visits - can be of year. continuing learning and travelling
Rural Experience
customised according to your as things improve. We have
needs and learning goals. introduced a variety of measures Custom Watch our
to help minimise the risks of ‘Day in the Life’
COVID-19 and adapt these in line
video
with the latest advice.
Sample Timetable (25 hours of tuition)
Personalise your course Day Morning Afternoon Evening
Customise your course in three easy steps:
Day 1 Excursion to Oxford Excursion to Oxford Movie night
Personalised lesson &
Day 2 Personalised lesson
> > Walking tour of local area
Coursework session &
Homework session
Day 3 Personalised lesson Relax in the garden
Visit to castle
1. Choose your course 2. Choose your location 3. Choose your dates Day 4 Personalised lesson Excursion to countryside Cooking with teacher
Bucksmore Home Tuition offers Choose from over 100 locations Decide on a convenient time for
over 20 different courses that can across the UK & Ireland. you – Bucksmore Home Tuition Personalised lesson &
Day 5 Personalised lesson BBQ
be entirely personalised to fit your courses are available all year Visit to historical attraction
needs. round. You can study for as many Coursework session &
weeks as you like, and you can also Day 6 Personalised lesson Games night
Join on your own or as a family Trip to museum
choose how many hours per week
and choose from our 1:1 or 2:1
to study for. Day 7 Excursion to London Shopping time Family party night
learning options.
Who are these
12 courses for? Courses 13
Young learners wanting a
English for juniors safe, family environment
> English Immersion
Ages 13 - 17 Students at boarding schools
A personalised General English course designed for the needs
in the UK or abroad, needing
immersive programmes of junior students. This is a perfect course for young learners
in the school holidays who are looking to improve their speaking, listening, reading
Our young learners live and learn in the family and writing skills. The total immersion environment means
Students needing an intensive,
that students speak and listen to English all day, helping
home of a friendly, professional teacher who will focussed programme to
build their confidence and increase their English ability.
Year-round courses prepare for important exams
365
(Sunday - Saturday) design a course to suit their academic needs.
> Exam Preparation
All language levels Many Bucksmore Home Tuition tutors are current or former school Our intensive exam preparation courses deliver results rapidly
teachers. They are able to cover everything from English Language by personalising the course to your academic needs and exam
skills to revision for Science, Maths, and many other school subjects. goals. Our exam specialist teachers can help you prepare for
1:1 or 2:1 immersion
environment Included in the English exams as well as university and work exams.
Students speak and listen to English all day in the family
home environment, helping them build confidence and
course fee Exam courses include:
Full adult greatly improve their language level in a short time. • IELTS™ • Cambridge First (FCE)
supervision Personalised course with • TOEFL® • Cambridge Advanced (CAE)
your chosen teacher • iBT® • School exams
• Cambridge Preliminary
Adult supervision
(PET)
of your child
> English with Activities
Accommodation in the
Students can combine their English lessons with a bespoke
home of the teacher,
activity package based on their interests. Packages include:
with private bedroom
History, Music, Adventure Activities, Horse Riding or Tennis.
All meals taken at home > School Subjects
Two half-day trips or This course provides expert tutoring in their chosen subject
activities per week and whilst also benefiting from the immersive English environment.
Our teachers have extensive knowledge of the school system as
one full-day weekend
well as in-depth expertise in any particular subject chosen by the
trip for courses of more
student.
than two weeks
Exam preparation courses include:
Pre-arrival online • GCSE
assessment and • AS / A Levels
academic evaluation • International Baccalaureate (IB)
Available subjects include: Maths, English, Physics, Biology,
Study materials for
Chemistry, History and Geography
use during the stay
Course fees
Personal end-of-
Per week UK Exam Ireland Exam course report
Per week School Subjects (1:1)
Preparation Preparation
Certificate of attendance Secondary A-Level
1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp)
15 hours £1,410 £1,510
15 hours £1,310 £895 £1,370 £955 €1,650 €1,155 €1,700 €1,205 Travel insurance
20 hours £1,570 £1,670
20 hours £1,495 £1,010 £1,555 £1,070 €1,900 €1,330 €1,950 €1,380
Course book to take home on 25 hours £1,720 £1,820
25 hours £1,650 £1,125 £1,710 £1,185 €2,150 €1,505 €2,200 €1,555
Exam Preparation courses 30 hours £1,870 £1,970
30 hours £1,805 £1,240 £1,865 £1,300
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courses for?
> English Immersion
English for children Young learners wanting a
A General English course for children that builds
safe, family environment
Ages 6 - 12 confidence and develops speaking fluency.
Children preparing for a
boarding school in the UK Activity-based learning allows your child to practise
English in a comfortable setting.
Students travelling alone
Your child will study at the home of a caring for the first time who need
and professional teacher. extra care and attention > Boarding School Preparation
Year-round courses
365 A course specially designed for students planning
(Sunday - Saturday) on studying at a boarding school in the UK or Ireland.
Our courses are adapted for younger students aged 6-12 and our
teachers are specially selected to look after younger students. Our teachers will help prepare your child for life
All language levels Many of our teachers are current or former school teachers and at school, including practical and cultural lessons.
are experienced in hosting young learners.
1:1 or 2:1 immersion Boarding School Preparation courses include:
environment The course will be a mixture of lessons and activity based learning Included in the • Greater understanding of UK and Ireland
appropriate to the child’s age and needs. course fee boarding schools and curricula
Full adult • Visit a UK or Irish boarding school
supervision A large focus will be on conversation and speaking fluency, as well Personalised course with
as building confidence in conversational English. your chosen teacher • Develop independent study skills
• Practical life skills for boarding schools
Adult supervision
of your child > School Subjects
This is a total immersion course for young learners who
Private bedroom in
would like to focus on a particular academic subject in
the teacher’s home English such as maths or science. The teacher is a fully
qualified primary school teacher.
All meals taken at home
Per week School Subjects (1:1)
Two half-day trips or 15 hours £1,610
activities per week and
20 hours £1,770
one full-day weekend
trip for courses of more 25 hours £1,920
than two weeks 30 hours £2,070
Pre-arrival online
assessment and
academic evaluation
Study materials for Welfare and Safety
The security and well-being of our students
use during the stay
is of paramount importance. To ensure our
Personal end-of- students have a safe and enjoyable time,
Course fees Bucksmore Home Tuition has a detailed
course report
student welfare policy that teachers follow.
Per week United Kingdom Ireland Certificate of attendance
Students aged 12 and under are not
1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) allowed out of the home alone, and
Travel insurance
15 hours £1,515 £1,050 €1,950 €1,365 are supervised at all times.
20 hours £1,700 £1,175 €2,200 €1,540
25 hours £1,860 £1,300 €2,450 €1,715
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School holiday programmes British culture courses
Tomoko’s
Christmas
experience
Half-Term Study Summer Duo (Ages 13 - 17) Rural Experience Traditional Christmas and New Year
Year round Summer only 1 week: 21 - 27 December
365 365 Year round (Christmas only)
(Sunday - Saturday) 2 weeks: 21 December - 3 January
(Christmas and New Year)
All language levels
All language levels All language levels
All language levels
Make the most of you school Enjoy a 2:1 course with another Experience life in the
Experience a traditional British
holidays with specialist tuition student from a different country British countryside
Christmas and New Year
Available for international students who choose not to Summer Duo is a student matching service offered Rural Experience is a unique opportunity for students to Experience the magic of Christmas with your teacher’s
to travel home for their holidays and wish to work on by Bucksmore Home Tuition for courses during the live in a rural setting and take part in typical countryside family in the UK or Ireland! A one or two week course,
their academic studies between terms. summer period. Junior students aged 13-17 can request activities such as baking, dog walking and horse riding. It combining English language tuition with full immersion in
to be matched with another international student is perfect for those wishing to take a break from city life, all the Christmas festivities and family fun. The Christmas
Students can make the most of their holidays with one studying on the same course. We match students based or for those who just want to spend time in the outdoors immersion course is made up of 10 hours of formal lessons
or two-week courses designed to improve their grasp on gender, age, English level and first language. and see what country life means for the British. and 5 hours of festive activity based learning per week.
of English for Academic Purposes. This can also be
combined with revision for specific school subjects. The 2:1 price will be applied to any course booked Additional activities such as quad-biking, clay pigeon Included in the course fee
before the end of April 2021, even if we are unable to shooting and hot air balloon rides are available as extras.
find a match. • 10 hours of lessons & • Total immersion and
Our teachers also provide a fully structured programme The course is available with or without tuition.
5 hours of activity integration into your
of activities and excursions to ensure they have a fun,
Included in the course fee based learning teacher’s family life
productive and engaging stay, even outside of lessons.
• Christmas activities • Study materials and
Per week 2:1 (pp) • Personalised course • Accommodation in the student information pack
• Private bedroom
Per week Lessons (15 hrs) 20 hours £980 with qualified teacher home of the teacher
• Certificate of attendance
with private bedroom • Personalised course to
1:1 2:1 (pp) • Adult supervision
meet student’s interests • Travel insurance
£1,440 £1,000 of your child • All meals taken
Prep
at home • All meals taken at home
School Dates available
(6-12) Sunday 27 June - Saturday 10 July Per week No Lessons Per week UK Ireland
Senior £1,245 £935
Sunday 11 July - Saturday 24 July 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp)
School
Sunday 25 July - Saturday 07 August Adult £995 £785 Adult £1,125 £885 €1,340 €1,005
(13-17)
(18+) (18+)
University £950 £745
Junior £1,310 £895 Junior £1,495 £1010 €1,740 €1,305
(18+)
(13-17) (13-17)
1:1 lessons can be added at an additional cost on request. Family package options available on request.
Family package options available on request.
365 Year-round courses
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Bucksmore Home Tuition Online All language levels
All ages
1:1 or 2:1 live lessons
Our online courses enable you to continue to benefit from Bucksmore Home Tuition’s How do I become a
personalised approach and expert teachers from your home at a time that suits you. Flexible schedule
Bucksmore Online student?
seven days a week
So, whether you are looking to maximise your progression in English, continue to study your school
subjects, prepare for exams or university, we can create a bespoke online course just for you. 1. Submit an enquiry
Go to either www.homelingua.com/enquiry or
Included in the contact info@bucksmore.com. Please provide us
course fee with as much information as possible in order to
Personalised course with help us recommend the perfect teacher for you.
your chosen teacher
2. Recieve an expert course
recommendation
Pre-arrival online
assessment and Our expert Course Consultants will find you a
academic evaluation teacher who matches your personal study goals and
suggest a timetable which is mutually convenient for
My instructor made our classes you and your teacher.
Personal end-of-
interesting and entertaining. I course report
think that these online classes are a good 3. Confirm your course
alternative to usual summer camps. Certificate of completion Once you are happy with your teacher
recommendation, you will be asked to pay the
Amaury, France
course fee to confirm your course and guarantee
English Online
your teacher. We’ll then send you all the information
you need to get online.
> English Language > Univeristy Preparation Why learn online 4. Download and install Zoom
Whether you are a complete beginner or advanced learner, our Our higher education specialists will help you make the
with Bucksmore
Home Tuition? Our lessons take place using the leading
qualified English teachers help you maximise your progress in a tough decisions of choosing which subject to take and where
video-conferencing software Zoom, so make sure
short period of time with personalised one-to-one lessons. to apply.
Experienced tutors you have this installed to start your course.
Teachers use a variety of methods to keep students engaged They’ll also help you figure out how to apply, and provide expertly matched to each
online with an emphasis on interactivity. advice on personal statements and entrance exams to help student’s needs and goals 5. Start learning Online
you secure your place at a top university.
Choose from General English, English for Academic Purposes, Log in, and you’re ready to start your first lesson
Business English, Exam Preparation or Specialised Courses.
> Oxbridge Insight Live lessons with no with your teacher. Our academic team will be here
Watch our prerecorded content to support you every step of the way.
> Subject Revision For ambitious students looking
to attend University of Oxford or Oxbridge Insight
Focus on a particular academic subject in English such as Established online
the University of Cambridge, we video
maths, science, history, business or economics. learning platform Course fees
also have a specialist programme
Our teachers have extensive knowledge of the school matching students with Oxbridge with interactive
system as well as in-depth expertise in any particular graduates. learning facilities
Tuition Hours Course Fee
subject chosen by the student.
Get first-hand insight into your Per Week
Exam preparation courses include: GCSE, AS / A Level, course of interest, understand the application process, Detailed needs analysis
International Baccalaureate (IB).
5 x 1 hour sessions £350
including how to pick a college, and learn about life as an and course adapted
Oxbridge student. as you progress 10 x 1 hour sessions £700
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loves teaching from
Academic standards her home in Suffolk
Our Qualifications
Bucksmore Home Tuition teachers
are recruited using a strict application
process. We request that teachers
Observations
Each teacher is observed on a yearly
have an English teaching qualification
basis to ensure academic quality and
such as the University of Cambridge
to help with teacher development.
(CELTA) or the Trinity College
(TESOL) qualification. For school
teachers, we request a postgraduate Training Sessions
teaching qualification – either a PGCE Throughout the year Bucksmore
in the UK or PGDE in Ireland. Home Tuition academic staff
hold regular training sessions
and professional development
Teacher Selection Process
training for teachers and staff.
Teachers go through a rigorous five-
step recruitment process before
becoming an active Bucksmore
Home Tuition teacher. This process
English Language Teaching Accreditation
includes a comprehensive interview,
police background and reference We are accredited by the British We are a member of EnglishUK, the
checks, and a full home inspection. Council as a home tuition provider in national association of language
the United Kingdom. training centres in the UK.
Inspections
Before a student can study with a
teacher, a member of the Head Office
team inspects the teacher’s home
and meets their family, with further
Why is this important? What does EnglishUK do?
inspections every two years.
• It ensures we have appropriately • It supports its members through
qualified teachers that are teaching training, best practices and
Support quality courses. accreditation to ensure students
The head office team monitors • It inspects course management, have the best possible experience.
courses and student progress training and procedures. • It protects students with a
constantly – which includes collecting • It ensures accommodations are of a complaints scheme and Student
high standard. Emergency Support Fund.
initial student feedback to check
• It checks that student welfare and
on progress and satisfaction. under-18s safeguarding measures
are in place.
• There is a full inspection every four
years with spot checks and other
inspections throughout the period.
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Meet our teachers You can choose from over 150
teachers across the UK & Ireland
Be part of the family with home tuition and stay in charming locations across the UK and Ireland. A home tuition
course is not just about making great academic progress; it is also a chance to visit the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Bucksmore Home Tuition has teachers throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, including London, Oxford,
Cambridge, Brighton, Edinburgh and Dublin. Our immersion courses include accommodation at the teacher’s home
with a private bedroom. En-suite or private bathroom options are available for an additional charge.
Andrea T View full profile
Michelle M
Location: Hampton, London
Nearest Airport: Heathrow (LHR)
Courses Taught: English Immersion, Exam
Preparation, Business English, Family Courses
Andrea is a CELTA qualified teacher, specialising in
Highlands
business and exam English. Before becoming a homestay
teacher, Andrea had a career in human resources, working
for a major international company in the UK and Russia,
and then as a teacher in the Further Education sector.
Andrea lives in Hampton, in south west London, with
royal parks and the River Thames within walking distance
View full profile
of the house.
Edinburgh
Michelle
Rowena G M View full profile
Location: Barrington, Central England
Nearest Airport: London Stansted (STN)
Durham
Courses Taught: Rural Experience, Family
Courses, IELTS Preparation
Rowena is a CELTA and PGCE qualified teacher,
York
specialising English Immersion and Exam Preparation
courses including FCE, IELTS and CAE. Rowena lives in Manchester
the picturesque village of Barrington, just seven miles Liverpool
from Cambridge. Rowena’s home is a large five bedroom
Dublin
converted windmill which dates back to the 1820’s. There
is a large garden with an outdoor swimming pool, pizza
oven, vegetable plot, games room, an orchard.
Birmingham
Michelle Stratford- Cambridge
Stephen S M View full profile upon-Avon
Cheltenham
Location: Cherry Hinton, Cambridge
Nearest Airport: London Stansted (STN) Bristol Oxford
Cardiff
Courses Taught: English Immersion, English + Culture London
Stephen spent 15 years as a manager in industry, and Bath Brighton
has a first class honours degree in management. Since
changing career Stephen has gained the internationally
Hastings
Cornwall Bournemouth
recognised CELTA certificate in English teaching. Stephen Exeter
lives in the suburb of Cherry Hinton in Cambridge.
Cambridge home to the prestigious University of
Cambridge, dating to 1209, is one of the UK’s most
charming cities.
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Living immersed in I participated with my
English culture is the best daughter and we had a very
way to learn and improve good time. The teacher
I’m more confident in
your skills in English.. listened to our requests,
speaking English now.
(My teacher) Diana is so we were satisfied with
The opportunity to study
exceptional. She always everything.
with the teacher alone
found the best way to
makes it possible to create
teach me new vocabulary Tamami, Japan
Family Study
the lessons based on the
and showed great interest
student’s needs, so that
Activities & Trips in involving me in the true
studying is more intensive.
English lifestyle.
That’s why you can make
A home tuition course combines focussed a good progress in a
home lessons with fun cultural activities and Esperanza, Colombia relatively short time.
English for Life My experience was really
trips. It is the perfect way to enjoy a study useful for my learning of
holiday while experiencing life in a British or English and I advise this to Linus, Germany
Irish family. anyone who wants a full English for Juniors
immersion course.
On a Bucksmore Home Tuition course, some afternoons
will be spent engaged in activities and trips with your
Marta, Italy
teacher. Activities include city tours, museum visits,
Summer Duo
art exhibitions, cooking and baking, traditional British Laurence shares
afternoon tea, visiting castles and many more!
his Home Tuition
If you have special requests for activities or places you
experience
would like to visit, please speak to your Bucksmore
Home Tuition Course Consultant – we can create
personalised trip packages for you.
Excursions can include:
• City visits • Arts and crafts
• Castles/stately homes • Visit the Cotswolds
• Museum visits • Amusement parks
• Shopping trips • Afternoon tea
• UNESCO sites • Sporting activities
• Theatre trips
Please note some trips and activities may incur an
additional activity package fee.26 How do I become a 27
Sample Timetables
home tuition student?
Sample Timetable (15 hours of tuition)
1. Please provide us with as much information as possible in order to
help us recommend the perfect teacher for you e.g. preferred dates, Day Morning Afternoon Evening
Submit an location, language level, type of tuition, hours of tuition, interests,
Day 1 Excursion to countryside Afternoon tea Movie night
hobbies, preferred type of teacher and study goals.
Enquiry
Day 2 Personalised lesson Baking with teacher Family games night
Day 3 Personalised lesson Visit to historic house Project preparation
Our expert Course Consultants (who may contact you first to ask for Personalised lesson Tour of local castle Ghost walk
2. more details) will make a personalised teacher recommendation based
Day 4
on the information you have provided. Teachers will be reserved for 48
Receive a hours after the profile is sent. Please reply within 48 hours to secure
Day 5 Personalised lesson Trip to the seaside Sports evening
Proposal the teacher or request another profile.
Day 6 Personalised lesson Crazy golf Family party night
Day 7 Excursion to Brighton Shopping time Free time
Once you are happy with your teacher recommendation, you will be
asked to pay a deposit (£500/€500) in order to confirm your course
3. and guarantee your teacher.
Confirm your Once your deposit has been received, you will be sent a course Sample Timetable (20 hours of tuition)
Course confirmation email welcoming you as a Bucksmore Home Tuition
student.
Day Morning Afternoon Evening
Day 1 Excursion to London Excursion to London Family games night
Day 2 Personalised lesson Discover the local area Homework session
4. You can now personalise your itinerary and choose activities and visits
to suit your needs, as well as book airport transfers (if required - for
Final additional fee).
Day 3 Personalised lesson Bicycle ride Movie night
Arrangements
Day 4 Personalised lesson Trip to Brighton Fish & chips dinner
Personalised lesson &
Day 5 Personalised lesson Sports Evening
Free time
Personalised lesson &
Day 6 Personalised lesson Socialising with the family
Cinema trip
5. Finally, it’s time to arrive at your teacher’s home and be welcomed Day 7 Visit to local museum Shopping time Family party night
Meet your to Bucksmore Home Tuition!
Teacher!
*Please see page 5 for a sample 25 hour timetable.28
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Partners and AccreditationsCourses & Fees 2020/2021
All fees listed are per week, unless specified
Adults (Ages 18+) English for the holidays (Ages 6+)
United Kingdom Ireland United Kingdom
English for Life
English Immersion English Immersion Exam Preparation English Immersion Exam Preparation Half-Term* Ages 6-12 Ages 13-17 Ages 18+
Exam Preparation 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp)
15 hours £1,440 £1,000 £1,245 £935 £950 £745
15 hours £995 £785 £1,045 £835 €1,230 €860 €1,280 €910
*Extra night supplement for a Friday - Sunday stay is available for the reduced price of £210 per student. Only available in October,
20 hours £1,125 £885 £1,185 £935 €1,380 €965 €1,430 €1,015
February and March-April.
25 hours £1,235 £990 £1,300 £1,040 €1,530 €1,070 €1,580 €1,120
30 hours £1,360 £1,090 £1,420 £1,145 €1,680 €1,175 €1,730 €1,225
United Kingdom
Summer Duo
English for Work United Kingdom Ireland 2:1 (pp) International student matching service
Business English 20 hours £980
Specialist Courses 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp)
British Culture Courses (Ages 6+)
15 hours £1,125 £845 €1,400 €980
20 hours £1,265 £950 €1,600 €1,120
Traditional United Kingdom Ireland
25 hours £1,410 £1,050 €1,800 €1,260
Christmas and
30 hours £1,565 £1,155 €2,000 €1,400
New Year 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp)
Family (All ages) Adults (Ages 18+) £995 £785 €1,235 €990
English for the United Kingdom Juniors (Ages 13-17) £1,310 £895 €1,860 €1,240
Family Family Study Family Visit United Kingdom
One parent & one child Both parent & child receive lessons Only one family member receives lessons Rural
No Lessons (1:1 lessons can be added at an additional cost on request)
courses (combined price) (combined price) Experience
1:1 2:1 (pp)
15 hours £1,595 £1,550
Adults (Ages 18+) £995 £785
20 hours £1,750 £1,705
Juniors (Ages 13-17) £1,310 £895
25 hours £1,905 £1,860
Children (Ages 6-12) £1,515 £1,050
30 hours £2,060 £2,015
Juniors (Ages 13 - 17) Online (Ages 6+)
5 x 1 hour sessions per week 10 x 1 hour sessions per week
English for Juniors United Kingdom Ireland Online
1:1
English Immersion English Immersion Exam Preparation English Immersion Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation £350 £700
1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp)
15 hours £1,310 £895 £1,370 £955 €1,650 €1,155 €1,700 €1,205 Additional services
20 hours £1,495 £1,010 £1,555 £1,070 €1,900 €1,330 €1,950 €1,380
25 hours £1,650 £1,125 £1,710 £1,185 €2,150 €1,505 €2,200 €1,555 United Kingdom Ireland
Miscellaneous
30 hours £1,805 £1,240 £1,865 £1,300 Costs & Fees Junior Junior
Adult (ages 18+) Adult (ages 18+)
(ages 6-17) (ages 6-17)
Children (Ages 6 - 12)
Private bathroom
£150 £150 €160 €160
English for United Kingdom Ireland (per week)
Children Additional night
1:1 2:1 (pp) 1:1 2:1 (pp) £100 £100 €120 €120
English Immersion (no lessons)
15 hours £1,515 £1,050 €1,950 €1,365 Additional student**
20 hours £1,700 £1,175 €2,200 €1,540 (per week, with £700 £750 €750 €800
25 hours £1,860 £1,300 €2,450 €1,715 lessons)
Additional person**
School Subjects (Ages 6 - 17) £550 £500 €600 €550
(per week, no lessons)
United Kingdom Transfers Available on request - prices vary by location Available on request - prices vary by location
School Subjects Primary Secondary A-Level ** Available on family courses only.
1:1
15 hours £1,610 £1,410 £1,510
20 hours £1,770 £1,570 £1,670
25 hours £1,920 £1,720 £1,820
30 hours £2,070 £1,870 £1,970
1 2R Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Key information R's hobbies and interests
Country United Kingdom I love horses and horse-riding. We are an active family who
City Cambridge enjoy cycling, roller-blading and walking in the surrounding
Pets at home Dog area with our dogs. I love horses and am actively involved
Children at home Yes with our local branch of the Pony Club. We have a basketball
hoop and in the summer we play badminton and croquet in
Teacher smokes No
the garden. We also have a home-made punt which we use
Bathroom type En-suite bathroom available on the river at the bottom of our garden. I also enjoy baking;
Internet WiFi available with no restrictions especially cakes, and arts and crafts.
Click here to see a map of where this teacher lives
About R
I am an experienced teacher with many years of teaching
both English as a foreign language and in the further
education sector. I have also taught exam classes such as
FCE, IELTS and CAE. Now with 2 primary school-aged boys, I
assist at their school where I am also a Parent Governor. We 5's home
really enjoy meeting new students and having them stay as Our house is a large 5 bedroom converted windmill which
part of the family. Every student is different and their course dates back to the 1820’s. There is a large garden with an
is carefully planned to help them benefit as much as possible outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor pizza oven, vegetable
from their stay. plot, games room, an orchard (from where we make our own
apple juice in the autumn), and other outbuildings. Students
will stay in their own private room with en suite toilet and
shower. We also have access to a neighbours’ tennis courts
a short walk away.
5's background
I have the CELTA certificate in teaching English as a foreign
language. I also have the Postgraduate Certificate in
Education and a BSc in Equine Science.
Cambridge and the area
We live in the picturesque village of Barrington, just 7 miles
from Cambridge, which has one of the largest village greens
in the UK. It is a small and friendly village with about 1,000
inhabitants. Some of the houses – including the pub, date
back to the 13th century. There is also a small shop, post
office, primary school and church.
Nominated airports for transfers
Stansted (STN) : GBP 100
5's family
Heathrow Airport: GBP 170
I live with my husband, who is an economist, and our three
Gatwick Airport: GBP 220
children: J (2005) who likes computer games, chess, coin
*Other transfer locations are available on request.
collecting and Doctor Who; P (2007) who likes racing cars,
A GBP 30 each way fee applies for students travelling
rugby and anything active; and H (2009) who is our designer
Unaccompanied Minor (UM).
and likes Five Nights at Freddy's. We have two friendly dogs:
an old basset hound called Snuffy and a younger springer
called Beano, along with six chickens and a cockerel.Excursions available with this teacher On each course there are two half-day excursions per week and one full-day weekend excursion for courses of two weeks of more. Please find details of some of the excursions available with this teacher. More excursions may be available and if you have specific requests, please contact your course consultant before the course starts. A trip to Cambridge Visit this magnificent city, home to the prestigious University of Cambridge founded in the 13th century. Wander down The Backs, see some of the most famous Colleges, then climb up to the top of Great St Marys Church and admire the views. After that head down and stop at one of the traditional coffee shops for tea and cake. To finish your trip off, head to the shopping centre and browse around the shops. Cost: Free A trip to Wimpole Hall Estate Take a step back in time and see a traditional English estate, dating back to 1640, set in 12 km2 of parkland. Look around the beautiful mansion with its Georgian interiors and stunning paintings. Then stroll around the parterre garden and the wonderful walled garden full of fruit and vegetables. Finally stop off at the cafe and gift shops. Cost: Free A trip to Duxford Imperial War Museum If you like aeroplanes, then you will want to see one of the largest displays of old planes. Get up close to a Spitfire, marvel at the supersonic Concorde, peer into General Montgomery's wartime caravans and experience the size and scale of the mighty tanks. In the newly transformed American Air Museum open from 19 March, find out about American air power from the First World War and beyond. Discover the personal stories of those whose lives have been shaped by their experiences of war. Lots of interactive displays and hangers to explore! Cost: Free A trip to London Taking to train up to Kings Cross Station and see where Harry Potter found platform 9 3/4. then hop onto London's tube to get to one of the famous museums - the National History Museum, Victoria and Albert or the National Gallery etc. After this take a stroll through the parks and pass my Buckingham Palace, then to the main shopping area in Oxford Street. Cost: £45 A trip to Newmarket - the home of Horse Racing We will start at the gallops to see where the race horses train, then onto a tour around the famous National Stud - see where some of the most famous race horses are bred and look at the foals (if its the right time of the year!) A stop at one of the old pubs for lunch followed by a visit to the National Horse Racing Museum where you can view magnificent trophies, paintings and even have a go on the horse racing simulator and pretend you are in a horse racing race itself! Cost: £45 fff
English with Adventure Activities
Course Highlights
• Personalised 1:1 tuition
• Explore the local area
• Try out new exciting activities
Ideal for our thrill-seeking
students, an English Learning Outcomes
+ Adventure course
• Become more confident using
combines English language English in everyday situations
learning with a variety of • Develop knowledge of English
adventure experiences in grammar and structures
• Expand vocabulary
the local area.
• Experience living in a
Students stay with their
British household
own personal language • Increase British cultural understanding
teacher who shall organise • Try out exciting adventure
exciting activity sessions activities and improve your
skills while having fun
for fun-packed afternoons
and evenings.
2English Language
> Online test > Welcome email > Arrival feedback
Before arriving, all students Students receive a welcome email After two days, once they have
are asked to complete an in order to help establish their arrived and settled in, students
online language test consisting preferences in areas such as food, will be asked for feedback in
of 40 grammatical and 40 activities and excursions. This various areas relating to their first
vocabulary based questions, as is also used by teachers to help impressions overall satisfaction
well as a short writing section. determine a student’s written of the course so far. Students are
Homelingua teachers use this language abilities, and provides an encouraged to be as open and
in order to evaluate students’ excellent opportunity demonstrate honest as possible, in order to
current language level, in order their language skills as well as ensure they receive a high-quality
to best deliver the course. help guide their teacher toward experience with Homelingua.
the areas they wish to develop.
Activity-Based Learning
> Homelingua learning techniques > Activity-based learning
Homelingua teachers use a range of modern An excellent way to take learning out of the classroom
teaching approaches and techniques, such as the and directly apply it the real world, students will
communicative approach and guided discovery be able to apply interactional and transactional
to develop fluency and understanding of the language skills within a range of contexts.
language within a variety of subject areas.
This may include a short research project, navigational
Throughout the 1:1 (or 2:1) tuition, students will develop activities where they need to use the skills they have
their confidence whilst enhancing their vocabulary and gained to acquire knowledge or complete certain tasks
grammatical skill set within a friendly learning environment. set by the teacher in real-life scenarios. Activity-based
Students will also improve natural language production learning is usually taken in co-ordination with trips
including the features of connected speech, intonation and excursions to places of interest to the student.
and sentence stress. Throughout the course, students
receive plenty of guidance and academic feedback.
3Outside the Classroom
Students spend
three afternoons per
week taking part in
exciting adventure
activities, selected
from an extensive > Adventure activities
selection of options. The UK has diverse and impressive landscapes that offer
themselves for a variety of adventure activities all year
round. Host teachers guide students through the local area,
whilst organising bespoke adventure activities both indoors
and outdoors.
Students can personalise their
course and select their preferred 1. Kayaking 6. Canoeing
activities at the enquiry stage,
2. Mountain-biking 7. Horse-riding
but some popular options
3. Hiking 8. Bouldering
include:
4. Wind-surfing 9. Trampolining
5. Sailing 10. Clay Pigeon Shooting
Please contact Homelingua for more details on the activities available at each location, or for additional activity requests.
Homelingua Sample Timetable : English with Adventure Activities (15 hours)
Day Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrivals Arrivals Welcome reception
Monday Personalised English lesson Getting to know the local area Games night
Tuesday Personalised English lesson Bouldering in local gym Homework session
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Wednesday Personalised English lesson Excursion to local museum Family night out at the cinema
Thursday Personalised English lesson Kayaking Homework ression
Friday Personalised English lesson Mountain biking Farewell family party
Saturday Departures Departures Departures
4Possible Destinations
> Kent
> Lake District
> Cotswolds
> Republic of
Ireland
> Brighton
5Sample teachers
Michelle M
Lisa C, Eastbourne
Lisa lives in Eastbourne, a vibrant
and exciting location with lots to
see and do, especially in summer.
There are various activities locally
including tennis, mountain biking,
water sports (windsurfing, sailing,
canoeing and kayaking), horse riding
and hill walking. The area also has
an abundance of scenic seaside and
countryside walks, offering itself for
hiking.
Michelle M
Francesca L, Cheltenham
Francesca lives in a comfortable,
modern home in the lovely spa town
of Cheltenham. The area offers a
variety of activity options such as
horse-riding, rock climbing, cycling
in Forest of Dean, golf, narrowboats,
even flying trapeze. Apart from
those, Francesca’s house also
provides easy access to an outdoor
swimming pool, a bowling alley and a
trampoline centre.
Michelle M
Jeanne M, Dublin
Jeanne lives in a wonderful central
Dublin location, which gives students
the perfect balance of city life and
easy access to all the fantastic
adventure activities that are on offer
in the surrounding countryside.
Jeanne and her sons love outdoor
activities like trampolining, hill
walking, cycling and kayaking.
6Overview of Fees
English with Adventure Activities
1:1 2:1
What’s Included?
Adult £1,145 £935
• Personalised course
Junior £1,460 £1,160
to meet student
Family £1,700 interests and needs
• 1:1 (or 2:1) tuition
• Private bedroom
• All meals taken at home
• Study materials and
Adventure Activities Per session per person
information pack
Kayaking £70
• Certificate of
Mountain-Biking £50 attendance
Hiking Free
• Travel insurance
Wind-Surfing £70
• 3 x afternoons each
Sailing £70 week dedicated to
Canoeing £60 adventure activities
Horse-Riding £60
Bouldering £30
Trampolining £30 Optional Extras
Clay Pigeon Shooting £100
• Airport transfers (price
varies by airport)
• Adventure activities
(prices as advertised)
7English with Tennis
Course Highlights
• Personalised 1:1 tuition
• Improve your tennis skills
• Explore the local area
Perfect for students who
want to improve their Learning Outcomes
English language as well
• Become more confident using
as their tennis skills. English in everyday situations
This course involves 1:1 • Interact with native speakers
English lessons with a in a range of situation
• Develop knowledge of English
specialist tutor, as well
grammar and structures
as tennis lessons with a
• Improve spoken fluency
local instructor. Students • Expand vocabulary
will may have the choice • Increase British cultural understanding
between individual and • Improve understanding of
group tennis lessons. core skills in tennis
2English Language
> Online test > Welcome email > Arrival feedback
Before arriving, all students Students receive a welcome email After two days, once they have
are asked to complete an in order to help establish their arrived and settled in, students
online language test consisting preferences in areas such as food, will be asked for feedback in
of 40 grammatical and 40 activities and excursions. This various areas relating to their first
vocabulary based questions, as is also used by teachers to help impressions overall satisfaction
well as a short writing section. determine a student’s written of the course so far. Students are
Homelingua teachers use this language abilities, and provides an encouraged to be as open and
in order to evaluate students’ excellent opportunity demonstrate honest as possible, in order to
current language level, in order their language skills as well as ensure they receive a high-quality
to best deliver the course. help guide their teacher toward experience with Homelingua.
the areas they wish to develop.
Activity-Based Learning
> Homelingua learning techniques > Activity-based learning
Homelingua teachers use a range of modern An excellent way to take learning out of the classroom
teaching approaches and techniques, such as the and directly apply it the real world, students will
communicative approach and guided discovery be able to apply interactional and transactional
to develop fluency and understanding of the language skills within a range of contexts.
language within a variety of subject areas.
This may include a short research project, navigational
Throughout the 1:1 (or 2:1) tuition, students will develop activities where they need to use the skills they have
their confidence whilst enhancing their vocabulary and gained to acquire knowledge or complete certain tasks
grammatical skill set within a friendly learning environment. set by the teacher in real-life scenarios. Activity-based
Students will also improve natural language production learning is usually taken in co-ordination with trips
including the features of connected speech, intonation and excursions to places of interest to the student.
and sentence stress. Throughout the course, students
receive plenty of guidance and academic feedback.
3Outside the Classroom
Students spend three
afternoons per week
receiving private
tennis lessons at a
club local to their
Homelingua teacher.
> Tennis Lessons
The UK is a great destination to improve your tennis skills, especially over the summer months. All
tennis coaching takes place at a club local to your teacher, so this course is available all over the UK.
Customise your experience by choosing between individual or group lessons.
> Individual Lessons > Group Lessons
Individual lessons are a key part of players A great way to practice your tennis skills and improve
improving their game. This allows you to your English in a social environment. Meet native
analyse your game with an experienced coach English speakers who share your passion for tennis.*
and to improve under expert guidance.
*Group lessons cannot always be guaranteed and are
subject to availability.
Homelingua Sample Timetable : English with Tennis (15 hours)
Day Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday Arrivals Arrivals Welcome Reception
Monday Personalised English lesson Tennis coaching at local club Getting to know the local area
Tuesday Personalised English lesson Tennis coaching at local club Homework session
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Wednesday Personalised English lesson Tennis coaching at local club Family BBQ
Thursday Personalised English lesson Excursion to a local museum Games night
Friday Personalised English lesson Visit to a theme park Farewell family party
Saturday Departures Departures Departures
4Possible Destinations
> Oxford
> Cambridge
> Cotswolds
> London
> Brighton
5Sample teachers
Michelle M
Catherine R, Cambridgeshire
Catherine R regularly organises
tennis lessons for her students
with a local tennis coach. They
cater for students of all abilities
and Catherine finds this to be
a great way for students to let
off steam as well as honing their
tennis skills.
Michelle M
Husna G, Oxfordshire
Husna has been teaching with
Homelingua since 2017 and
goes above and beyond to make
sure her students have an active
and enriching time whilst on
their Homelingua course. Tennis
lessons take place nearby to
Oxford in Husna’s local area and
are taught by an experienced local
tennis coach.
Michelle M
Viv P, Hampshire
Viv lives in Fleet with her husband
Nick and her two children. She
has been teaching for over 20
years and holds both the TEFL
Q and CELTA qualification.
In addition to lessons with a
qualified local instructor, Viv’s
family enjoy walking, reading,
movie nights and horse riding.
6Overview of Fees
Adults
English with Tennis
1:1 2:1
15 hours £1,425 £1,190
What’s Included?
• Personalised course
to meet student
Juniors interests and needs
English with Tennis • 1:1 (or 2:1) tuition
1:1 2:1 • Private bedroom
15 hours £1,850 £1,435 • All meals taken at home
• 2 half-day trips or
activities per week and
one full-day weekend
trip for courses of
more than 2 weeks
• Study materials and
information pack
• Certificate of attendance
• Travel insurance
• 3 afternoons of tennis
coaching per week
Optional Extras
• Airport transfers (price
varies by airport)
7English with Horse Riding
Course Highlights
• Personalised 1:1 tuition
• Combine your English lessons with
afternoon horse-riding sessions
Improve your English and • Share your hobby with a
stay active all at the same like-minded teacher
time through combining
Learning Outcomes
our personalised English
courses with afternoon • Become more confident using
English in everyday situations
horse-riding sessions with
• Develop knowledge of English
trained instructors. No grammar and structures
matter if you are a horse • Expand vocabulary
riding pro or an aspiring • Improve your horse-rising skills
beginner, horse riding is and have fun while being active
• Discover beautiful destinations in
not only fun, but also a
the UK on your weekly excursions
great workout for both
body and soul.
2English Language
> Online test > Welcome email > Arrival feedback
Before arriving, all students Students receive a welcome email After two days, once they have
are asked to complete an in order to help establish their arrived and settled in, students
online language test consisting preferences in areas such as food, will be asked for feedback in
of 40 grammatical and 40 activities and excursions. This various areas relating to their first
vocabulary based questions, as is also used by teachers to help impressions overall satisfaction
well as a short writing section. determine a student’s written of the course so far. Students are
Homelingua teachers use this language abilities, and provides an encouraged to be as open and
in order to evaluate students’ excellent opportunity demonstrate honest as possible, in order to
current language level, in order their language skills as well as ensure they receive a high-quality
to best deliver the course. help guide their teacher toward experience with Homelingua.
the areas they wish to develop.
Activity-Based Learning
> Homelingua learning techniques > Activity-based learning
Homelingua teachers use a range of modern An excellent way to take learning out of the classroom
teaching approaches and techniques, such as the and directly apply it the real world, students will
communicative approach and guided discovery be able to apply interactional and transactional
to develop fluency and understanding of the language skills within a range of contexts.
language within a variety of subject areas.
This may include a short research project, navigational
Throughout the 1:1 (or 2:1) tuition, students will develop activities where they need to use the skills they have
their confidence whilst enhancing their vocabulary and gained to acquire knowledge or complete certain tasks
grammatical skill set within a friendly learning environment. set by the teacher in real-life scenarios. Activity-based
Students will also improve natural language production learning is usually taken in co-ordination with trips
including the features of connected speech, intonation and excursions to places of interest to the student.
and sentence stress. Throughout the course, students
receive plenty of guidance and academic feedback.
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