Homestay is an alternative to boarding, where your daughter will live with a host family outside of the school grounds. She would have her own room within the home benefiting from both family comforts and independence.
By living with a welcoming host family, your daughter can:
• Live in a family setting, helping ease the transition to a new country and school.
• Enjoy the stability and warmth of a family-home atmosphere, which complements the demands and routines of her studies.
• Benefit from personalised care by a family who are looking out for your daughter and her future.
• Feel safe within a family environment.
A homestay option complements the outstanding education offered by GDST schools creating:
• A Family Lifestyle: A stable home environment ensures your daughter is cared for, focused, and ready to make the most of her academic opportunities.
• Cultural Confidence: Living with a host family gives her the confidence to participate in school life fully, from extracurricular activities to making friends.
• A Network of Care: The host family, local guardian and school work together to support your daughter to provide a cohesive and enriching experience for international students.
By living with a welcoming host family, your daughter can:
• Gain insight into British customs, traditions, nuances and way of life, beyond what she could learn in a classroom.
• Enhance her English fluency and confidence by talking with her host family everyday, helping her thrive socially and academically.
• Share her own culture with her host family, fostering a mutual respect and understanding.
By living with a welcoming host family, your daughter can:
• Be welcomed as part of a family
• Learn essential life skills in a supportive setting, such as managing her schedule, navigating public transport, and balancing responsibilities.
• Create a network of support through the school, host family and local events, that lasts well beyond their school years.
• Gain confidence and independence in preparation for their journey beyond school.
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