become a HOMESTAY

Share your daily life with students from around the world who come to your city to learn the language and discover the local culture and history.

Meet Kang Ning's Homestay in Chengde 🇨🇳 // LTL Chinese School Homestay Experience
Kang Ning’s family in Chengde
Meet the Homestay: Cozy Family in Chungmuro, Seoul // Homestay Experience With LTL
Homestay for 15 years in Seoul
Meet the Homestay: Living with Thanh’s Family in Saigon // LTL Homestay Experience in Vietnam
Meet Thanh’s family in Saigon
Meet the Homestay: Dou Family in Beihai // Local Experience With A Host Family With LTL
Dou’s family in Beihai
MEET THE HOMESTAY | Karen & Tony from Taipei | Living With Locals Experience With LTL
Meet Karen and Tony in Taipei
MEET THE HOMESTAY | Meet Chengde Liu Ying’s Home | Experience Authentic Chinese Homestay With LTL
Liu Ying’s family in Chengde
Meet The Homestay: Living with a Lovely Homestay Host in Beihai // LTL Review
A cosy homestay in Beihai
WHAT IS A HOMESTAY?

As a homestay host, you welcome a student into your home for a set period of time. This is a great opportunity if you have a spare room and are interested in cultural exchange.

FOR HOW LONG CAN I DO IT?

You can let us know your availability, and we will match you with suitable students. Longer stays are preferred, as most students enroll in extended language programs.

HOW TO BECOME A HOMESTAY?

Simply fill in the application form and provide as much information as possible about your home, including photos. Our team will review your application and get in touch with you shortly.

WHAT DO I GET IN RETURN?

Hosting a student offers many benefits, including: A meaningful cultural and language exchange, the opportunity to meet people from around the world, financial compensation to help cover accommodation and meal expenses.

Beijing

APPLY HERE for beijing

Shanghai

APPLY HERE FOR SHANGHAI

Chengde

APPLY HERE FOR Chengde
LTL Xi'an || Making Dumplings at a Homestay

Chengdu

APPLY HERE FOR Chengdu

Xi’an

APPLY HERE FOR xi’an

Beihai

APPLY HERE FOR Beihai

Singapore

APPLY HERE FOR singapore

Taipei

APPLY HERE FOR taipei

Kaohsiung

APPLY FOR Kaohsiung

Saigon

APPLY HERE FOR Saigon

Hanoi

APPLY HERE FOR Hanoi
LTL Beihai || Homestay Family Experience
LTL Tokyo || Homestay families with Hannah and Elli

Osaka

APPLY HERE FOR Osaka

Tokyo

APPLY HERE for Tokyo

Seoul

APPLY HERE FOR Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Who are the students staying in a homestay?

Our students come from all over the world and from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds.

They are motivated individuals who choose homestay accommodation to fully immerse themselves in the local language and culture.

Who can I contact if I have any questions?

Once your application is approved, you will be connected with your local LTL Culture Specialist.

They will arrange an initial meeting and remain your main point of contact throughout your hosting experience.

Do I need to prepare meals for the student?

Yes.

Hosts are expected to provide breakfast and dinner on both weekdays and weekends.

If a student is unable to attend a meal, they will inform you in advance.

Can I meet the students before they arrive?

Before arrival, you will receive information about your student.

Students will also receive your details and may contact you to introduce themselves in advance.

What if I can no longer host?

If your availability changes, simply inform us.

We will update our records and remove you from the homestay list if needed.

LTL Language School Staff Team

GET IN TOUCH










    Cancel up to two weeks before you start, or get your money back no questions asked (minus only bank fees if any and 150 USD processing fee.)

    Guarantee a reply to your first message within a working day or lunch is on us.

    Guaranteed student and team meal on your first day and at least one social event per week.