Introducing English Language Homestays

English Language Homestays has been running successful and popular English language courses and short stay accommodation programmes for over twenty years.

Our English language skills programmes use tried and tested teaching methods to help people of all ages and abilities develop their conversational and business English. The highly successful Homestay tuition gives students the opportunity to develop their English with formal lessons combined with informal learning while staying in a tutors home.

Our summer school aimed at students between the ages of 11 and 17 was launched in 2002. It has become so popular that we now have a number separate packages available including Juniors, Seniors, Club 4, Club 5 and the popular 3 week Classique Courses.

Alongside our English language tutoring programmes we have also developed a strong focus on providing accommodation for Group visits to the UK. From school groups to adult groups, clubs and societies we offer accommodation booking in comfortable and relaxing family homes or guest houses.

Fast growing, successful business

In 1990 we launched with one small Centre on the outskirts of Brighton and have grown rapidly now having five large Centres for School groups, a two campus Summer School Centre and One to One Homestay Tutors on the south coast  (Kent, Sussex and Surrey) and eastern England (Cambridge and Essex).

The continuing growth and success of the business has been truly exciting and in 2011 we will be opening our 6th Centre for short stays as well as expanding our successful One to One Centres.

Check out our News and Blog to find out all the latest news and information about English Language Homestays.

Meet the team

We have an experienced team that manages everything from the teaching programmes to the homestay tutors. We are a friendly bunch, find out a bit more about us here...

	Jackie Verrall Jackie is the owner and manager of English Language Homestays. Jackie has worked in the English language training and education industry for over twenty five years and has established long and lasting links with many European; American and Asian Agents. Jackie personally oversees all bookings and programmes for all groups.
	Steve Lawrence Steve is the Director of Studies. TESOLCert. qualified and has been teaching English in an ESL classroom, small group or one-to-one environment for a number of years. Prior to teaching Steve worked in the IT industry for a UK bank, where teaching and training were a regular part of his role.  Steve lives in Brighton and is married with three children.
	Sally Crowther  Sally comes from a background in Commerce and Finance as well as being experienced in running her own business. Sally co-ordinates our Centres along the south coast of England for our Junior stays as well as our Executive and Adult Homestay Programmes in Essex and Cambridge. If you are an experienced EFL teacher looking for work at our school or as a homestay tutor, then please contact us.
	Vicki Wood Vicki is our Welfare and Accommodation Manager for all of our Centres, near and far. Vicki has been welcoming students into her home for over thirty years and understands the worries and concerns of all parents. She is the first point of contact when inspecting new host families whether they are for our Short Stay groups, our Summer School or our One to One Tutors. She will visit our host families every year as well as do emergency inspections should this be necessary. She has strict guidelines and follows the British Council requirements.
	Sue Rogers Sue is our Bookings Manager and works on our Summer Programmes ensuring the quality and content.  She also, along with Vicki Wood, looks after our School Group Department for short stays and places up to 250 students at any one time.   Sue also oversees our Centre Managers at our five Centres around the Brighton area as well as recruits our Summer School teachers.
	Nicky Hill Nicky has recently taken over our new centres in Steyning and Storrington, where we run our large and exciting Summer Junior Centres.  She will be responsible for recruiting new families and ensuring everything runs smoothly in these centres. Additionally, Nicky plays a vital role in our Summer School Programme.  She comes with a wealth of experience within this Industry and is fluent in French and German.
	Alex Wu Alex is our Leisure and Community officer. A graduate of Cambridge University, during his working life he has been involved with the Police Force and The Stock Exchange. He has been part of our team for over five years. Alex's talent lies in teaching and motivating our younger students who love his innovative and lively teaching methods. He manages and organises all group activities for our Summer School and teaches our Club 5 students.
	Liz Cox Liz looks after our Rochester Centre and has been a Local Organiser for many years, not only for large European Agents but also bringing over her own school groups through smaller organisations. She is highly motivated and resourceful... essential skills in this role. Liz is also a trained TEFL teacher and will often take Groups for lessons as well as look after them morning and evening when the coach returns. Liz also ensures that all group visits are relaxed and fun.
	Chau Baines Chau manages our accounts and payments.

In addition, we have a team of local co-ordinators who will be there to supprt you through your stay. Click here to fond out more about the local co-ordinators.