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Host Families

We connect overseas students with trusted host families, offering a safe, cultural and enriching stay across London. Our services cover everything from accommodation to tailored support for both students and hosts.

HOMESTAYS

Your Trusted UK Partner for Authentic Homestay Experiences

CG eHive specializes in providing quality accommodation at competitive prices for short or long stays in the London and surrounding areas.

Our hospitable host families are from various backgrounds. We aim for our students to have the unique opportunity to experience family life in the cosmopolitan city of London.

CG eHive arranges and conducts UK tours, provides educational courses, hosting services (accommodation with local host families) within the UK for overseas students & tourists. We are agents for some of the largest tour operators in Europe.

We also provide our overseas visitors the opportunity to choose and purchase at a large discount Souvenirs & Gifts before their arrival.

AGENTS

Information for Agents

AGENTS

CG eHive will ensure that your students receive the service that they expect:

  • Services for airport transfers, activities, education
  • Full board or half board accommodation
  • High standard of accommodation
  • Carefully selected host families
  • Timely and professional direct communication with all our agents
  • Consideration and delivery of any special/ specific requirements
  • Convenient meeting points
  • Coach parking near meeting points

AGENTS – TOUR OPERATORS

INFORMATION FOR AGENTS

CG eHIVE is an agent for overseas tour operators, who send students and other groups for UK tours and educational classes. We are currently accepting student’s tours from France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Poland throughout the year.

All host families are personally interviewed by us before we work with them. We inform them of their obligations. We also inspect their houses to ensure that they meet the legal requirements set. ‘We have a large selection of families from across the spectrum that have considerable experience of hosting students.

Our host families can accommodate single gender groups sharing rooms of 2, 3, and 4. Where necessary, we can accommodate family members i.e. brother / sister or parent / child.

 

Full Board Service includes the following:

  • Pick and drop from meeting point
  • Continental breakfast – A choice of cereals + toast with a selection of marmalades & Jams + fruit juice, tea & coffee.
  • Packed lunch – 2 rolls or 2 set of sandwiches – with substantial fillings ( no paste or spreads )+ an item of fruit + crisps + chocolate bar + a drink (preferable a bottle of water).
  • Evening Meal – Hot meal + dessert to be shared if possible, with host family.

Half Board Service includes the following:

  • All the above in full board but without the packed lunch.

We can arrange and organize airport transfers, left luggage facilities, and, where required, Oyster cards. We can also arrange for specific or special dietary requirements. We welcome students with special needs and disabilities.

Depending on your requirements, we offer accommodation ranging from good quality to high quality. Our host families provide students the opportunity to live with a typical UK family, improve their English, and expand their cultural knowledge.

We have identified several families ideally suited to host teachers, group leaders, and drivers. If required, we can also arrange accommodation for group leaders in local Bed & Breakfasts (B&Bs).

HOST FAMILIES

Information for Host Famililes

HOST FAMILIES

Host our students and supplement your existing income:

  • Experience different cultures
  • 24 Hour support from your local CG eHive local organizer
  • Group booking to fit your schedule
  • Earn Additional Regular Income
  • Information verification
  • Timely information updates by text

BECOME A HOST

Hosting overseas students requires commitment. The host family must have a caring nature and possess a friendly and caring attitude. International students are looking to interact with a local family where they can improve their language skills and be immersed in the local culture.

If you have a spare room, then this is an opportunity to make your spare room generate weekly income. Majority of our groups come for 3-4 nights. Other groups can be for longer periods. Most groups come on weekdays (Monday to Friday). Some groups stay during the weekends.

CG eHive’s mission is to look out for the welfare of the students and guests. We require our host families to deliver the following:

  • Welcome and treat the students as part of their family
  • Creating a lasting friendship
  • Ensure the students go back home with a positive experience of their visit

A host family will offer the students a ‘full board’ or ‘half board’ service.

Full Board Service includes the following:

  • Pick and drop from meeting point
  • Continental breakfast
  • Evening Meal – Hot meal + dessert, if possible, with host family.
  • Packed lunch – Sandwiches + fruit + crisps + chocolate bar + a drink

Half Board Service includes the following:

  • All the above in full board but without the packed lunch.

Host families are permitted to host between 2 to 4 students. Host families must never host students of the same nationality from other Homestay agencies.

Students are not permitted to be left alone. They must always be under the supervision of the host family or teachers/team leader.

The host family will have to drop the students at the meeting point at 07:45 for each morning of the stay. The students along with their group will be scheduled to leave the meeting point at 08:00 for their prearranged visits and activities. It is therefore important that host families are on time. The groups will come back to the meeting point in the evening around 19:00. The students will be collected and taken home by the host families.

The host family will be advised in advance before the group arrives of any allergies, dietary or special requirements that their guests have. The host family will offer their guests a single, double or triple room. All beds must be fitted with mattress protectors.

Any damage to host family property or contents by the students must be reported to CG eHive before the students depart to their country of origin.

 

PAYMENTS TO HOST FAMILY

IMPORTANT NOTE:

It is the responsibility of the host family to declare any income to the appropriate authority. The current limit can be found on www.direct.gov.uk website.

ACCOMMODATION

We provide quality homestay accommodation.

SERVICES

Our Services

Tours

CG eHive can arrange and organise your tours in any part of the United Kingdom.

London Areas- Host family accommodation; Bed & Breakfast; (B&B;), Hostels; Hotels.

Other areas of UK- Bed & Breakfast; (B&B;), Hostels; Hotels.

Please contact us for your bespoke tour package.

We are currently receiving school groups from Europe and the Middle East. Our clients mainly arrive by coaches, trains and some fly into London.

CG eHive specializes in tours to London and surrounding areas for educational institutions in Great Britain. Using CG eHive’s hosting services, educational institutions can take advantage of lower accommodation costs for their students by placing their students with our host families.

For the inquisitive mind and as a place to visit, London offers UK students great educational experience.

Why not visit the following:

Museums:

Art galleries:

Historic Markets:

For students who are planning to enter the employment market, why not plan and visit the largest companies whose headquarters are in London?

Financial Institutions:

Commercial Companies:

Theatre Venues:

Others:
British Library, For further information visit the following Top 24 Free Museums in London

All our teachers are UK based and UK qualified. Our graduate teachers interact on a personal level with all our students and provide a positive learning experience. Our class sizes are up to a maximum of 15 students. Our courses are structured and can be modified as per group requirements. The students will be provided with printed course materials. Classes will run from Monday to Friday. The student groups will have the option to study daily in a class for 3 hours (AM or PM) or full day courses from Monday to Friday. At the end of the course the students will receive a certificate of attendance and completion. English courses cover English for beginners to advanced level English. We will consider any specific requirements for any student.

Students and Teachers are placed with selected Host Families. In reflecting the multi-racial makeup of London our host families are from many nationalities. The host families are carefully selected. We personally visit the host family’s residences and ensure that those selected have accommodation to a satisfactory level. We undertake background checks on those host families selected and ensure that ownership documents are seen, up to date and in order. The host families are required to make their students feel at home and to interact with them. The host families can accept between 2 to 4 students.

We have a selection of popular souvenirs & gifts for our visitors to purchase. From the luxury of your sofa, order your UK souvenirs and gifts at a greatly discounted price and collect your purchases upon your arrival.

Your school party can select and order t-shirts and tops with the following engraving: School Name, Year of visit to UK-London & the Students’ name.

Please get in touch if you would like to order a pre-selection of Souvenirs at considerably reduced market prices.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact CG eHive?

You can contact CG eHive by phone, email, or through our online contact form.
Email: info@cgehive.com
Phone: +44  (0) 3333 443952
Office Hours: 09:00 to 17:00

Out of office: Please contact your local coordinator
We aim to reply to all enquiries promptly.

  • Submit Interest – Complete our host family application form.
  • Home Visit – A CG eHive coordinator will visit to explain hosting expectations and answer questions.
  • Documentation & Checks – Depending on your location, certain checks may be required.
  • Matching – We match students to families based on preferences and location.
  • Hosting Begins – You’ll receive booking details and ongoing support throughout the stay.
  • We guide and support you at every step.
  • CG eHive manages all student placement arrangements. When there is an upcoming hosting opportunity, we will contact you with:
  • Number of students
  • Dates of stay
  • Any special requirements
  • You are free to accept or decline each booking.

Payments are based on the number of students hosted and the duration of their stay.
Payments are made directly to host families by CG eHive, typically at the end of the hosting period unless otherwise advised.
All payment details will be included in your booking confirmation.

  • Host families provide a safe and welcoming home that includes:
  • A comfortable bed and access to household facilities
  • Participation in normal family routines
  • Meals as agreed (commonly breakfast, packed lunch & dinner)
  • Supervision and general care
  • You don’t need to entertain or change your lifestyle — just include the student as part of your family.

Yes. Students usually require Wi-Fi to stay in touch with group leaders and families.
You may set reasonable usage guidelines (e.g., no late-night usage).

No. Students are here to experience English in everyday life.
Patience and simple communication are enough — language learning happens naturally.

Please let your CG eHive coordinator know.
We will arrange for the luggage to be collected, delivered, or swapped. Just make the student comfortable in the meantime.

No. Students are not allowed to go out unsupervised.
They must remain with their host family unless participating in a scheduled group activity.
If unsure, please contact your coordinator.

No. Students must be accompanied to and from the designated meeting point.
This ensures safety and prevents confusion, especially in unfamiliar locations.

  • Notify your CG eHive coordinator.
  • Provide care as you would for a family member (rest, fluids, reassurance).
  • We will advise whether medical care or further action is required.
  • We liaise directly with group leaders and keep communication clear and simple.

If urgent, call your local emergency services first.
Once safe, contact your CG eHive coordinator so we can support and notify the appropriate parties.

Cultural misunderstandings are common and usually easy to resolve.
If you have any concerns, please contact your coordinator — we are here to help.

No transport is required beyond accompanying students to meeting points and your own family activities.
Group transport is arranged for scheduled excursions.

Yes! Many families host regularly.
You are never obligated to accept a booking — simply say yes when it suits your household.

Please notify CG eHive as soon as possible.
We understand that plans can change and will arrange alternative accommodation for the students.

Let’s Plan Your UK Experience Together

Contact CG eHive today to find out how we can help you make the most of your trip, study programme, or business visit to the UK.

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