Long Stay Individuals (High School)

Homestay and Venture Breaks is the designated Homestay Accommodation Provider for Weymouth College.

We are responsible for providing homestay accommodation for international students aged 16+ who enrol at Weymouth College for between one term and two years.

We work with Agencies and Individuals worldwide, and welcome contact with new customers.

Access the visitor Travel Form here

Travel Form

Use this form if you are staying in a homestay and intend to travel independently on a day trip, independently overnight, or overnight with your host. In all circumstances your host must confirm this, and if you intend to stay overnight, your parent must confirm as well.

Our Service

Negotiating quality Homestay placements
Arranging appropriate allocation with our Homestay Hosts
Monitoring and supporting your experience throughout your stay

Our Support

Formal reviews with you and your Host throughout your stay
Appropriately liaising with Agents and/or parents
Sophisticated safeguarding procedures

Extra package: Monitoring and Support of your College Experience

We engage with the college about your experience academically and could include negotiating improvements relating to your studying, socialisation, or other elements of college life.

We have a weekly informal call and a formal monthly review with you about your experiences at college.

We liaise between you, the college, your parents/guardians, and our Hosts, when appropriate and at any time.

We always start by negotiating with everyone involved with any issues and seek the best outcome for everyone's needs.

Homestay Quality Assurance

Professional Quality

We work towards British Council recommended standards and are dedicated to providing a quality service to all our visitors.

Regulatory Compliance

We assess all our new Homestay Hosts to ensure the compliance with Fire Safety, Gas Safety, and Safeguarding standards.

Maintained Standards

We reassess each Homestay Host and their household at their biennial visit to ensure these standards are maintained.

Longstanding Business

Our combined decades of experience in the local language travel industry and our positive reputation means you can be sure of a quality stay.

For Airport Transfers, we have an established relationship with a local taxi company, and can quote for transfers to and from Heathrow, Gatwick, and other more local airports.

Read our Policies for more detail on how we work

Policies

Popular Day Trips

Lyme Regis (32 miles)

One of the best places on the Jurassic Coast to hunt for fossils and known for The Cobb, made famous in film and English Literature.
For food lovers, Lyme has a range of seafood bars, bistros and restaurants.
For shoppers, there are numerous independent shops to explore.

The best way to travel to Lyme Regis is by bus:
From Kings Statue (K6) – X31 Jurassic Coaster – Lyme Regis Square (est. 2hr 12min)

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Exeter (62 miles)

Exeter has lots to offer visitors; from unique underground passages to its magnificent cathedral, Roman wall and beautiful quayside.
There is also a diverse mix of eating establishments, independent shops and boutiques, and a thriving independent art scene for those less historically inclined.

The best way to travel to Exeter is by train:
From Weymouth train station – change at Castle Cary and Exeter St David’s – Exeter Central (est. 2hr 26min)

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Bath (69 miles)

Bath is famous for its Roman Baths, a remarkable collection of museums and galleries, and some of the finest independent shops in Britain.
Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, making it an ideal day trip.

The best way to travel to Bath is by train:
From Weymouth train station – Bath Spa (est. 2hr 16min)
Or with changes at Castle Cary and Westbury (est. 3hr 16min)

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Bristol (68 miles)

Bristol is the city of bridges, hot air balloons, boats, bikes, Brunel and Banksy.
Whether you visit to see the Clifton Suspension Bridge, explore the street art or go shopping, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Bristol.

The best way to travel to Bristol is by train:
From Weymouth train station – Bristol Temple Meads (est. 2hr 24min)
Or with changes at Castle Cary and Westbury (est. 3hr 30min)

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Poole (28 miles)

Poole is home to Europe's largest natural harbour, a historic quayside, a quaint old-town and a world-famous pottery.
A short boat ride across the harbour is Brownsea Island – one of the only places in the UK home to red squirrels.
Alternatively, the covered Dolphin Shopping Centre is the place to go for retail therapy.

The best way to travel to Poole is by train:
From Weymouth train station – Poole (est. 45min)

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Bournemouth (34 miles)

Enjoy stunning views from Bournemouth’s Victorian Pier and explore its attractions, or take a zip-wire down to the beautiful sandy beach.
A short walk from the beach is the shopping centre with larger shops than you’ll find in Weymouth.
Or to relax and have some lunch, try Bournemouth Gardens that are central to the beach and the town.

The best way to travel to Bournemouth is by train:
From Weymouth train station – Bournemouth (est. 1hr)

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Salisbury (57 miles)

Salisbury Cathedral has attracted visitors for centuries – not least to see one of the four preserved documents from the original Magna Carta in 1215!
Gathered around the enormous Cathedral is a modern medieval city, full of buildings crafted with the care of another age.
Here history is brought to life.

The best way to travel to Salisbury is by train
From Weymouth train station – change at Southampton Central - Salisbury (est. 2hr 21min)

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Southampton (60 miles)

Southampton has a rich maritime heritage and focus on water sports, sailing and ocean racing, and is one of the busiest ports in the UK.
It is home to the SeaCity Museum, with an interactive model of the Titanic which departed from Southampton in 1912.
For shoppers, 400+ department stores, high street favourites and independent boutiques plus a retail park are all right in the city centre.

The best way to travel to Southampton is by train:
From Weymouth train station – Southampton Central (est. 1hr 38min)

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Portsmouth & Historic Naval Dockyard (81.5 miles)

Explore the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, HMS Warrior 1860, and the Tudor ship Mary Rose.
Alternatively visit Gunwharf Quays shopping centre, home to 90+ famous brands at discount prices.

The best way to travel to Portsmouth is by train:
From Weymouth train station – change at Southampton Central – Portsmouth Harbour (est. 2hr 32min)

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London (134 miles)

London's offerings are well documented as the centre of UK politics and international commerce.
Sightsee from the comfort of an open-top bus, stroll along the Thames, or find a quiet spot in one of the Parks.
For shoppers and foodies alike, there is almost endless choice, and there are always extraordinary temporary exhibitions worth a visit.

The best way to travel to London is by train:
From Weymouth train station – London Waterloo (est. 3hr 1min)

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Travel Form

If you are staying with our hosts and want to travel out of Weymouth independently or with your host, you must complete this travel form at least 1 week before overnight travel or 48 hrs before a day trip.

Please read the procedures below as in some instances you may not need to complete this form every time you want to travel.

Procedure for Independent Day Trips

Procedure for Independent Overnight Stays

Procedure for Overnight Stays with your Host

Visitor Travel Form

This form should be completed 1 week in advance for any overnight stays, and 48 hrs in advance of a day trip.

Please ensure your parent has their ID ready for an overnight stay submission and your parent and host parent have confirmed their permission for your trip.

Age (when travelling)

Destination (area)

Date leaving

Date returning

Intended method of travel

Your name

Independent Day Trip - additional questions

Their name

Their relationship to you

Their phone number

Independent Overnight Stay - additional questions

Address where you will be staying

The name of the person you are staying with

The name of the responsible adult where you are staying

Their phone number

Their email address

Their name

Their relationship to you

Their phone number

The responsible adult where I am staying has confirmed their permission and provided their ID to homestayandventurebreaks@protonmail.com

Overnight Stay with your Host - additional questions

Address where you will be staying

Which members of your homestay are travelling with you?

Who are they?

What sleeping arrangements have been made for you?

Declarations

My parent has confirmed their permission and provided their ID to homestayandventurebreaks@protonmail.com

My host parent has confirmed their permission by Whatsapp to +447877 089917

Your initials

I declare that the info I’ve provided is accurate & complete

Thanks for submitting!