Young Learner Accommodation in Brighton
Safe, Supervised & Welcoming — Your Child in Trusted Hands
At Loxdale, your child's safety and wellbeing are our top priorities. We offer two carefully managed accommodation options: staying with a vetted local host family for cultural immersion, or our on-site residential for the full summer camp experience. Both options provide 24/7 support and meet British Council accredited standards.
Choose Your Child's Accommodation
Two carefully managed options, both with full board and 24/7 support.
Homestay Accommodation
Cultural immersion with a local family
- Carefully selected, DBS-checked families
- Full board — breakfast, lunch & dinner included
- Practise English in a real home environment
- Experience British family life
- Available for ages 8–17 (summer & winter)
From £220/week (winter) | From £235/week (summer)
On-Site Residential
The full summer camp experience
- Staff live on-site — true 24/7 supervision
- 7 student bedrooms, 2–4 students per room
- Many rooms en-suite
- All meals included (dining hall on-site)
- Make friends from around the world
- Maximum 18 students — small & personal
From £460/week
Your Child's Safety Is Our Priority
Your child's safety is at the heart of everything we do. Loxdale is British Council accredited with Top 5% welfare standards in the UK, and we follow rigorous safeguarding procedures for every student in our care.
Vetted Hosts & Staff
- All homestay hosts and residential staff DBS-checked (criminal background check)
- Regular home inspections and ongoing monitoring
- Trained in safeguarding and first aid
24/7 Supervision
- Residential staff live on-site in their own bedrooms
- 24/7 emergency phone always answered
- Homestay students supported by dedicated welfare team
Established Track Record
- Operating since 1979 — over 47 years of experience
- Only 2.2% of students asked to change hosts in 2024
- British Council accredited, member of Sussex Safeguarding Forum
Parent Communication
- Parents can contact us at any time
- Direct access to welfare team
- Regular updates available on request
Homestay Accommodation
Our Host Selection Process
It is an extremely important job to find the right hosts for the right student. At Loxdale, we are lucky to have been in this area of Brighton & Hove since 1979, building up a large bank of wonderful hosts. The process includes regular visits, communication, police checks, references, fire safety information, and gas safety certificates. The feedback from past students is also important in our choice of whether to use a host.
The most important thing when we choose hosts is that they will make our students feel welcome and at home and have a friendly and comfortable home. We also choose hosts who live within a 28-minute walk from the school and on easy bus routes. Our welfare team is always available to support students throughout their stay.
Our welcoming host families
Homestay Life in Brighton
Welcoming host families
Living room conversations
Arriving at your homestay
Afternoon tea together
Cosy student bedroom
Relaxing with host family
Homestay Pricing
Summer 2026 — Homestay (Accommodation Only)
| Age Group | Per Week | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 12–17 years | £235 | Standard homestay, full board |
| 8–11 years | £400 | Includes compulsory daily transfer to/from school |
Summer multi-week breakdown (ages 12–17):
Summer multi-week breakdown (ages 8–11):
Winter 2026 — Homestay (Ages 12–17)
Note: Accommodation prices are for accommodation only. Tuition and activities are charged separately. See our Price Calculator for total course costs.
Important Notes for Younger Children
Students aged 8–11 in homestay: Students in this age group must have the daily transfer service included (covered in the higher homestay rate of £400/week). This ensures your child is safely transported between their homestay and the school each day by our DBS-checked drivers.
Parents staying with children: If your child is aged 8–12 and you wish to come with them, we can arrange for you to stay together with a homestay host — provided you are also studying English. The parent is responsible for taking their child to and from school each day.
12-year-olds: If your child is 12 years old and you feel they are responsible enough to walk to and from school independently, they can stay in standard homestay accommodation.
Homestay Dates 2026
What Students Say About Homestay
"Living with a homestay host was a beautiful experience and my family were friendly and helpful with very good food."
"This is my second time to Loxdale English Centre. The lessons were very interactive and interesting... My host mum was really friendly and she did all things that I could eat."
"My accommodation was really good and comfortable because my host family was really kind and helpful and also I spoke a lot with my family… I felt at home."
On-Site Residential Accommodation
We highly recommend that students aged 8–14 live at our on-site residential centre during the summer programme. Our experienced staff live there with the students to care for and supervise them. They look after them as if they were their own children and make sure they are available to speak with them at any time. Living in this relaxed environment means children have time and space to increase their confidence when speaking English.
Our residence is small with a maximum of 18 students, so it feels more like a large homestay — welcoming, fun, and safe. Learn more about our safeguarding standards.
Our welcoming Victorian mansion
Room Configuration
Staff have their bedrooms on-site, and we have 7 bedrooms for the students. There are normally 2 to 4 students to a room and, where we can, we place students with others of similar ages and from different countries to encourage English practice and cultural exchange.
Bathroom Facilities
Many of the rooms are en-suite, and we also have independent bathrooms and toilets throughout the building.
Room Features
Welcoming shared rooms
Our Residential Facilities
Victorian mansion & gardens
Comfortable rooms
Movie & games room
Sports hall
Beautiful gardens
Dining hall
Residential Facilities
Your Child's Safety in Residential
Residential Pricing (Summer 2026)
Ages 8–14 — Summer Only
Ages 8–12
Ages 13–14
Our staff live in at our small on-site residence to look after and supervise the children.
Note: Residential accommodation is available for ages 8–14. Price is accommodation only — tuition and activities charged separately. See our Price Calculator for total costs.
Residential Dates 2026
Healthy & Nutritious Meals
Dining together
Tea time with hosts
| Meal | Homestay | Residential |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | With host family | In school dining hall |
| Lunch (Mon–Fri) | Cooked lunch at school | In school dining hall |
| Lunch (weekends) | Packed lunch from host | In school dining hall |
| Dinner | With host family | In school dining hall |
Dietary Requirements
We can accommodate most dietary needs with advance notice.
Clear Rules for a Safe Stay
Our rules exist to keep every student safe. Parents can be confident their children are well supervised at all times.
Homestay vs Residential — Quick Comparison
Parents' Questions Answered
Related Pages
Young Learner Courses
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View Young Learner CoursesWelfare & Safeguarding
Our comprehensive safeguarding policies, 24/7 support, and DBS-checked staff.
View Welfare & SafeguardingBrighton & Portslade
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View Brighton & PortsladeGive Your Child an Unforgettable Experience
Whether your child lives with a wonderful British family or joins our residential community, they'll be safe, happy, and learning every day. We're here to answer any questions you have.