Host families required for a successful Swiss programme coming to Wyke College

From September Wyke College will be accepting a group of 16/17 year old French speaking Swiss students to study with them for one academic year. The programme has run in other top-class colleges for up to seven years. The students are always intelligent and motivated to get involved, so will bring a fabulous new dimension to Wyke College – opening local student’s eyes to new opportunities.

For the programme to be a success, fourteen caring local host families with access to Wyke College and a spare bedroom available from September until July are required.

What you need to provide:

• A caring and supportive environment for the forthcoming academic year – all types of families are considered, with and without children, single host parents, and young at heart grandparents. We always match students to the most appropriate family.
• A bedroom for the student and a study area away from distractions (if not in the bedroom).
• All meals except lunches on college days.

Why host a Swiss student?

• Enjoy being involved in this project with Wyke College.
• Build new friendships with your student and their parents in Switzerland which can last a lifetime, starting when we introduce everybody in June.
• The students are French speaking and will study German A level which may be of interest to those practising languages.
• Students return home for the Christmas and Easter breaks, plus we can cover other short family breaks giving you flexibility during the year.

You receive:

• a generous remuneration
• support throughout the year to ensure you have a positive experience.

Here is one host family’s experience at another college: “Luna has enriched our family life and is a pleasure to have around. She has become a true friend and we enjoy sharing activities through fresh eyes.” says Susan Holloway.

If interested, for more information please contact Ric Carby on 07748 113782 or email ric@host-families.co.uk who manages the host families and students outside of college. Or visit www.host-families.co.uk.

NB This is an Advertorial Feature for Barnes Host Families