So, what is it like to stay with a Homestay Host?
The first thing you will find is that the food you are served (breakfast and evening meal during the week, packed lunch or lunch at home at the weekends) may be different from what you are used to.
A lot of the things that British people eat are the same as those eaten in other countries, but there are some differences.
Breakfast
British families tend to have: cereals (cornflakes, muesli or something similar) followed by toast. People drink tea, coffee, fruit juice or milk. Breakfast time is normally around 0730 or 0800. If a family has children, they have to be at school for 0830 or 0845. Kent School day starts at 0900. Broadstairs is a small town, so you can walk to school easily. Some students staying with hosts more than 2.1 km from KSE will be brought to school by a free minibus service.
Weekday Lunches
In Broadstairs there is a wide range of cafes, shops and ice-cream parlours where you can buy sandwiches, pizza, hamburgers and so on. Most groups have KSE meal vouchers, which can be used in many of these places.
Evening Meal
This is normally called dinner and will be ready at about 1800 (it could be a little earlier or a little later). For many people this seems early but you’ll find that as a student at KSE, you’ll be expected to meet for an evening activity so you’ll be glad of an early dinner. It’ll mean that you have the chance to relax before heading off to meet your friends!
Bedding, towels and laundry
Bedding and towels are provided in homestay accommodation. Families will do light laundry for students staying at KSE for more than one week.
Showers and baths
Students will be able to take a daily shower or bath
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