On our courses the student stays in your home and has a programme of one-to-one language tuition and joins in family life for the duration of the course. Most of our students stay for between one to three weeks.

Homelingua has a network of over 200 home tutors in the South East, Oxford, Bath, Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, the Midlands, Cumbria and Edinburgh.

As a home teacher registered with Homelingua, you will be part of an organisation that is dedicated to providing a language study experience that the customer will enjoy and remember for years to come. Homelingua courses are accredited by the British Council, an indication of the quality of courses delivered by our teachers and of our dedication to providing an excellent service to our customers.

I would say to anyone considering becoming a home teacher that it is a lifestyle more than a job. It brings great rewards and friendships but requires patience and enthusiasm. I have taken enormous pleasure from meeting the hundreds of teachers and students that have joined our organisation over the years and I look forward to hearing from you if you decide to enter the world of home tuition.

Kelvin Fowler
Managing Director

What are the benefits of home tuition for the teacher?

• Flexible work in the comfort of your own home. You can choose when you want to have a student and enjoy the convenience of working in your own home
• Independence of being self employed, but with the support of an experienced organisation behind you
• No office or school politics and minimum level of administration
• Great job satisfaction. Home tuition is hard work, but our teachers will vouch for the reward they feel after working closely with their student

What kind of people are we looking for?

From our experience our most successful teachers have

• A passion for English language teaching
• A recognised EFL qualification
• A strong feeling of empathy towards other people
• Patience and a willingness to share their home and time with the visiting student

What do I need to provide my student?

The requirements vary depending on the course you are providing, but as a general rule you will need to provide

• Accommodation and meals
• One-to-one English language tuition
• A warm welcome and integration into the day-to-day life of your family
• Picking up and dropping off to and from the nearest station convenient for the student

The Application Process

Please complete and return the application form and required documents. We will send you a letter confirming the receipt of your application form. If your application looks suitable we will arrange a visit to meet you and to look around your accommodation. This meeting also gives you the chance to ask about our programmes. If you are successful, we will add you to our database of active home tutors and contact you when we have a suitable student.