English Families Agency was
established in 1978 by Anthea Scriven, who for nearly 30
years has arranged short visits for foreign students to
experience English family life. In 2007 Anthea joined forces
with Help Unlimited to continue to offer this invaluable
service throughout the UK.
The principal behind English Families Agency is not far
removed from a foreign exchange trip, the like of which is
seen in many schools throughout Europe. The difference with
English Families Agency is that the visit is a one-sided
trip, for a foreign student to experience a short stay with
an English family.
Students are not just treated as paying guests by the host
family. They are given a unique opportunity to spend a
wonderful few weeks during a spring or summer holiday, as
part of the host family. They are incorporated into the
family, to experience day trips out, visit other families
and most of all, improve their English. Students can be met
at many of the UK’s main ports and airports and during their
stay additional arrangements can be made for children to
experience a wealth of activities, including tennis, golf,
sailing, swimming and riding. Visits to art galleries,
theatres, concerts and even additional English coaching can
also be arranged.
As well as the wealth of benefits experienced by the
visiting student, host families for the English Families
Agency also experience great advantages by participating in
the scheme. There is the obvious remuneration, which can be
an invaluable boost to the family finances during the
expensive school holidays, but beyond that, host families
benefit from getting to know someone from a foreign country
– learning their culture and even some of their language by
involving them in their family life.
The English Families Agency have found that most students
and host families find out about this unique experience by
word of mouth. However, if you are interested in hosting a
foreign student, please contact us and we would be delighted
to tell you more about this wonderful opportunity. If you do
then embark on this experience, we will visit you prior to
the arrival of your guest, to discuss the visit and any
questions you may have.
The English Families Agency is a great way for foreign
students to learn English in a unique and authentic
environment and for host families, it is a great way to
stimulate your children during the school holidays and
broaden their horizons, as they open their home to a live-in
guest. It is a unique and invaluable experience.
To find out more either ring or email to info@englishfamiliesagency.co.uk
Don’t take our word for it, read what our happy English
Families have to say about us:-
We have used English Families Agency for many years. A
constant stream of varied summer visitors has been hugely
valuable and a lot of fun as an experience for the whole
family - and Anthea, Anna and Emma have always been on the
end of the phone to sort out any problems!
Mary, Norfolk
We have had lots of boys to stay with us for as long as I
can remember, I have really enjoyed it, as it means that we
have many more special trips in the holidays and I have also
been to stay in Switzerland as an exchange with one of our
‘new friends’. They nearly all keep in touch with us.
Guy
I spent 3 awesome years with a family that i won’t forget
and that treated me like a prince for a beautiful month
every year. I’m still in touch with the family and we
randomly meet at their place. I counsel to everybody to go
and enjoy the summer with an English family. Your English
will greatly improve and you will really enjoy the stay!!! I
want to thank my family all the efforts that they have done
for me and my English.
Gonzaga, Spain
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Tel:
01263 834 290 / 01926 614 280