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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
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Galashiels, Scotland

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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

HLI (Home Language International) schools place students in the homes of qualified teachers, where they live, learn, socialise and interact. Each programme is fully immersive, giving students valuable one-to-one tuition and "real life" interactions and exchanges in their chosen study language. Throughout HLI, there are many hundreds of teachers, ensuring students receive tutors best suited to their individual needs and development. Lessons are generally on a one-to-one basis from within the teacher's home. Activities, excursions and social events, such as mealtimes with the host family, are all part of the fully immersive learning experience that HLI offers.

Course selection: HLI (Home Language International) provides fully immersive language courses suitable to students of all levels, necessities and ages. Programmes include a set amount of lessons per week, course material specific to a student's level and needs, full-board accommodation within the teacher's home and activities and excursions, dependent on the course type selected. Programmes are suitable and available to children, teenagers, adults and professionals. Available course types may vary throughout the world but generally include language for Business, sports orientated study holidays, Exam Preparation, Specific Learning programmes tailor-made to a student's needs, Teacher Refresher courses, Senior programmes and much more. Accommodation, activities and lessons are also all available individually.

Methodology: HLI programmes allow students to immerse themselves within their selected languages environment for the whole duration of their learning programme. Students' practise their chosen language during their lessons, free time, daily routines, and social activities such as mealtimes within the teacher's home. This one to one attention allows students the best opportunity to learn at the pace best suited to their needs and goals.

Tutors: All Teacher's are highly qualified and experienced in teaching. Students are provided tutors best suited to their needs, course type, expectations and requested location.

Facilities: All host families (teachers) provide students with full-board accommodation with a private bedroom, study area and free WIFI.

Accreditations: HLI (Home Language International) is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC).
  • Legal name / parent company: Home Language International Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: 13185755

English Courses

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General Language
Standard 15 Popular English course
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1060£ 1007£
Standard 20
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1235£ 1174£
Standard 25
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1410£ 1340£
Standard 30
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1585£ 1506£
Standard 10 + 5 hrs Activities
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1190£ 1131£
Standard 10 + Cultural Excursion
10 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1220£ 1159£
Standard 15 + 5 hrs Activities
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1310£ 1245£
Standard 15 + Cultural Excursion
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1340£ 1273£
Standard 20 + 5 hrs Activities
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1485£ 1411£
Standard 20 + Cultural Excursion
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1515£ 1440£
Standard 25 + 5 hrs Activities
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1660£ 1577£
Senior Special (Standard 10 + 5 hrs Activities)
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1130.5£ 1074£
Senior Special (Standard 15 + 5 hrs Activities)
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1244.5£ 1183£
Senior Special (Standard 20 + 5 hrs Activities)
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1410.75£ 1341£
Senior Special (Standard 25 + 5 hrs Activities)
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1577£ 1499£
Junior
Kids & Teens (Standard 10 + 5 hrs Activities) (5 to 17 years old)
10 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1190£ 1131£
Kids & Teens (Standard 15 + 5 hrs Activities) (5 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1310£ 1245£
Kids & Teens (Standard 20 + 5 hrs Activities) (5 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1485£ 1411£
Kids & Teens (Standard 25 + 5 hrs Activities) (5 to 17 years old)
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1660£ 1577£
Business
Business Language 15
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1160£ 1102£
Business Language 20
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1335£ 1269£
Business Language 25
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1510£ 1435£
Business Language 30
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1685£ 1601£
Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation 30
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1685£ 1601£
Exam Preparation 15
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1160£ 1102£
Exam Preparation 20
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1335£ 1269£
Exam Preparation 25
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1510£ 1435£
Language Plus Activity
Standard 15 + Golf
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1315£ 1250£
Standard 15 + Health & Fitness
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1195£ 1136£
Standard 15 + Horse Riding
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1315£ 1250£
Standard 15 + Tennis
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1270£ 1207£
Standard 20 + Golf
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
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1490£ 1416£
Standard 20 + Health & Fitness
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1370£ 1302£
Standard 20 + Horse Riding
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1490£ 1416£
Standard 20 + Tennis
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1445£ 1373£
Standard 25 + Golf
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1665£ 1582£
Standard 25 + Health & Fitness
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1545£ 1468£
Standard 25 + Horse Riding
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1665£ 1582£
Standard 25 + Tennis
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1620£ 1539£
Standard 30 + Golf
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1840£ 1748£
Standard 30 + Health & Fitness
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1720£ 1634£
Standard 30 + Horse Riding
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1840£ 1748£
Standard 30 + Tennis
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1795£ 1706£
Specialty Courses
Teacher Refresher Course 15
15 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1160£ 1102£
Teacher Refresher Course 20
20 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1335£ 1269£
Teacher Refresher Course 25
25 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1510£ 1435£
Teacher Refresher Course 30
30 lessons per week
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1 Student (max)
Offer! from
1685£ 1601£

Information for all courses offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

Comments about courses

Two students with the same language level, sharing the lessons and generally also a room: up to 10% discount, depending on the type of course and the duration of the stay.

If you do not arrive at the airport indicated on your family profile or if you arrive/leave the host family before 8:00 or after 20:00 charges will be increased. A supplement may be charged for late arrival and UM services (unaccompanied minors) if there is a lot of waiting time.

SUPPLEMENTS:

  • Any booking which includes Dec 24th, 25th or 26th (Christmas) or Dec 31st or Jan 1st (New Year): GBP 110. If the stay includes both Christmas and New Year, the supplement is charged twice.
  • Close supervision (the teacher or an adult member of the family is at home at all times when the student is there): GBP 110 per week. Compulsory for students aged 12 or under, optional for students under 18.
  • VIP programme (especially designed for people who would like a superior standard of meals and accommodation and a private bathroom): GBP 400 per week.
  • The organisation welcomes students with physical disabilities (such as vision or hearing impairments), emotional or behavioural disorders (such as ADHD) or learning difficulties (such as dyslexia), provided the organiser is notified in advance. A supplement of GBP 110 per week may be applied.
  • Airport transfer on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday: GBP 20 extra.

    Students must insure themselves against illness and accidents to themselves and third parties.

    Students aged 15 and under must book 2-way airport transfers unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

    ALSO AVAILABLE:
  • 5 Star Exclusive (ideal for senior executives)
  • Accommodation only, without lessons or activities
  • Lessons only, without accommodation or meals
  • Activities & accommodation, without lessons
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Profiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Note: All courses offered by Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Galashiels can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASIC
English teacher qualifications
80% hold a university degree
80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Study & Live in your Teacher's Home and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Student Age

Minimum age of students
18 years
5 years for specific Junior courses

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Bristol.
More information about airports around Galashiels and how to get from the airport to Galashiels on your own here on our Galashiels page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.

Accommodation

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Private bathroom supplement
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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140 £

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