Glasgow School of English

By staying with a Scottish host family, you'll practise English every day and make fast progress. In addition, the daily contact with the people will teach you about the local customs and lifestyle. In pleasant, safe neighbourhoods, at a distance up to 60 minutes by public transport from the school, host families provide single rooms, shared bathrooms and half-board. The school maintains close relationships with host families who are visited on a regular basis in order to ensure the comfort of the international students.

Spend your time in Glasgow with independence and comfort in this modern residence, just a 15-minute walk from your school. You’ll be placed in a single room in a cluster of 4 other single rooms. Each room is equipped with a wardrobe, desk, chair, shelves, Wi-Fi, underbed storage, heating, and an ensuite bathroom. Bed linen is included, but you should bring your own towels—both can be cleaned for a fee using the on-site facilities. There is a weekly cleaning service of the shared facilities, but you’ll be responsible for preparing your own meals. Between classes, you can make friends and enjoy the residence’s excellent facilities, including a pool table, a communal lounge, a cinema room, a gym, an outside basketball court, and a study room. Overall, this residence is a great option for you to get the best out of your time in Glasgow, and make plenty of friends to explore the city with.

If you want to enjoy a central location with a sociable student atmosphere, this residence is a great option. Just a 15-minute walk from the school, it offers single ensuite rooms within shared apartments of five students, each featuring a small double bed, desk, chair, storage and a private bathroom. Bed linen is provided on arrival (towels not included), rooms are cleaned before check-in, and students have access to paid onsite laundry facilities. Students share a fully equipped kitchen and living area, allowing them to cook for themselves and socialise with flatmates, and will be responsible for keeping their own space clean, although a weekly cleaning of the common areas is included. The residence also offers free Wi-Fi, 24/7 reception, secure entry, bike storage, and a range of social spaces, including a common room with a pool table and a games console.