Purley English Language College Services

Social Programme

To help students enjoy their experience in the UK even more, the College runs an exciting social activities programme. This includes a variety of social activities, games and excursions. Typical activities include:

• Cinema visits & DVDs at the College
• Tourist visits to London
• Boat trips
• Sports
• Picnics and barbeques
• Pub nights

Some activities, such as sports, are free. Local activities may cost around £5 and excursions cost between £10 and £25. Please check the activities noticeboard for further details.

Download Social Programme Information 2009 (PDF file - 30kB)
Social Programme June 2010 (WORD file)
Social Programme July 2010 (WORD file)
18-31 July Social Programme (WORD file)

Homestay Accommodation

Students requiring accommodation are placed in carefully selected local Homestay providers - usually a family - where they are expected to live as one of the family or household. This enables the students to gain a wider understanding of English culture and customs, and gives them the chance to practise and to improve their English.

Further details on Homestay accommodation:

• Each student will have his/her own bedroom unless specifically requested otherwise
• Unless specifically requested, students of the same nationality will not be placed in the same house
• Bed, breakfast and evening meal are included in the accommodation fee.
• The Homestay provider will provide lunch on Saturday and Sunday if the student is at home
• Lunch during the week can be bought at the many cafes and restaurants in Purley. There is also a large supermarket opposite the College. If the student wishes, lunch can be consumed in the Coffee Room at the College
• Courses for students under 16 include a packed lunch from the Homestay provider as well
• All Homestay accommodation is close to the College either within walking distance or a short bus ride away

Example of host family house

Download our accommodation Information 2009 (PDF file - 213kB)

Other Accommodation in Purley

The Purley Community Website [external link] gives an insight into living in Purley. Kenley and District Resident's Association [external link] has information on Purley and the surrounding area.

Purley English Language College only organises accommodation with Homestay providers, as these are usually the best and safest way to practice English and adapt to he English way of life.

If however you wish to stay elsewhere, such as in a private house, hotel or guest house please contact us for a further information.

Please note that we cannot offer any guarantees as to the quality of any accommodation not organised by the College.

Students should proceed with caution and take advice from a trusted person when choosing accommodation other than College-approved Homestays. We strongly advise that students do not attend viewings alone.