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STUDENT HOSTS

Mix with the international students, speak English and make new friends
Set an excellent example and follow Discovery Summer rules
Welcome new international students to the centre, show them around, help them settle in
Help international students in class
Participate in a wide range of sports and activities
Share a bedroom or sleep in a single room on the same corridor as other students
Go on two excursions each week; sharing British culture and local know-how
Attend regular meetings with the Student Host Team Leader and respond to their feedback
Wear a Discovery Summer blue T-shirt everyday to be easily recognised

	British and/or living in the UK for the last 3 years With a native level of English Aged between 11 and 17 years Available for 2 consecutive weeks between 2 July - 9 August 2025 Friendly - this is an intensely social role Self-assured and comfortable spending time away Responsible Student Hosts always lead by example.
	Is this an academic scholarship? No! We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly young people who are able to adapt to new situations quickly.
	What skills/experience do I need? We love welcoming talented sports people, artists and musicians to our summer programmes, but you don't need to have a skill in one area to make a great English Student Host.
	What makes a great student host? The best Student Hosts, invited back year after year, are confident, independent and responsible. They genuinely enjoy being busy.
	What previous experience should I have? Ideally, Student Host applicants are independent and have had some leadership experience (e.g. school team, prefect, drama, volunteering) at school.

A two week 100% scholarship (no hidden costs)
Experience life as a boarder at a top independent school; all accommodation, meals, activities and excursions provided
A full programme of sports, team challenges and creative activities
2 excursions per week (no additional cost) e.g. Birmingham, Liverpool, London, Oxford, Bath
Countless opportunities for making new international friends

Write a personal statement - great practice for future college/university applications
Develop interview skills. The application process includes a Zoom interview
Build leadership skills as you guide and support international students
Improve your social skills as you meet new people
Boost resilience as you realise what you have achieved
Gain new skills - maybe in an unexpected area - in classes, activities, sports, or in ways of helping people
Counts as a residential placement for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award or to support an application for a part time job/gap year project/University application

Applications for our 2025 scholarship are now open.