Open your home to
international students.
We place thousands of international students with Irish host families every year, and demand is growing. Students from across Europe are seeking host families in your area right now, and HFDI needs more welcoming homes to meet that demand.
Joining is straightforward. We handle the vetting, matching and support from start to finish. All you need is a spare room and a warm welcome.
HFDI are Ireland's most trusted homestay agency with 4.9★ ratings on both Google and Trustpilot across 588 verified reviews.
Host family application
Takes less than 2 minutes to complete
Your details are kept strictly private and used only for host matching purposes.
What our hosts say
I have been hosting for several years. I highly recommend HFDI. They are efficient, well organised and quick to respond.
This was my first year hosting with HFDI. The process was seamless and the support was excellent. We are looking forward to hosting again.
The support from the HFDI team has been fantastic. Hosting has been a transformative experience for our whole family.
Questions? Visit hfdi.ie or contact our team. © HFDI — Ireland's most trusted homestay agency.