Insurance
It is up to the host to ensure that they have adequate home insurance.Rent Relief
Rent-a-Room Relief may not apply to host family income. It is the host family's responsibility to seek professional advice regarding the taxation of host family income.Do I give my guest a key?
For intern bookings, the high school program, and any mature guests, it is important that they have a key and that you show them how to lock up securely.What type of booking can you expect from us?
Group bookings ( we place students/leaders together in areas, all over Dublin and Ireland):- International school students coming for short stays 4-7 days age 13-19
- Intern students coming for work experience 1-3 months age 16-25
- Summer programmes - 3-4 week stays 11-19 age studying and sightseeing
- Immersion summer students - they spend all their time with the family
- Academic students who go to Irish secondary schools aged 15 -16
What we ask of our host families?
- Your home should be tidy, well-maintained, and clean. (Think about the standard you would expect if you were arriving at a B&B. The biggest complaints from guests and agencies are unclean and untidy homes.)
- Your home should have Wi-Fi, and you should offer a warm welcome to your guest. Upon arrival, please show them bus stops, meeting points, etc.
- For room-only bookings, please allow reasonable access to the kitchen and washing machine, or inform us in advance if you do not allow use.
- If we place students under the age of 18, we will first conduct a home visit and then complete the Garda vetting process.
- Please email photos of your room and communal areas to admin@hfdi.ie as soon as possible.
