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title: "Charles Eaton | Hastings Language School Since 2000"
description: "A family-run language school in Hastings since 2000, welcoming international students into safe and secure host family homes. Partners and hosts welcome."
url: "https://www.charleseaton.org.uk/"
locale: "en"
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# Hosting international students in Hastings since 2000

A family-run language school in our vibrant seaside town, welcoming young learners from across Europe into safe and secure host family homes.

[Become a host family](https://www.charleseaton.org.uk/hosts) · [Partner with us](https://www.charleseaton.org.uk/partners)

A family business, in numbers:

- **7,253** Students welcomed in our last three seasons
- **83** Active host families
- **4 in 5** Partner schools came back to us the following year (2024 to 2025)
- **2000** Family-run since

## A safe and secure home away from home

Welcoming international students for over two decades has taught us that safety is not a checklist; it is the small, consistent things. Students are met by their host family at the end of each school day and dropped off again the following morning. They never travel into town alone in the evenings, and once they are home for the day, they are home. Our team is on call from arrival to departure, and we always meet every prospective host family in their own home before they welcome their first student.

## A family-run school, rooted in Hastings

Founded in 2000 by a mother and son who wanted to share their stunning seaside town with the world, Charles Eaton has spent over two decades welcoming international students into Hastings, East Sussex. We are a member of HOSAC, the Hastings Overseas Student Advisory Council, and our work is rooted in the long, rich tradition this town has of welcoming young people from across Europe.

## What our students say

> Host were very kind and patient, dishes were delicious and varied.
>
> — From a French student, 2026

> The family was adorable and very kind, the house was cleaned, I loved the stay.
>
> — From a French student, 2026

> The accommodation was comfortable and clean, which allowed me to feel good during my stay.
>
> — From a French student, 2026

> Our host family are very friendly and hospitable. Thank you very much.
>
> — From a Czech student, 2025

> We all had a really good time there. Our host parents were so nice and the house was small but cozy, and I felt comfortable there.
>
> — From a Czech student, 2026

> They are really great, they have such a good vibe, very caring, we need more people like them in the world, honestly.
>
> — From a French student, 2025

### Become a host family

Welcome a student into your home, share your family life, and earn additional income, with the warm and ongoing support of our team.

[Find out more](https://www.charleseaton.org.uk/hosts)

### Partner with us

Sending students to Hastings? We have welcomed agencies from across Europe, and most of them come back to us year after year.

[Get in touch](https://www.charleseaton.org.uk/partners)

### English language lessons

Immersive, enriching lessons designed for young learners, paired with the day-to-day life of an English seaside town.

[See lessons](https://www.charleseaton.org.uk/lessons)

## Get in touch

- Call us: [+44 7850 769810](tel:+447850769810)
- Email us: [info@charleseaton.org.uk](mailto:info@charleseaton.org.uk)