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Royal Turkish Schools is looking for warm, welcoming host families in Istanbul to host our international students. Earn a weekly payment, share your culture, and meet people from across the globe.
Become a host family →Our students come to Istanbul to learn Turkish or English — and the best way to learn a language is to live it. As a host family, you give them a real home, and in return you gain income, friendship, and a window into another culture.
Receive a competitive weekly payment for every student you host — a steady, flexible way to earn from a spare room.
Welcome curious, friendly students from dozens of countries. Many host families build friendships that last for years.
You offer a single room with breakfast, or half board. We agree everything in advance — no surprises.
You choose when you're available to host. Our team vets students and supports you throughout every stay.
Tell us a little about your home, your family, and the room you can offer. It takes a few minutes.
Our team meets you, sees the room, and gets to know your family so we can match you well.
We pair you with a suitable student and agree the dates, room and board, and your weekly payment.
Welcome your student, share daily life, and receive your weekly payment — with the school just a call away.
You don't need to be a teacher — just a welcoming home. We're looking for two kinds of families in Istanbul:
Royal Turkish Schools has welcomed students to Istanbul for over 15 years. Every placement comes with a clear written agreement, vetted students, and a dedicated team you can reach throughout the stay. You stay in control — you decide when you're available to host.
Fill in the form and our team will be in touch. It only takes a few minutes.
Host families receive a competitive weekly payment for each student, with meals included in the arrangement. The amount depends on the room and board option (single room + breakfast, or half board). We share the current rates with you during your application.
It varies — from a couple of weeks to several months. You tell us your availability and we match accordingly.
No. Turkish-learning students want to hear Turkish at home, and our English students benefit from English-speaking hosts. A warm, patient home matters most.
Yes. Students are vetted, there's a written agreement, and our team supports you throughout. You're always in control of when you host.
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Apply online with a few details about your home and family. The Royal Turkish Schools team reviews your application, arranges a short home visit to get to know you, and then matches you with a suitable student. You host the student in a private room, provide the agreed meals, and receive a weekly payment for as long as you host.
You need a spare private room for the student, a clean and welcoming home, and to provide the agreed meals (breakfast, or half board). Being within reasonable reach of public transport and our school is a plus. Most importantly, you should enjoy welcoming people and sharing your culture.
Yes. Royal Turkish Schools vets and supports both students and host families. There is a clear written agreement, the school is your point of contact throughout the stay, and our team is available to help if anything comes up. You choose when you are available to host.