SUL Language Schools

York Host Family Centre

York lies halfway between London and Edinburgh in North Yorkshire.

It is one of England’s finest historic cities.

It was founded by the Romans in 71AD, taken over by the Angles and then the Vikings, who gave the name Yórvík, which was changed to York by the Normans. York is still enclosed by its medieval walls. York became important for industries related to railways and confectionary but most people now work in public services, education, tourism and business administration.

Our host families are personally selected by our experienced York Centre Director, who looks after the groups whilst they are staying in the city.

Families provide full board accommodation for students in two, three or four students per family. Families look after the students every evening.

Educational Visits may be planned and booked by the visiting school group or by Sul.
We are able to provide a guide or escort for the visits if requested.

There is also the option formal English lessons which link the language to the educational visits, enhancing the value of the trip for all school classes.

The most popular educational visits are in and around York itself

- The world famous JORVIK Viking Centre is a ‘must-see’ for visitors to the city of York and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK outside London. Discover what Viking life was like 1000 years ago with replica sights, sounds and smells!
Built on the site where the York Archaeological Trust found the amazingly well-preserved remains of part of Viking Jorvik (York). www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk

- York Minster is the largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. www.yorkminster.org

- York Castle Museum is one of Britain’s leading museums of everyday life in England. www.yorkcastlemuseum.org.uk

- The National Railway Museum is home to the UK’s national rail collection.
Visitors can enjoy online exhibitions of collections, special events and information for visitors to the museum. www.nrm.org.uk

- The Yorkshire Dales, the land of Charlotte Brontë and James Herriot