Students are expected to respect the family they are staying with in their home and also abide by your house rules.  It is a good idea to communicate any of your home rules on day of arrival so that their is no communication issues going forward.  Guidance for some of the house rules are: Advise them they need to be quiet after 9.30pm for your household to settle for the evening To shower in the evenings to avoid being late in the morning To eat with you at meal times, but of course we do eat in the UK earlier than most, so just sit and have a coffee whilst they eat. To cook at a reasonable time is self catering before 9pm To respect that your family will be asleep or in bed after 10pm Most students are NOT allowed out, unless we advise differently. Not to call after 9.30pm on Skype or the phone Not to tease the house pets Not to shower after 9.30pm And to enjoy and feel confortable during their stay