Language courses with accommodation 2027: what 4 weeks of course + host family or residence cost at 203 schools

Updated 5 November 2026 · Prices from each school's official 2027 price list

How much does a language course with accommodation cost in 2027? We added up, for 203 language schools in 19 countries, four weeks of each school's cheapest standard course (with our discount, the registration fee and compulsory material) plus four weeks in a single room with a host family (194 schools) or in a residence or shared flat (161 schools), including the accommodation fee. The cheapest package with a host family is €1,306 at Kingsbrook Idiomas (Barcelona); the median is €2,140. Accommodation is, on median, 52% of the total.

How we calculated the packages

All prices come from each school's official 2027 price list loaded on LanguageBookings, for a course starting in March 2027. Course: the cheapest general course of 15 to 30 lessons a week (no evening, exam, business, junior or one-to-one courses), at the price you pay with us. Accommodation: the cheapest single-room option of each type, with whatever meals it includes (shown in the tables); twin and shared rooms, hotels and hostels are left out. Where the school charges in another currency, we show it and its approximate value in euros at today's exchange rate. Some schools charge more for accommodation in summer: check the dates on each school page.

The cheapest package in each country

Four weeks of course plus four weeks of accommodation, all fees included. Countries in order of their cheapest host-family package.

4 weeks, single room. The meals depend on the option (see the next table): a self-catering room is not comparable to half board.

The three cheapest packages with a host family, by language

Course (your price + registration + compulsory material) and host family (4 weeks + accommodation fee), side by side.

City by city: Spain, Ireland, United Kingdom, Malta and Germany

The cheapest package in each city of the five countries people search for most with accommodation. Italy and France have their own guides (links below).

Host family or residence: which is cheaper?

Of the 152 schools that offer both, the residence or shared flat is cheaper in 68, by a median of €200 over four weeks; in the rest the host family is cheaper. It depends a lot on the country (residence or flat cheaper / schools with both): Argentina (2/2), Uruguay (2/2), Chile (1/1), Spain (36/42), Japan (4/5), Germany (5/9), Italy (6/12), South Africa (2/4), New Zealand (1/2), United States of America (1/3), Malta (2/9), Ireland (2/12), France (2/14), United Kingdom (2/31), Canada (0/2), Costa Rica (0/2). Keep in mind that the residence is usually self-catering, while host families often include breakfast or half board.

How much the accommodation weighs

In the median package, accommodation is 52% of the price, and in 110 of the 194 schools with host families four weeks of accommodation cost more than the course itself. Meals make a difference: in the 33 schools that offer a single room with a host family both with half board and without meals, half board costs a median of €60 more per week (€260 over four weeks). 94 schools add an accommodation placement fee to the host family, from €20 to €313; it is included in all our totals.

How to pay less

• Compare the total, not the course: the cheapest course is not always the cheapest package, because accommodation is often half of the price.
• If you can cook, a self-catering room or a shared flat is usually the cheapest option; if not, add the cost of eating out before choosing.
• Book the accommodation with the course: the school takes care of the placement and of the arrival day, and you avoid paying a deposit to a private landlord.
• Book through LanguageBookings: you get our discount on the course, you pay nothing upfront (your card is only authorised for the deposit, which is charged when the school confirms; the rest you pay to the school), and if you find the same course cheaper under the same conditions, we match the price.

Your price is what you pay when you book on LanguageBookings: the school's price minus our discount (and the school's own offer, where there is one). Not included: flights, airport transfer, insurance, public transport and personal spending.

Detailed guides by destination

• Spanish courses in Spain 2027
• Spanish in Valencia 2027
• Spanish in Madrid 2027
• English in Dublin 2027
• English in Malta 2027
• English in London 2027
• German courses in Germany 2027
• Italian courses in Italy 2027
• French courses in France 2027
• Cheapest places to study English in Europe 2027

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 4-week language course with a host family cost in 2027?

With the schools on LanguageBookings, from €1,306 (Kingsbrook Idiomas, Barcelona), with a median of €2,140, including the course with our discount, the registration fee, compulsory material, four weeks in a single room and the accommodation fee. Flights and insurance are not included.

Is a residence cheaper than a host family?

About half the time: of 152 schools with both options, the residence or shared flat is cheaper in 68. Residences rarely include meals, so compare like with like.

How much more does half board cost?

In the 33 schools that offer a host family both with half board and without meals, a median of €60 more per week.

Is there an accommodation fee?

In 94 of the 194 schools with host families, yes: a one-off placement fee. Our totals include it, so you can compare packages directly.

Book course and accommodation through LanguageBookings: our discount on the course, nothing to pay upfront and our price match.