Manila, Philippines · since 2015
Live in English
during the school holidays
With an English Only Policy, activity-based classes and daily life in English build speaking, listening, reading and writing. Capable guardians and qualified English teachers look after the kids.
● Winter 2027 program — now enrolling
How the kids learn
English Only
English is used in everyday life, so speaking it becomes a natural habit.
Activity-based classes
Speaking activities and outings are organized so the kids have fun while learning.
Guardians and teachers
Capable guardians (hosts) and qualified English teachers look after the kids, who also learn to be independent.
Safety first
Safety and security are our number one priority.
Our homestay so far
It started with 3 kids in winter 2015 and runs every summer and winter. After a pause in 2020–2021 because of COVID-19, it restarted in summer 2022.
Summer 2020: canceled (COVID-19)
Every season in photos
Summer 2026 · 14 kids
Winter 2026 · 30 kids
Summer 2025 · 18 kids
Winter 2025 · 25 kids
Summer 2024 · 21 kids
Winter 2024 · 27 kids
Summer 2023 · 24 kids
Winter 2022-23 · 22 kids
Summer 2022 · 9 kids
Winter 2019-20 · 29 kids
Summer 2019 · 28 kids
Winter 2018-19 · 26 kids
Summer 2018 · 20 kids
Winter 2017-18 · 12 kids
Summer 2017 · 12 kids
Winter 2016-17 · 9 kids
Summer 2016 · 6 kids
Winter 2015-16 · 3 kids
About the program
- IntroductionEvery summer and winter break, kids live and learn in English in Manila, Philippines. Here is the SomedayTalk Homestay program.
- RegulationThe rules parents agree to when joining the homestay. The key points come first.
- Time Table/SyllabusWeekdays focus on one-on-one and group classes; weekends are for outings and rest. Here is a day at the homestay, hour by hour.
- ServicesWhat SomedayTalk Homestay takes care of, so the kids live in English, stay safe and enjoy learning.
- ActivitiesLearning activities that put class English to use, and weekend outings for fun.
- Staff InformationThe head hosts and hosts who live with and look after the kids; most are long-time SomedayTalk teachers.
- Teacher's CornerIntroduction videos of the tutors who teach the kids one-on-one at the homestay.
- Admissions ProcessFrom a recommendation to arriving in Manila: the 10 steps to join the homestay.
- Photo & VideosVideos of homestay life and a student’s story.
- FAQThe questions parents ask most about the homestay.