Hosts
Host an International Student and Discover the Joy of Homestay
Being a host family for an international student is a worthwhile experience. If you want to learn about other countries and cultures, hosting an international student could be the perfect solution.
Providing a secure and welcoming living space for international students is a remarkable way to gain insights into different cultures. Homestay service allows students to enhance their English, discover Canadian culture, and meet interesting new people.
Homestay Company is looking for Homestay Providers to host international students studying at a local middle/high school near your town in Canada.
During the student's stay, host families will provide:
- Accommodation that is secure, private, clean, and safe.
- A shared or private bathroom available for the student/guest, with sufficient time for showers.
- Access to the washing machine for laundry purposes.
- Support and orientation to the students, which includes basic security, self-awareness, and an understanding of local law and culture.
- Quality time and effort to help your students settle into a new country.
- Transportation for school and extracurricular activities (using buses and carpooling when feasible)
- Fluent English conversation (English speaking is a must for all residents while hosting students).
- healthy and nutritious meals that align with your booked package.
During the student's stay, host families will Receive
- Personal understanding of a different culture.
- The opportunity to change the life of a young world citizen.
- new perspective on our culture, through the eyes of the student.
- A fixed amount of money monthly; the rate depends on the age of the student, the meal plan requested, and distance from school.
- Orientation and support from the homestay company team and other experienced hosts.
Choosing to host international students is a meaningful and lasting contribution
To your family
Help them form a positive worldview, make lifelong friends, and learn something new daily.
To your community
International students contribute to the growth and improvement of existing programs, enhancing the classroom and community experience for Canadians.
To the student
Establish a health-conscious and empathetic environment that cultivates students’ love for your community and Canada.
What Makes a Great Homestay?
Homestay Company is a network of host families in Canada that are culturally diverse and come in various shapes and sizes.
- Committed to providing a welcoming and comfortable home-like environment.
- Being patient and attentive to students’ needs.
- Interested in other cultures from different parts of the world.
- Supporting students in their exploration of your community and province.
Hosting students can be beneficial for your family
The Homestay Company offers 24/7 cultural and first-language support to hosts and students, along with a generous allowance and the opportunities to bring the world to your doorstep.
Once you finish the application, self-assessment, interview, and background checks, we initiate the matching process to find the perfect guest for you. This process can happen quickly or may take several months, depending on demand in your area and the suitability of guests to your lifestyle and preferences.
Yes, you can. What they have in common is their passion for hosting and their commitment to making students feel at home away from home.
Yes, families are expected to host for the entire program duration. The duration of a program will be communicated to you when you are asked about hosting.
When guests are present in your home, it’s important to speak clear, correct English regardless of whether you’re a native speaker or not. If your speech has a heavy accent or is hard to understand, we’ll assist in identifying it early on and likely advise against hosting.
Hosts will receive notifications for new booking requests, guest messages, and confirmed bookings.
