WESTERN CANADA HOMESTAY

Homestay Accommodation and ESL Classes
In Western Canada
For International Students And Adults

HOST FAMILY GUIDELINES

Homestay is the opportunity for a Canadian Family (Host Family) to accommodate International Students and to assist them in settling into the local way of living.

Being a Host Family brings the responsibility to ensure a safe and comfortable home for their  International Students or Guests.

1. Provide a separate private bedroom for each student with a bed, closet space and a desk where he/she can study.

2. Bathrooms may be shared, but each party's privacy is to be respected at all time.

3. Provide 3 meals each day. Students may make their own breakfast and lunch but dinner is normally prepared by the Host Family.
If you are unable to cook some evenings, please let the student know in advance and leave food for him/her to prepare.

4. A key to the premises is to be provided so that the student may come and go as they wish.

5. Students should have access to laundry facilities to wash and dry clothes. The student or host family can do the laundry. There is no set rule here. Whatever works out best for both parties.

6. Most students would like access to the Internet.

7. Provide a safe, friendly, nurturing, comfortable and supportive environment.

8. Willing to set aside time to spend with the student. Provide an atmosphere which will allow the student to speak English in a natural and friendly environment.

9. Teach the students Canadian cultures and allow them to participate in family activities if they wish.

10. Teach the student in how to use the public transit system and there will be times when the Host Family will have to help with transportation.

Please click HERE to return to the Host Family Application Form.