Ever thought of hosting an international student in your home?
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Why choose homestay?
Why choose homestay?
Add a valuable dimension to your Canadian education experience.
When you choose homestay with CHN you become a member of the family you live with, part of the community you live in
Add a valuable dimension to your Canadian education experience.
When you choose homestay with CHN you become a member of the family you live with and part of the community you live in.
Be part of the Canada Homestay Network family
We are delighted that you are thinking of visiting us. There is a lot to discover and enjoy in our country. We can help you make your experience here full of happy memories.
Our secret is simple:
We believe that international students and their Canadian hosts – through their mutual caring, education and travel – can make a difference in our world …
- by helping to improve understanding and acceptance of one another;
- by celebrating the differences among us all, and
- by reducing ignorance, fear and prejudice.
Safe
CHN hosts are carefully screened, including reference checks, criminal record checks and interviews.
Personalized
CHN’s application and matching process helps pair students to the right host.
Supported
You are never alone! CHN provides students and their hosts with 24/7/365 first-language support.
Economical
CHN fees are less expensive than on-campus options and often include meal plans and amenities like wifi.
Practical
Your homestay hosts will include you in meaningful family time including meals, conversations and excursions.
Travelling to Canada to study? Make sure you have the right travel documents.
Services & Fees
CHN Student Services: Our Warm Welcome
The CHN Warm Welcome is our promise:
- to provide you with appealing accommodation in Canada;
- to make a terrific match with a caring host family, and
- to stay in close contact for the duration of your visit in Canada.
Our promise is good for everyone in the CHN Homestay Program. It means our clients arrive in Canada to a supportive home environment, and are offered assistance at every stage of your visit in Canada. After their visit, many of our hosts and their students remain friends for life.
Before departure, CHN will:
- Help you apply for homestay;
- Send you a host profile with information on the host family selected for you;
- Send you documents about Canadian culture and the keys to successful experience in homestay.
On arrival and during the period of the homestay, CHN will:
- Provide a formal orientation to prepare you for homestay;
- Ensure that you are supported as you learn to take public transit, access a health clinic, open a bank account, and so on;
- Talk to you during first month to see how you are adjusting to school and homestay;
- Help you communicate effectively with your homestay host and resolve difficulties, as required;
- Meet with you whenever you need to talk;
- Provide 24-hour support to you, in the event of an emergency.
Fees
Because fees and services vary in regions across Canada, please contact studentinfo@canadahomestaynetwork.ca for information based on your study and accommodation requirements.
In some markets, for an additional fee, we offer the following options:
- Airport pickup and/or return service
- Special Learning Programs (such as Home Tutoring)
- A location closer to your school or workplace
- A private bathroom
Travelling to Canada to study? Make sure you have the right travel documents.
Accommodation Options
All of our accommodations are located in appealing, safe neighborhoods accessible to your school or workplace by public transportation.
At CHN you can choose accommodations to suit your budget. ALL of our hosts meet our high standards for safety and cleanliness.
All our accommodations includes, at a minimum:
- A furnished room with a window
- A bed with clean linen (sheets, pillow, and blankets)
- Private storage for your belongings (such as a chest of drawers or a closet)
- Access to a shared bathroom with your own clean towels
- A quiet place to study, usually in your own room.
Please note: The meal plans listed below may not be available in all locations. Special requests (like dietary restrictions) will be taken into consideration.
| Meal Plan | Number of Meals | Type of Meals | Notes |
Full Board |
3 meals per day |
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner |
Typically students will prepare their own breakfast & lunch and host prepares dinner |
Half Board
|
2 meals per day |
Breakfast & Dinner |
Breakfast is defined as typical breakfast items in regular portions such as: cereal, toast, juice, coffee, bagel, eggs, fruit or yogurt. Half board does not include taking food or snacks from the home to consume at school or while out socializing. |
B&B (Bed & breakfast)
|
1 meal per day |
Breakfast |
Student would only receive breakfast from the host (typically consisting of breakfast items) in regular portions such as: cereal, toast, juice, coffee, bagel, eggs, fruit or yogurt. |
Room Stay |
0 meals |
N/A |
Access to kitchen and refrigerator storage shelves and cooking facilities are expected, for foods students purchase and prepare for themselves. Students are responsible for cleaning the kitchen after use. |
Room Hold
|
0 meals |
N/A |
Intended for students who leave Homestay temporarily, without removing their belongings from the room. The host may not use this room for another student while the current student is away. |
Studying in Canada? Make sure you have the right travel documents.
