Homestay Program

Homestay is designed to assist international students in maximizing their educational experience in Canada.  Living with a homestay family allows students to gain extensive experience with the English and or French language as well as learn about Canadian culture first-hand.  Students will have the opportunity to establish friendships with people who can help ease the adjustment to the new environment.

 

There are many benefits to living with a family in Canada.  Homestay homes are fully furnished, including a private student room equipped with proper bedroom and bathroom furnishings (linens, pillows and blankets, towels and toilet paper).  Students also have reasonable access to the host family’s telephone for local calls (long-distance charges must be charged to a calling card). 

Most importantly, homestay homes are safe!  All homestay homes and household members are fully screened by the Homestay Coordinator to ensure the safety and comfort of the student.

 

Applications and Fees:

 

Laurentian International students applying to Homestay must complete an application form. The completed application must reach the International Office at least one month prior to the arrival of the student.

 

The application must be accompanied by a payment in the amount of $750.00 Canadian dollars.

 

Placement Fee                 $150.00

Last months Fee               $600.00

TOTAL application Fee      $750.00

 

The student will be required to pay the family on the first of every month upon arrival at the home.  If the student arrives after the 1st of the month, the student then pays a daily rate of $20.00/day. 

 

 

Method of payment:

 

The placement fee of $150.00 is non-refundable in all cases except with proof of Study Permit denial.

 

The Homestay is generally for one academic term (4 months) and can be extended if both parties are willing to keep participating.  A student must give 30-days notice in writing to the Homestay Coordinator prior to vacating the home, failure to do so may result in losing last months fee.

 

 

Application Form:

 

Click here to download the Homestay Program Application Form.

 

 

Guidelines:

 

Click here to download the Homestay Program Guidelines.

 

 

Coordinator:

 

For more information concerning the Homestay Program please contact Mrs Lori Dagg at ldagg@laurentian.ca or +1-705-675-1151 ext. 1551.
 
 
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