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Hosts Introduction
Every year, Canada Homestay International (CHI) welcomes thousands of high school and mature students from around the world to Canada. They range in age from 16 to 60 years old. Their studies last anywhere from a single weekend to a whole year, at pub
lic schools, community colleges, universities and private language centers.
Are You Interested in Becoming a Host?
Our students want to experience life as part of a Canadian family-to learn English in a caring environment, to have a home away from home. Our hosts are excited to welcome someone new into their lives. They want to learn about another culture-and to s
ee their own culture in a new light-through a foreign visitor's eyes.
Having an international student in your home takes time, patience, and a willingness to share. There are lots of differences to overcome, both cultural and personal-but learning about these differences and celebrating them is part of the joy of welcom ing someone new into your home-and, in many cases, making a new friend for life.
What Makes a Great Homestay?
A sensitive and patient family. It can be overwhelming for a student to be so far away from home. A thoughtful host family appreciates that each student is unique, and that communication and mutual understanding take effort.
Our hosts are interested in sharing their lifestyle in a positive and mutually rewarding way. We do not accept hosts who are interested in money alone. These motives are obvious to students, and interfere with the intended homestay experience: a safe, secure, welcoming environment to learn and grow in.
Things to Consider
Do you have time for a student? Even the most self-assured students appreciate good quality time with their host family. Will you be in town for the duration of your student's stay? (Absences longer than three days must be approved by CHI in advance.)
Is everyone in your household ready to accept someone with a different background? If you have children, are they comfortable with bringing another person into the family?
What You Provide
- A private bedroom, desk and closet.
- Nutritious meals, every day (meal plans vary). - A patient, caring and friendly home atmosphere. - The same guidance and attention you would want for a loved one traveling overseas!
What You Receive
- A firsthand understanding of another culture.
- A new perspective on our culture, as seen through the eyes of your student. - The opportunity to make a difference to a young citizen of the world. - A monthly stipend; the rate depends on the age of the student, meal plan requested, and distance from school. - Orientation and support from the CHI team and other experienced hosts. All of our students fill out a detailed application and must comply with specific guidelines for behaviour and academic performance (all of which you can review on our website).
How to Apply
We want to learn more about you! In our application process, we ask for:
- A written application (which can be completed online).
- A personal interview in your home. - Personal references. - A criminal reference check (required upon registration). If you, or someone you know, would like to talk about becoming a CHI host, please fill in our online host application form. (Please note that we are making some changes to our server. If the above link does not work, please try this one. Please ignore the message about the server certificate.) You can also continue exploring our website for Further Information for prospective hosts.
We are available by phone. Call Us! Toll Free: 1 877 441 4443; Or see our Contacts page to find the Relationship Manager in your community.
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