Homestay Services for Students

Student Testimonials

I feel living in Homestay was the fastest way of learning about Canadian culture and getting used to a foreign country and learning their life habits. It has forced me to learn English quicker - very fast. My Homestay mother has taught me a lot. If I ever have any questions I know I can always talk to Nuria about anything. She has always been there for me. ~ Bella

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It's a really good idea to live in a homestay. Because they can help you a lot if you are a newcomer of Canada. My Homestay family treats me really nice and I am so happy to live with them; when I first came to Canada, I didn't know any culture of Canada, didn't know how to learn English, but my homestay family actually helped me a lot. I love them just like they love me. They treat me just like their own son. So I really appreciate what they did for me. ~ Bingshen (Benji) Liu

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Our Commitment

Understanding the personal well-being of our international students is crucial to their academic success while studying abroad. YRDSB Homestay Services takes pride in its commitment to providing caring, reliable and trust-worthy homestay families for its visiting students.

Visiting Students

Accommodations for visiting students will be arranged in safe and secure family homes, within close proximity to your child's schools and public transportation.

Highlights

• Security-checked families
• Host family e-profiles
• Maximum two students per home
• Three meals per day
• Quality assurance and 24-hour emergency services
• Safe and secure environment
• Close proximity to schools
• Warm, caring English-speaking families

Selection Process

Family members: All homestay families undergo a detailed interview in their homes designed to evaluate their suitability for hosting international students.
Home environment: General living spaces including bedroom, bathroom, and laundry facilities are inspected and photographed.
Police screening: All homestay family members 18 years and older undergo a police check by the York Regional Police to ensure they have no criminal record of any type.

Matching Students with Families

International students and hosts are matched according to their interests, background, lifestyle, personal needs and preferences.

Monitoring

Routine monitoring of the student and host family ensures that they are adapting well. Regular visits are conducted and the Homestay Representative is available seven days per week, 24 hours per day for consultation if required by the student or their family. A toll-free, 24-hour emergency telephone number is provided to both the student and their family.

For information, contact homestay@yrdsb.edu.on.ca