Homestay

Why homestay?

The average commute between most schools and Homestay hosts is between 45 to 75 minutes by public transportation.

AUTHENTIC CANADIAN
LIVING

Live in the home of a local resident

EASY
COMFORT

Comfortable, safe environment with meals prepared for you

PRACTICE
ENGLISH

Opportunity to practice English with your Host

Toronto & Vancouver

Create lifelong memories and connections by staying with one of our carefully selected homestay families.

2025 Prices

Homestay 3 Meals
Oct – Apr
May – Sept
Single Room 3 meals/day
Minors must select 3 meals option.
$350/week
$390/week
Homestay 2 Meals
Oct – Apr
May – Sept
Single Room 2 meals/day
No lunch.
$310/week
$350/week
Twin Discount
Two people with the same date
-$25/week/person

2026 Prices

Homestay 3 Meals
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room 3 meals/day
Minors must select 3 meals option.
$385/week
$425/week
Homestay 2 Meals
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room 2 meals/day
No lunch.
$345/week
$385/week
Twin Discount
Two people with the same date
-$25/week/person
Learn English faster with an English speaking Homestay family

What to Expect From Your Homestay Experience

Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Host families come from backgrounds as diverse as Canada.

Adult Roomstay

*toiletries not included

Toronto

Shared House
Executive Living

Have it your way! Buy your own food, prepare, and cook your meals or eat out if you want – total flexibility.  Based on availability.

** executive living

toiletries not included

2025 Prices

Adult Roomstay*
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room / Shared Bathroom
$275/week
$300/week
Shared House**
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$350/week
$375/week
Shared Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$275/week
$300/week
Executive Living***
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Bedroom / Private Bathroom
$500/week
$500/week

2026 Prices

Adult Roomstay*
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room / Shared Bathroom
$300/week
$325/week
Shared House**
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$375/week
$400/week
Shared Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$325/week
$375/week
Executive Living***
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Bedroom / Private Bathroom
$575/week
$575/week
Single Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$525/week
$550/week
* No cooking, no host or minimal contact with host family.
** Shared house or apartment, no host family.
*** Executive condo living with 2 bedrooms, no host family.

Other Fees

Service Fee
Dietary Restrictions / Food Allergies ADD On* $75/wk
Private Bath Single ADD ON $125/wk
Extra Night (minors) per night** $175/night
Homestay Placement Fee (non-rundable) $255
(2025: $225)
Residence Placement fee (non-refundable) $280
(2025: $250)
Standard Airport Pick-up Service $125
Standard Airport Drop-off or Transfer Service $125
Unaccompanied Minor Service (UMS) $200
Residence / Change of Room fee $135
Custodianship Letter fee $150

Policies and Guidelines

Note: All travel times are estimates and are dependent on traffic and other considerations.

Success stories

Our Homestay Students

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