Become a Host Family

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Become a Host Family

Are you interested in sharing your home and culture with a global student who is eager to learn and explore?

At Harmony Homestay, we match international students with warm, compassionate host families across in parts of B.C. and Ontario.

If you have a spare bedroom available and love the idea of sharing your home and culture with others, consider joining countless other families across Canada by becoming a homestay host.

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What is a homestay family?

A homestay family provides a safe home for an international or foreign exchange student to live while traveling abroad. The homestay student stays with the host family to learn a new language, experience a new culture, and gain life-long experiences.

Opening your home to a homestay student is an unforgettable, rewarding experience for all members of the family. As a homestay host, you play such an important, life-changing role in the lives of our students, and the relationships you build extend far beyond their stay in Canada.

Benefits of being a host family

  • Expose your family to cultures and traditions from all over the world
  • Share your family’s culture and traditions with others
  • Play a part in a life-changing experience that will leave a mark on a young student’s life
  • Make new memories that will last a lifetime
  • Earn a monthly financial compensation for hosting a student

HOST FAMILY REQUIREMENTS

  • Provide accommodations, three meals per day, and a welcome home environment
  • English must be the only language spoken around a student
  • Criminal Record checks for all adults in the home
  • Unlimited wireless internet connection
  • Appropriate care and supervision of a student (this varies depending on the type of program)

“Our family has grown exponentially to include our students and their families…

Who we still keep in touch with years later. Hearing how happy our students’ parents are with their growth during their time abroad gives us a sense of pride in what we do.“
Stacey G.
Coquitlam, BC

“Hosting has given us so much pleasure and enjoyment in living and learning about other cultures and their life styles…

Trying new foods and being introduced to “their families” traditions around various holidays has been exciting!”
Tarnia P.
Surrey, BC

“The relationships built with the students is my favourite part of hosting…

 I love the energy and perspective that each student brings to our home.“
Jennifer C.
Surrey, BC

How to Apply To Host a Student

We’re always accepting applications for host families in B.C.’s Lower Mainland as well as in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Simply fill out our quick application form below and our team will be in touch!
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