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Vancouver Homestay Brochure (English) | HOMESTAY PROGRAM RATESYou will find here information regarding levels of homestay accommodations that Vancouver Homestay Agency offers and rates are as following: |   Bookmark VHA!
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Bookmark VHA! Homestay Application or Host Application Bookmark VHA! Homestay Application or Host Application | Homestay rates start from | Monthly no meals | Monthly B&B | Monthly with 2 meals | Monthly with 3 meals | Weekly with 3 meals | Standard Homestay | $600 | $650 | $700 | $750 | $250 | Semi-Deluxe Homestay | $700 | $750 | $800 | $850 | $284 | Deluxe Homestay | $800 | $850 | $900 | $950 | $320 |
| Above rates are based on single occupancy in a private room. All rates and homestay fees are in Canadian dollars. Homestay Placement - one time fee per stay | Age 17 & Older | Age 16 and younger | | Less than 3 months stay | $180 | $300 | | 3 months stay or more | $160 | $290 | | 6 months stay or more | $130 | $270 | | 12 months stay or more | $100 | $250 | | *2nd Placement | $0 | $150 | | Airport pick up charge | $75 | ** ESL Program Placement (Vancouver Top ESL Colleges) --If required-- Study English in Vancouver Canada . | | ESL program length | Registration Fees | Material per week | Tuitions per week | | 25 hours/wk | $200 | $10 / week | $280 | | 20 hours/wk | $200 | $10 / week | $240 | | 15 hours/wk | $200 | $10 / week | $190 |
Above rates homestay placement fee are per person * 2nd placement application must be filed with legitimate reasons for change and with proper notice. See host family guidelines for guidance. ** ESL program levels are subject to English Language skill testing upon arrival. Discounts are available for more than three weeks. | Homes are different; therefore, we take the time to check all accommodations and make sure that they meet our minimum standards. Therefore, all homestays will include the following: English speaking family Private room with a window Comfortable bed (includes linen, duvet cover, blanket and two pillows) Night table, lamp, and alarm clock/radio Work desk with chair and desk lamp Closet and a mirror Access to TV with cable channels in the living room Private or shared bathroom If meals included: See B&B, 2 meals, or 3 meals plans
Levels of homestay accommodations:The following is a comparison between three types of homestay accommodations | | Standard | Semi-Deluxe | Deluxe | | 1 | Private Room | Private Room or Studio Suite | Private Room or Studio Suite | 2 | Single Bed, futon bed, sofabed, hidabed, airbed, or waterbed | Standard Twin or Double Bed | Double or Queen Bed | 3 | Shared bathroom | Shared bathroom with one or two persons | Private Bathroom no sharing | 6 | Nearby bus route and public transportation | Close to bus, sea bus, or ski train stop | Very close to bus, sea bus, or ski train. | 7 | Room with a window | Room with large window | The room with large window or access to a patio, garden, or balcony | 8 | Basement, ground level, or higher levels if possible | Main level of a house or upper floors if possible | Must be on higher levels of a house, in a condo, or private studio suites | 9 | Internet access if possible | High-speed Internet Access | In-room High-speed Internet Access | 10 | TV in a common area only | May include additional in-room TV with basic cable or in student living area. | In-room TV with extended cable or satellite channels | 11 | - | Near public library | Near Public Library | 12 | - | Near a recreation or community centre. | Near by recreation or community centre with swimming pool & gym. | 13 | | | Located in an upscale part of town with a very well established family. |
| Minor Student Services: for students up to 16 years old who require extra attention in terms of room cleaning, doing laundry, some driving, attention to school matters; like school supplies, parent meetings, attending school functions, hiring extra tutoring, etc... Please consider adding CAN $300 a month per student to above rates. Provider of this service can be another credible person other than host family member. Airport Pick up ServicesYour company representative or your family will meet you at the airport with a sign with your name on it at the arrival hall. Airport Pick-up Service : CAN $75 including waiting time and parking metre at the airport. If you get delayed for any reason more than one and half hours or expect delay, please call this number immediately, from any pay phone, to let us know (604) 328-4546.  Homestay Fee Refund Policy
| 1. Homestay placement fee is non-refundable and refundable at 90% if there was no family available (very seldom the case) | Study Program Refund Policy (Before program starts) | 1. If a visa is denied from Immigration Canada (A proof will be required) | ....refunds 75% of fees or all fees minus $200 | | 2. Less than 7 days after registration | ....refunds 75% of fees or all fees minus $200 | | 3. More than 30 days before the program start date | ....refunds 75% of fees | | 4. Less than 30 days before the program start date | ....refunds 75% of fees | Registration & Placement Fees | 1. Registration fee is non-refundable | Refundable at 90% if no class seat available |
| Now, we can also assist you find standard or deluxe furnished houses, apartments, condos, studio suites, private or shared accommodation in Vancouver, rates vary according to location and quality of accommodation. You can depend on us to get the best for your hard earned dollar. Remember, it all depends on your budget, what is available, and inspection on your behalf. |
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