Our goal is to provide a suitable match between STUDENTS and HOST FAMILIES and to exceed clients’ expectations.
Who are we?
International Homestay Agency is based in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. Our reliable host families provide affordable homestay accommodations to International and Canadian students or visitors. The agency is very popular for its matching accuracy and quality placement services.
Why choose this homestay program?
Our homestay program offers you the perfect opportunity to experience both the Canadian culture and Vancouver’s Pacific lifestyle. Stay with one of our caring host families and experience their friendliness and kind hospitality. The host family will provide you with accommodation and meals. They will welcome you to their homes and provide you with a home away from home. This homestay experience will give you wonderful memories for a lifetime.
Why match students with host families?
We believe that homestay is the most important part of your stay in Canada. Our professional and experienced homestay coordinators will assist you in finding a suitable host family. We select from hundreds of excellent host families profiles in order to best accommodate your needs. A successful match between you and the host family will create a new friendship and help you in your studies or career. Let our homestay professionals assist you! We are committed to helping you succeed in Canada.
What is our commitment?
Our homestays are carefully selected with many considerations in mind; for example, location convenience and host family friendliness. We take the time to check all accommodations and make sure that they meet minimum expectations. Here are our minimum standards:
1. English speaking family
2. Private room with a window
3. Comfortable bed (includes linen, duvet cover, blanket and two pillows)
4. Night table, lamp, and alarm clock/radio
5. Work desk with chair and desk lamp
6. Closet and a mirror
7. Access to TV with cable or satellite channels.
8. Private or shared bathroom
9. Three meals per day, unless meals are not required.
10. High-speed Internet access (with semi-deluxe and deluxe homestays)
How to apply for a homestay placement
To apply for homestay placement, please fill out our online application. When we receive your completed online homestay application, we will email you a profile of a suitable homestay. Upon successful reservation, we require one time placement fee of $150.
