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FAQ
What is a Homestay
Program?
Our Homestay Program
provides students and travellers with an opportunity to stay in a
Canadian family and learn about Canadian culture. You will be have 3
meals per day, a private room and many chances to practice your English
through conversation with family members.
What is the process for
booking Homestay?
When your travel
plans are finalized, complete an
application form on our site. Once submitted, this will be
processed to accounting for an electronic invoice which will be emailed to
you within 48 hours. When VCH receives full or partial payment, a
host-family will be confirmed to you. We will email you the
family-profile, complete with information regarding the family, including an
email address. It is recommended that you send your family a quick
greeting as an introduction.
Do I need to bring
something for my host family?
A small gift from your country is a good idea, an ice breaker.
What will I do if
I don’t enjoy my host family?
The Homestay Coordinator will do the best to match you with a suitable Canadian family. However, sometimes personality
conflicts cannot be avoided. Students must realize they are dealing
with a new culture in a new country. They are asked to make every
effort to adjust to
Canadian culture, including food and customs, but are encouraged to
speak to the Homestay Coordinator if
problems arise. If the problems persist and cannot be resolved, the
Coordinator will act in an unbiased manner to find another suitable
placement. This is included in the
Placement Fee.
Will
there be other students in my homestay who speak the same language as
me?
Host families are limited to a three-student maximum, each of whom must
speak a different language, unless specifically requested by the
student. English will be the language spoken in the household.
Can I
do my laundry in the homestay, and when?
Yes laundry facilities are included. Families are advised to arrange
with their students for suitable days within the week to wash laundry.
Where are the homestays
located?
Homes are located
within a short travel distance from your school. We have many families
near downtown Vancouver, but equally as many in the neighbouring areas.
Public transportation is readily available, and all homes are located
along major bus routes. The average travel time by bus between your new
home and school is approximately 20 minutes.
When do I get information about
my host family?
After we receive your homestay application form and payment for homestay
we will send you information recommending a family which we feel will be
a good match for you.
How do I get from the airport to
my homestay?
Airport pick service can be arranged for you. Our airport transfer
service will greet you at the airport and take you to your new home.
A sign displaying your name will be given to the driver so that there
are no confusions.
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