Do you want as much practice as possible speaking English?
Staying with a Canadian host family is the best way for
you to make the most of your time in Canada. It is also
the most popular choice for our students.
By living with a Canadian family you will have many opportunities
to practice speaking English and learn about Canadian
culture. Your host family will be eager to meet you and
introduce you to Canadian culture.
All ACCESS host families are of the highest quality. Our
Homestay Co-ordinator carefully interviews and screens
all host families to guarantee your safety and comfort.
The ACCESS homestay program comes with various choices
to suit your personal needs and budget.
At ACCESS we care about our students. If you are unhappy
with your homestay, we will quickly give you a new homestay
for no extra charge.
When you apply you can tell us what kind of family you
would like.
We have many types of homestay families. Although you
cannot specifically choose your family, you can tell us
what kind of family you prefer. We will do our best to
match you with a host that meets your preferences.
Here are some preferences you can request:
married couple, no children
married couple, with children
single person
dog or cat in house (most families in Canada have
a dog and/or cat. These animals will not go in your
bedroom)
other students
One of the most important parts of homestay is spending
time speaking in English with your family at meal time.
Students selecting breakfast only (usually breakfast is
self-serve) will not have nearly as much interaction with
the family. For this reason, we recommend students select
2 or 3 meals per day.
** Please note that we will never
place you in a homestay with another student who speaks
your language (unless you request it).
