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Welcome Message

Our Welcome Message:
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your family to our Homestay site.
Homestay is an absolutely essential part of an international student’s study experience.
Our goal is to make the very best match possible to ensure an enriching experience for the student and for the host.
It is our sincere hope that you will develop lasting friendships with your guests and will gain a lifetime of memories.

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The Homestay Host ...Today’s NEW Landlord

Today’s NEW Landlord

Have you ever considered renting out that empty room in your home? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to welcome world travelers to share your Home? Can you see yourself using your hosting,cooking and decorating ideas to bring great memories to an International Guest?
As a Homestay Host, you can live and work from home.

Rent an empty bedroom or two; a guesthouse or maybe a suite in your home! All of these vacant spaces can become rental...

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Hosts! What do I charge for my room for rent?

Trying To find the best possible price to charge for your Room for Rent is a question I get asked often. I have put together some information and guide lines to help you out.

Pricing your rooms depends on many different factors such as location, size of room available, and type of Homestay style offered. eg: will you offer meals?

Another consideration is the extras such as ESL, driving to and from school, work, etc. that you offer as an extra service.

If you are...

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Why choose a Homestay accommodation?

Home away from Home

Homestay is exactly that, staying in a family style home to either visit, study or work while away from your own home and country.

Homestay Hosts

Every Host family is unique. Homestay Hosts have that extra space and feel that their family will benefit from this cross culture exchange experience.

Why Choose a Homestay?
Imagine you're headed for an area where the culture, food and language are completely unfamiliar to you. You could choose...

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A Host Story

At first this venture was a way for me to make a little extra money as a stay at home mom. I prepared our spare bedroom/bathroom and anxiously awaited the arrival of our first home stay student who came to us from Mexico City. I remember being worried about bringing this foreigner into our home. Then I put myself her shoes and wondered how it would feel to sleep in the home of complete strangers in a country I had never before visited.

We very quickly got to know Sonja as she did...

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The Guest Room

Preparing the Space

The room you are renting to your Guests is one of the most important parts of running a Homestay. Your Guest will spend a great deal of time in their room.

All rooms should be bright and clean, with a working window to the exterior wall. The room should be large enough to accommodate a bed and dresser, closet and a desk with some room left over for living space.

There are many ways to make the guest room attractive such as coordinating the room colors...

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What People Say About Homestay Central

"I found a homestay right near the school! The family made me feel so welcome. I am really enjoying my stay in Canada."
China      Lucy Cheng

"I found my perfect Homestay! The family I stayed with was wonderful!"
Korea       Kyhung Lee

I was so worried about finding a good homestay family.They emailed me with lots of pictures I felt I knew them before I arrived. I was so lucky!
NB        Teresa Winn