Since 1985 · Vancouver · Victoria · Nanaimo
Canada’s oldestHomestay Agency
For over 40 years, Vancouver Family Homestays has placed international students with welcoming Canadian host families in Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo.
1985
Founded. Canada’s oldest homestay agency.
35,000+
Students introduced to Canadian host families.
1,000
Host families in Greater Vancouver.
Year round
Individual homestays and group programs.
Improve your Englishby living it
Living with a Canadian family is the way to learn English and Canadian life together. Host families are friends and guides in a new culture, not just landlords.
Every homestay includes
- A furnished private bedroom with bed, dresser, desk, linen and towels
- Your choice of Half Board (breakfast and dinner) or Full Board (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner)
- Internet access
How it works for students
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Apply
Complete the Student Application Form.
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Pay the placement fee
We start arranging your homestay once it’s paid.
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Send your flight details
Book airport pickup too if you’d like it.
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Meet your host family
Their profile arrives about four weeks before you do.
Published rates
$275
Placement fee, adults (from)
$1,270
Half Board, per 4 weeks
$1,375
Full Board, per 4 weeks
$130
Optional airport pickup
For hosts
Open your home to students from around the world
Our coordinators visit your home, match you with students, and handle placement and payment.
For groups and schools
Turn-key programs for groups of up to 400
Our specialty is Japanese high school groups, with stays of two to four nights and strong host family involvement.
- Homestay, two students per family
- School integration with a Canadian School Mate
- University campus experience led by UBC students
- English and activity programs on Vancouver Island