Share Your Home, Shape a Life

Hosting a student means more than providing a room. It’s about offering support, sharing your life, and helping them feel at home.

Become a host

Why Families Choose to Host

Discover the rewards of opening your home to a student, from cultural exchange to personal growth.

Cultural Exchange

Experience new perspectives while sharing your Canadian way of life.

Supportive Impact

Provide a safe, caring space that helps a student thrive.

Global Friendships

Create lifelong bonds with students from around the world.

Personal Growth

Hosting encourages empathy, patience, and learning at home.

Who Can Become a Host Family?

Whether you're a family, couple, or individual, hosting a student is about creating a safe, welcoming space where they can thrive, learn, and feel at home.

Hosting is available to:

  • Families, couples, or individuals living in a stable home environment
  • Canadian citizens or permanent residents
  • Households willing to provide a private, furnished bedroom and three daily meals
  • People who are open, welcoming, and ready to support a student’s cultural and academic adjustment
  • Note: All host families must complete a background check and home visit.
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What’s Involved in Hosting?

See how easy it is to become a host with Canadian Home Stays

Step 1 - Apply to Become a Host

Complete the host application form and provide basic household details.

Step 2 - Home Assessment and Interview

Our team will schedule a visit to ensure a safe, welcoming environment.

Step 3 - Get Matched with a Student

We carefully match students based on personality, preferences, and compatibility.

Step 4 - Prepare for Arrival

We guide you through what to expect, how to prepare, and support your student’s arrival.

Step 5 - Ongoing Support

We check in regularly and are available 24/7 to support both you and the student.

Important application restrictions apply. See Program & fees for full details.

What Will Be Expected of Me?

As a host, you’ll provide a safe, welcoming space and help your student settle into everyday Canadian life.

  •   Provide a clean, safe, and friendly home environment
  •   Offer a private room with bed, desk, and storage
  •   Supply nutritious meals (3 per day)
  •   Include the student in daily family life
  •   Help them adjust to Canadian culture, school routines, and transit
  •   Communicate regularly with program coordinators
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A smiling host family sits at a table helping a young international student with schoolwork in a warm, home setting.

Ready to Become a Host Family?

Share your home, learn something new, and make a lasting impact.

Apply to host a Student