Accommodation

Homestay Accommodation

A standout feature of our international program is our personalized and closely monitored homestay experience. Because the members of our international team are parents themselves, we truly understand how important it is for students to feel safe, happy, and at home during their stay.

Features of our homestay program include:

  • Convenient Locations: Students live with welcoming families in the local community. All homes are located on a school bus route or within easy walking or cycling distance of the school.

  • Thorough Vetting & Monitoring: We know all our host families personally. To ensure a safe environment, we conduct strict police checks, visit homes regularly, and perform ongoing evaluations with both students and families.

  • Dedicated Support: Students have 24-hour emergency access to the International Students Coordinator. We also provide our host families with regular training and cultural information-sharing sessions so they are well-prepared to support our students.

  • Personalized Matching: We recognize that every student is unique, so we take the time to find a host family that fits their individual personality and needs.

  • Our “Happiness Guarantee”: While we strive for the perfect match from day one, we understand that sometimes an adjustment is needed. If a placement isn’t working out for either the student or the family, we guarantee open, honest communication and will promptly arrange a new homestay to ensure everyone is comfortable and happy.

Collingwood Area School