HOMESTAY, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
2700 College Way, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada V1C 5L7
250-489-8248 | homestay@cotr.bc.ca
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HOMESTAY AGREEMENT FOR STUDENTS
Please review this agreement carefully. Please ensure you understand this document and, if necessary, seek assistance
from others. By signing this agreement, you agree to the terms and conditions listed below:
HOMESTAY FEES & CANCELLATION POLICY
Students agree to pay the homestay fee of $700 per month directly to Hosts on the day of arrival and on the
monthly anniversary of the arrival date. Homestay fees are non-refundable.
The homestay fee covers a private furnished room, food for three meals per day, shared use of a bathroom, access
to laundry facilities, use of household linens, miscellaneous items used by all members of the household (toilet
paper, soap, detergent), a key to the home and/or an access code for the door lock, and transportation to and
from the airport upon arrival/departure.
Most homestays will have internet access; however, it is not required that homestays provide computer or
internet access to students. Some Hosts may charge extra for this service.
The homestay fee does not include personal items such as toothpaste, shampoo, notebooks, etc. Students are
also responsible for the cost of any special meal requirements, such as halal meat, lactose- or gluten-free products,
or specialty vegetarian products.
Students must pay for any damages to the home or property caused by themselves or their guests.
When a student chooses to move out or cancel this agreement, the student must give fifteen days’ notice to the
Host and the Homestay Coordinator, or the student will pay one-half month’s rent ($350) in lieu of fifteen days’
notice. When fifteen days’ notice is given, the final payment will be calculated based on the number of nights the
student will be in the home, at the rate of $25 per night.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Hosts are encouraged to treat their students as members of the family and not as guests, which means students are
expected to:
Prepare their own breakfasts, lunches and occasional dinners.
Respect Host rules regarding noise, visitors, curfew, alcohol, use of appliances and amenities, etc.
Adapt to Host routines and schedules; understand that Hosts are not maids, chauffeurs, or tour guides.
Treat the home, furnishings, appliances and household belongings with care and inform Host(s) immediately if
something is broken or damaged.
Keep student bedroom clean, tidy up after using common areas of the home, and help with household chores.
Notify Host(s) of daily schedule and schedule changes.
Make an effort to engage with Host(s) and participate in family activities.
Practice regular and proper personal hygiene.
Students must notify the Homestay Coordinator of any concerns or problems with the homestay placement. The
Homestay Coordinator, or a designate of the Program, will be the official mediator for dispute resolution, when conflicts
cannot be resolved directly between the Host and student.
Student: Initial here to confirm you have read and understood this page. _______
Parent/Guardian of minor students (under 19 years of age): Initial here to confirm you have read and understood this page. _______