Homestay Arrangement Application

Canada Journal, a local education consulting agency in Vancouver, can arrange homestays in Vancouver as well as other cities in Canada.

Cities Available for Homestay Arrangement

• Vancouver
• Toronto
• Montreal
• Victoria
• Calgary

* Arrangements for cities other than Vancouver are made through partner agents.

• Homestay arrangement fee: from $260
• Homestay fee (28 nights, 29 days): from $1,200
• Additional 1 night: from $47
• Additional 7 nights: from $300
• Summer surcharge (June to September): from $35/7 nights

* Please inquire about fees for cities
* For agency clients, please contact us separately for fees.

Canada Journal arranges homestays that guarantee the following three points:

• 1) Three meals a day　
• 2) Private room (equipped with study desk and chair, conducive to studying)
• 3) Wi-Fi (speed may vary depending on the host)

1) Application form entry
Please fill out the application form with all the necessary information for your homestay arrangement, including your travel dates and allergies.

2) Confirmation by staff after reviewing the details
Our staff will check whether the homestay arrangement matches your desired travel dates before making a commitment.

3) Payment of homestay fees
The arrangement will be confirmed once you receive an invoice and pay the homestay fees via credit card.

4) Receipt of your host family information at least two weeks before your departure
We will provide you with information about your host family in Canada at least two weeks before your departure.

Each homestay host has its own customs and house rules.

If you are unsure about anything, be sure to ask your host family. Uncommunicated questions may cause problems. It is important to communicate openly with your host family on your own to ensure a smooth stay with your host family.

Please follow the general rules below:

Tell them your destination and return time when going out.
If you fail to return by curfew and cannot be contacted further, there is a possibility of being mistaken for a kidnapping, and a search request may be filed with the police.

Tell them in advance if you don’t need a meal.
If you don’t need lunch or dinner because you’re dining out with friends, let your host family know in advance.

Clean up your used dishes.
After meals, clean up your used dishes. The cleaning methods vary by family, so ask your host family.

Keep your room tidy and clean.
Don’t leave dirty laundry or leftover food in your room. Make sure to keep your room tidy and clean, and leave it clean when leaving.

Respect privacy.
Don’t enter private areas such as bedrooms and storage spaces without permission. Be sure to get permission when using items outside your room.

• Please apply for homestay arrangements at least 2 months before your scheduled arrival date. (Please inquire if your arrival date is less than two months away.)




• If you plan to arrive during the peak season in July and August, please apply by the end of May.




• The homestay period is generally between Saturday move-in and Saturday move-out. Check-in time on the first day is generally from the afternoon until 22:00.




• Additional charges apply for applications by minors.




• If you wish to extend your homestay period, please apply at the local office.

Q.　What are the criteria for selecting host families?
A. We select host families based on the following criteria:

• Willingness to accept international students as part of the family
• The private room meeting government standards (electricity, windows, and evacuation routes)
• The private room conducive to studying.

For Vancouver homestay arrangements, the homestay coordinators at Canada Journal personally visit and inspect the homes, including private rooms, and conduct interviews with host families.

Q. What are the homestay locations?
A. Due to the rising cost of living across Canada, host families do not reside near the school (downtown). Therefore, we arrange homestays in areas within a maximum of 1 hour and 15 minutes of travel time from downtown.

Q. What if I have a problem with my host family?
A. Canada Journal provides a service that allows you to consult with local support staff if you have any issues during your homestay.

After verifying facts from both you and the host family, we will request the host family to make improvements if necessary. In the event we determine that the host family is significantly at fault and unable to improve, we will arrange a new host family for you at no additional charge.

Q. How is my host family chosen?
A. We will arrange your homestay according to the information provided on your application form, including any allergies you have, and whether you are open to living with children or pets.

We will take allergies into full consideration when making arrangements. For other preferences, we will accommodate your requests as much as possible, but we cannot guarantee arrangements exactly as requested.

We do not accept requests related to nationality, as Canada is an immigrant country where such requests would be considered discriminatory.