Live your student life your way with two unique stays
Cozy rooms in shared apartments for a social vibe or a host family stay for an immersive cultural experience.
Discover Host Family Living
It’s more than a room and meals. Homestay means becoming part of a local family’s daily life. Share common spaces, embrace their culture, and gain valuable insights while living the Canadian way.
Registration Fee
Deposit Fee¹
230.00
500.00
| Meal Plan | Description | Weekly Rate | Extra night |
| Homestay HALF BOARD | Breakfast & Dinner | $310.00 | $50.00 |
| Homestay FULL BOARD | Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | $335.00 | $53.00 |
| Additional services | Pick-up | Pick-up & Drop-off |
| Airport Transportation | $138.00 | $230.00 |
| Custodianship Declaration | $210.00 |
| Weekly Rate | ||
| Special Diet (Vegan, Glutten Free, Halal) | $50 |
| Other fees (if applicable) | Weekly Rate | |
| Minor fee² | $35 | |
| High season supplementary fee³ | $40 |
| One Time Fee | ||
| Rush fee⁴ | $100 |
(1) Refundable at the end of the accommodation period (minus $30 processing fee).
(2) Under 18 year-old -students.
(3) The additional fee during the high season will apply from Jun 1 to Aug 31.
(4) Accommodation requests received 2 weeks or less prior to arrival date.
How to apply?
3 simple steps to be placed with a host family and start the adventure
1
This help us understand your preferences, needs, and expectations. It’s the first step to tailor your experience with us.
2
Invoice Payment
Based on your specified dates, meal plan, and requested services from the questionnaire, you will receive a personalized invoice. Payment is required to confirm your Homestay placement.
3
Confirmation
Your confirmation includes an immigration letter validating your booking and a host family profile for a meaningful connection – learn about them, their occupation, family members, pictures and more.
What to expect?
Comfortable Personal Space
Enjoy a furnished bedroom and access to communal areas.
Hassle-Free Meals
No cooking or shopping required – meals cater to your selected plan.
Home Away from Home
Find support, encouragement, and empathy when you miss family during your exciting yet challenging stay.
Embrace Multicultural Connections
Your host family hails from diverse backgrounds worldwide. Share your culture, learn theirs.
Unique Family Compositions
From single parents to large, mixed families, Canadian hosts come in all shapes and sizes.
House Rules
Each family has their unique habits and reasonable rules, clearly explained to you.
We do accept urgent applications from students arriving within two weeks or less from the time we receive their application, with an additional rush fee of $100 CAD. However, it is highly recommended that you apply for a homestay at least 4 weeks before your expected arrival date.
If you’re unhappy with your initial host family match, we advise a two-week trial with your host family, supported by our staff. If justified issues persist after this trial, we’ll arrange a no-cost host family change. Changes are only made after meeting the host family.
Our dedicated staff will work on reconciliation, managing expectations, and addressing cultural differences. If problems persist and can’t be resolved, we’ll arrange a host family change at no extra cost, with urgent changes be done immediately.
The initial payment to process your application includes a registration fee, deposit *, payment for the first 4 weeks of your stay, and any additional services such as transportation or custodianship if requested. Subsequent payments will be made monthly.
All financial transactions, both prior to and during your stay, be conducted exclusively through MS Homestays.
*Deposit is fully reimbursable at the end of your stay, minus a $30 CAD processing transaction fee
We embrace Canada’s multiculturalism and work with diverse families that align with MS Homestays’ values. All families go through a thorough process, including an online questionnaire, phone interview, reference checks, onsite visit, police check verification, and annual updates. We continuously review student ratings to enhance overall satisfaction and improvement.
While we do our best to consider your preferences, we cannot guarantee a specific location. Host families are conveniently situated near public transportation. On average, the commute time between most schools and Homestay hosts ranges from 40 to 50 minutes by public transportation.
Yes, we provide guidelines to both students and host families to ensure a positive experience for all. Common rules include respecting each other’s privacy and adhering to house rules set by the host family.
Yes, if you intend to extend your stay, kindly notify us promptly to secure your room reservation. We will make every effort to accommodate your request, subject to the availability of your host family.
We take into account any dietary restrictions or food allergies you may have when matching you with a host family. Please provide this information during your application, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Meal plans typically includes two or three daily meals, depending on your preference. You’ll have self-served breakfast and lunch, while dinner is a hot meal prepared by your host family. Lunch is a packed meal for you to take to school.
You’ll find basic bedding and towels provided by the host family. While it’s recommended to bring your own towel, it’s ultimately up to your preference.
Your homestay covers essential services like electricity, water, and Wi-Fi. However, you are responsible for personal items such as laundry soap, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioners, and similar necessities.