Host families open their doors several times a year to a very diverse group of students anxious to improve their English and learn about American Culture. The cost is usually $900 per month paid to the host family, which does included breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. Sometimes the host family and or student choose not to opt for the meals and only pay $700 a month where the student does their own cooking. Upon arrival the student will pay their host family for the first and last month. Most host family arrangements are a two month commitment, between the student and family. If the student is staying longer, after the two months the student and family decide to continue their relationship or the student chooses to find and apartment or make other living arrangements.

 

Each family is selected and reviewed by a strict application process. A personal on-site visit is conducted by the homestay coordinator to each home to ensure the best environment for the student. The family does get paid to provide room and board for the student. If meals are included, families are required to provide breakfast and dinner for the student 7 days a week. The host family will attempt to sit down and enjoy the meals with the students as often as possible.