Thank you for your interest in UVic Homestay. Hosting international students is a wonderful opportunity to learn about another culture and support a student's efforts to improve their English language skills.
As a host, you will provide your international student with the basics (e.g.: food, shelter, knowledge of public transportation, etc.). You will also be expected to make your student feel welcome in your home, allowing and encouraging them to participate in family activities. Host families provide students with support as they experience a new culture and language. Host families also create an opportunity for international students to learn about Canadian culture and life first hand, and to practice their English in a casual, comfortable setting.
Host Families are required to:
To apply to become a host family, please contact our office at 250-472-4268 or homestay@uvcs.uvic.ca to ensure that your home is located within our location boundaries and to obtain a Host Contractor Application.
