Welcome to the University of Victoria's award-winning homestay program! Our staff are dedicated professionals who work hard to ensure that international students and Canadian host families enjoy cultural exchanges.
Homestay provides an opportunity for you to live with a Canadian family while you study English. You will eat meals with your host family, participate in their weekend activities and become part of their daily lives.
Homestay is available for all programs from September until June as well as the University Pathway Program and the Summer Academic Intensive Program (ELAI). See the Prices and Dates page for the list of programs and accommodation options.
Your host family will:
Complete and sign the Homestay Application Form, then submit it with your $250 application fee.
After we receive your application, we will match you with a Canadian host family. You will receive a detailed Homestay Information Package by email three weeks before your program begins, and your host family will pick you up when you arrive in Victoria.
Please review the Homestay Student Guidelines for your program to ensure that Homestay is the best accommodation choice for you.