Canada Homestay Network

Learn more about Canada Homestay Network

For more than 25 years, Canada Homestay Network (CHN) has provided excellent homestay experiences for international students and their Canadian host families. How do we do it? We created the kinds of programs and support we would want for our own loved ones.

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** SPECIAL OFFER FOR IDP STUDENTS

CHN offers isolation on arrival, including transportation from the airport, 2-week accommodations in a hotel with all meals delivered to your room. We offer online content and unlimited student support during quarantine.

$100 discount off your Safe Arrival program when you book an IDP Exclusive Package including CHN Homestay plus airport pickup as long as self-isolation is required upon entry to Canada

Fee applies to underage students for services with our Custodianship Program.

Our team will personally match you with a welcoming Canada Homestay Network-certified host based on your preferences.

Canadian Homestay Network homestays include:

  • Bedroom
  • Bed + linen
  • A quiet place to study
  • Clothes storage
  • Internet
  • Utilities
  • Access to bathroom, kitchen and laundry
  • Choice of meal packages
  • Flexible length of stay (minimum 4 weeks)
  • Host background checks and home inspections
  • Location within 45 minutes’ travel time of your education provider
  • Pre-departure orientation
  • Professional CHN 24/7 support

Our hosts come from diverse backgrounds and family structures. They may live in a house, townhouse or apartment. All speak fluent English.

CHN Support 

CHN is Canada’s premier homestay provider, having served over 75,000 students across Canada. All of our host families are rigorously screened with home inspections and background checks. Our careful matching process ensures you get just the right family to fit your interests.   

Have a question? Our support system is cutting edge. Our Relationship Managers are available to you by chat, text, email, phone, or in-person as needed. We offer emergency assistance and counselling with mental health professionals 24/7.  

Your Home Away From Home 

Homestay is the perfect start to your Canadian experience. Your host family will give you a soft landing and help you get established in Canada with basics like transit planning and accounts set up, orientation in the city, and other tips and help to get you situated in your new community. Your hosts are your first social contacts, and can help you practice English and learn about local customs quickly.  

CHN offers a range of meal plans and other matching specifications to ensure your homestay placement fits your needs and budget. Our placements include: 

  • Flexible study blocks, short-term & long-term placements 

  • Personalized host-student matching based on your preferences 

  • A private, furnished room with a quiet place to study 

  • A caring Canadian family interested in helping you succeed 

  • Unlimited student and host support 

  • Optional airport pick up & return 

  • Optional custodianship for underage students 

  • Flexible payment options 

We invite you to become a part of the CHN family!