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Ontario Homestays is dedicated to promoting international understanding and ESL education.

For over 40 years, we have been arranging homestays, ESL lessons, cultural experiences and sightseeing for teenagers from Europe, China, Mexico, Japan, South Korea . . .

We work with international agencies so can also arrange for Canadian school groups and church groups to travel overseas. Current programs include summer  homeschooling in France and adventures in Morocco.

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For International Students and Visitors to The Greater Toronto Area

All families who apply are visited and screened by a local representative. All adults in the family are required to have a police criminal record check. Most new families come recommended by our current, successful host families.

Become a homestay family

When you open your home and your hearts to an international exchange student you make a difference in tomorrow's world.

Expectations for Summer Homestay Programs

These are generally 3 week programs in June, July and August.

Expectations for Academic Year / Semester Programs

These students generally stay for at least 3 months.

Our Programs

Our summer (June/July/August) and year round programs.

For Canadian Teenagers

Opportunities for young  Canadians to experience homestays in Europe and enjoy international group adventures.

Schedules

Homestay parents can find arrival and departure information of their students and also a schedule of their classes and activities.