• Placements are based on availability. There may be times in our peak periods when spaces are no longer available. If we are unable to place you with a Homestay or Landing Pad family, you will be notified in advance.

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  HOMESTAY POLICY

  • The cost of Homestay is $950 Canadian per month. When you arrive at your Homestay you must pay for two months ($1900). This includes your first month fees, and a deposit that will be held by your Homestay to pay for your last month in their home. The next Homestay fee is due on the first of the following month. You must give your Homestay family a minimum of 30 days’ notice from the first of the month before leaving your Homestay.
  • It is expected that you pay the full fee for months that include vacations when you choose to be away from your Homestay. If you are in a Homestay for extra days at the beginning or end of the month when you arrive or depart, the fee is $35 per day.
  • Your meals are included in your Homestay fee. You can expect to have evening meals with your host family, and learn about Canadian foods. You may have to prepare your own breakfast and lunch. If there are special foods you like, plan to purchase them yourself.
  • The Homestay fee includes: a private, furnished bedroom and internet connection for educational purposes and reasonable communication with your family and friends.
  • A Homestay placement is for a minimum of two months. If you do not complete a minimum two month stay or give 30 days’ notice from the first of the month, you will not have your last month’s rent returned We recommend that moving only take place between terms.
  • The first student placement is without charge. Each following Homestay placement requires a fee of $100.
  • If you have concerns about your Homestay, notify the International Housing Advisor immediately to discuss problem-solving options available. If there is a health or safety issue, the student will be moved without delay or penalty.

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  HOMESTAY CANCELATION POLICY

  Cancellation must be received by email at housing@niagaracollege.ca. All cancellation fees are payable directly to the host family in Canadian currency, no later than 3 days past the Expected Date of Arrival.
  
  

  CANCELLATION PERIOD	CANCELLATION FEE
  30 days before arrival	no charge
  14 days or less before arrival	$475 to host
  On expected date of arrival or after	$950 (payment in full) to host

  
  
  
  

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  If notice of cancellation is not received, or the cancellation fee is not paid in a timely manner, the fee will be assessed to your student account based on the above. The cancellation fee will be considered when assessing refunds to the student’s account. By clicking “Submit” on the form, you agree to pay the cancellation fee and to have the appropriate funds taken from your student account and provided to the family.

                                                                                                                                                We work to have all students placed in a Homestay/Landing Pad 3 to 4 weeks before the Expected Date of Arrival entered in the Application. Applications may experience delays as we approach the start of term.

Placements are based on availability. There may be times in our peak periods when spaces are no longer available. If we are unable to place you with a Homestay or Landing Pad family, you will be notified in advance.

LANDING PAD POLICY

The following Landing Pad Policy is designed to provide you with important and useful information:

• Cost: The cost of landing pad is $950 CAD for 30 days paid upon arrival.
• Refunds: No refund is available should you decide to leave your Landing Pad early. Please refer to the Cancellation Policy below for more details.
• Meals: Two meals daily are included in your landing pad fee.
• Breakfast – In Canada most students are expected to make their own breakfast; food is included.
• Lunch – Students will be expected to provide their own food. Cafeteria meals are available at the college or your Landing Pad will provide space for you to keep your purchased food.
• Supper – Evening meals will be provided at your Landing Pad.
• The Landing Pad fee includes: a private, furnished bedroom with storage for your belongings and internet connection. Remember that in Canada internet is more costly and limited than many countries. 
• In order to ensure that the program runs efficiently and effectively, each family is visited and interviewed by a Niagara College representative.
• Plan to attend orientation for much more information to help you transition into life at Niagara College and to support your search for off campus housing after your arrival. For more information about orientation see international.niagaracollege.ca/orientation

LANDING PAD CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation must be received by email at housing@niagaracollege.ca All cancellation fees are payable directly to the host family in Canadian currency, no later than 3 days past the Expected Date of Arrival.

CANCELLATION PERIOD	CANCELLATION FEE
30 days before arrival	no charge
14 days or less before arrival	$475 to host
On expected date of arrival or after	$950 (payment in full) to host

If notice of cancellation is not received, or the cancellation fee is not paid in a timely manner, the fee will be assessed to your student account based on the above. By clicking “Submit” on the form, you agree to pay the cancellation fee and to have the appropriate funds taken from your student account and provided to the family.

I also understand and agree that:

1. Many homes in Canada have bedrooms in the basement.
2. Host Families in Canada are diverse and multicultural.
3. In Canada, it is expected that all members of the household participate in household duties.
4. I am responsible for preparing my own breakfast and lunch with food that is in the house.
5. Personal care is of great importance.  If I have any questions about water usage, personal hygiene, disposal of hygiene products, etc., I will ask my Host Family.
6. I must treat family pets with care and respect.
7. I am not to smoke in my Host Family’s home.  If I do smoke, I will ask my family where I am able to do so.
8. My Host Family is not responsible for driving me to school, work or to social events and that it is expected that I take public transit.
9. If I am facing challenges, I will speak with my Host Family directly.
10. Food in Canada will be different to the food I am used to.  I will try to be open minded.