Homestay experience
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Booking a Homestay: The Basics



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Step:1

Placement fees

To initiate your application, we require a fully refundable deposit of only $50 CAD. As soon as we receive your payment confirmation, we will take 24-72 business hours to send you a list of host family options. It's worth noting that this deposit will be subtracted from our standard $250 Placement Fee*

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Step:2

We will touch base with you

Once you have completed your payment, one of our homestay coordinators will be in touch with you to keep up with your application progress.

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Step:3

Finding the perfect match

We will then begin finding the perfect match for you by sending homestay profiles based on your application. Once you confirm, we will provide you with a booking confirmation and conduct a brief introduction to your new host.





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What’s included in Homestay


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Furnished room
That includes bed, desk and chair, dresser or closet
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Meal plan
2 or 3 meals per day.
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Utilities
Hydro, gas, internet, water included
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Laundry
Some of our hosts have specific days and times for the Laundry


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Frequently Asked Question

Vanmates will help you to find the best homestay family according to your needs.
Homestay is a type of accommodation in Vanmates, where our students stay with a Canadian family, the students will stay in a furnished room, choose 2 or 3 meals per day, amenities are included family also you will be part of our community of students from all over the world.
Our main priority is to know your needs so we can match you with the perfect family for you, we select a few families so you can choose the place you want to stay.
We request our hosts to submit a criminal record history, also we interview them and visit in order to make sure our students will live in a clean, safe, family-oriented home, and to be able to provide the student with a great Canadian experience during their stay.
Yes! We have private rooms and shared rooms available.


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