Homestay Providers for HDSB Students in the International Student Program
The Halton District School Board is pleased to provide our students in the International Student Program (ISP) with homestay families through the
choice of any one of these three providers:
- Canada Homestay Network
- Educatius
- Silong International Education Services Corporation
Secondary students in the ISP must live with a parent on a full-time basis, or select ONE of the above homestay providers. This must be declared to and verified by the ISP office on a semester basis.
Canada Homestay Network
Contact Canada Homestay Network.
Canada Homestay Network (CHN) manages Homestay for Halton District School Board. (HDSB). In partnership with HDSB, CHN provides international students with warm and welcoming homestays and related custodianship services so they feel well supported during their program of study in Canada.
Canada Homestay
Programs & Costs
Educatius Canada is part of the larger “Educatius” International network which was been in operation Internationally for 20 years (across Canada our services include connecting students with the best school partners in each province, providing custodianship and complete homestay services). We are experts in the High School industry and tailor our programs to the needs of minors. Our homestay team speak multiple languages and provide services from British Columbia all the way to Newfoundland. In Ontario we have built strong host family networks in our most popular regions in Toronto, Halton, Ottawa and others. Custodians only supervise a small number of students for extra peace of mind and support. Learn more about Educatius Canada Homestay Program or e-mail us at
homestays@ecanada.ca
Silong International Education Services Corporation
Silong International Education (SIE) has been working with Halton District School Board (HDSB) for over 10 years to serve international students. SIE provides homestay placement, custodianship, and study permit application/renewal. Together with the caring homestay families, diligent custodians and the ISP of HDSB, SIE provides a safe, affordable, inclusive and diversified Canadian education experience. SIE aims to provide a home away from home experience to international students.