Host International Students
From all over the world
A Memorable Experience
Become a Host Family
Experience a deep cultural exchange and an educational enrichment for your own family. Our eager, young students bring hosts an infectious enthusiasm for Canada that can truly lift spirits across a community. Build strong, lifelong personal connections in other countries. Graciously welcoming promising young students can support local tourism and put small communities on the map!
International students are looking forward to experiencing life in Canada and being welcomed into your home
During students stay, host families are asked to provide
A warm, safe, caring environment and encouragement to join in family life and daily activities
An English only (for ESL students) or French only (for FSL students) environment at home
3 nutritious meals a day and healthy snacks, with a minimum of one meal per day eaten together as a family
Support and guidance from the host family for the students as they settle into school and their community
The same respect and attention you would provide a loved one traveling from overseas
What makes a host great?
MLI Homestay is a network of host families across Canada who are culturally diverse, come in all shapes and sizes, and come from all walks of life.
Dedication to providing a home away from home
Patience and being aware of student’s needs
Interest in other cultures from around the world
Helping students explore your community and province
Your Questions – Answered!
We know you have questions about becoming a host. Please check out our frequently asked Host questions – and if you have further questions don’t hesitate to contact us.
Where are Homestays needed?
Host an International Student
MLI Homestay is always interested in meeting new hosts in communities across Canada.
We offer the opportunity to welcome visitors that come for short and long-term programmes.
- New Westminster
- North Vancouver
- Sunshine Coast
- West Vancouver
- Red Deer
- Carleton Place
- Centre Wellington
- North Bay
- Owen Sound
- Richmond Hill
- Smith Falls
- Thunder Bay
How has being a host changed your life?
We have a beautiful country with lots to offer students….how amazing to share these memories which we know these students will talk about for years…
We have been hosting students with MLI for 5 years. The experience of providing a home for students from other countries has been so amazing both for us and the students we have hosted.
We’ve been hosting with MLI since September 2021. Our coordinator is fantastic, an advocate for the parents and for the students. Highly recommend MLI Homestay.