Accommodation
Homestay Program
At Atlantic Canada Language Academy, we believe our students benefit greatly from enrolling in the Homestay Program. Sharing daily life with a Canadian family is one of the best ways to improve your English, learn about our culture, and adapt to life in Canada.
Our Accommodation Coordinator carefully selects host families to ensure that the highest standards of safety, compatibility, and services are met. All of our host families live in or around the picturesque town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada and are within a twenty-minute drive to the school.
What Can I Expect When I Stay with a Homestay Family?
By participating in our HomeStay program you will have your own clean, private room. Some of our host families may provide private bathrooms, but it is not uncommon to share a bathroom with your Canadian family. You will have three complete meals per day, although you may be asked to prepare your own breakfast and pack your lunch to be eaten later at the Academy.
Television, computer, and telephone use are subject to the house rules. These rules will be explained to you upon your arrival at the household. A detailed description of your host family and their home will be sent to you once you have been matched.
What Can I Expect from Being a Homestay Family?
Thank you for your interest in hosting a student through Atlantic Canada Language Academy! Being a homestay family is a rewarding way to share your home and culture with someone from another part of the world.
Host families receive a weekly income to cover room, board, and transportation (if needed). Students stay anywhere from 2 weeks to 1 year, and you can choose the length of stay that works best for your household.
Most students are adults and independent, but younger students may need more supervision. We encourage you to include your student in family life to help them feel welcome and supported.
You’ll receive a student profile before arrival, and we’ll do our best to match based on shared interests and lifestyle. Families also fill out a profile to help with this process.
Every homestay includes a signed Homestay Contract to help set clear expectations and household rules from the beginning. With good communication and a warm welcome, you can help students have an unforgettable Canadian experience—and possibly make a lifelong friend.
Interested in becoming a Homestay Family?
Homestay families are families from all backgrounds who welcome international students into their home for the duration of their time studying at Atlantic Canada Language Academy. We are always looking for host families to host our international students and consider our homestay families to be one of our greatest assets in helping these students achieve success while in their home-away-from-home.
If you are interested in becoming a homestay family, download the application form here!
