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Open Your Heart and Home – Become a Homestay Host!

Welcome an international student into your home and experience the joy of a new cultural. School District 8 is looking for hosts ready to broaden their cultural understanding and create lasting friendships. Join the district in making a difference—apply to become a homestay host today!
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Homestay Family Agreement

The Homestay Family Agreement establishes clear expectations and responsibilities between host families and their guests to create a supportive and harmonious living environment.

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Homestay Handbook

The Homestay Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide to help students and host families navigate daily life together, ensuring a comfortable, respectful, and enriching homestay experience.

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BC Homestay Guidelines

The Homestay Guidelines outline essential rules and standards for both students and host families to follow, fostering a safe, respectful, and enjoyable living arrangement.

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Schools

The International team is here to support you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth transition and memorable experience. Discover new passions, make lifelong friends, and prepare for a bright future.
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Mount Sentinel

MSS (Grades 7 to 12)

Join Mount Sentinel Secondary in beautiful Slocan Valley.

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KRSS

KRS (Grades 8 to 12)

Join Kootenay River Secondary School in beautiful Creston, BC.

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LVR

LVR (Grades 10 to 12)

Join LV Rogers Secondary School in beautiful Nelson, BC.

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Salmo Secondary

SSS (Grades 7 to 12)

Join Salmo Secondary in beautiful Salmo, BC.

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JV Humphries

JVH (Grades 8 to 12)

Join JV Humphries School in beautiful Kaslo, BC.

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Trafalgar

TMS (Grades 6 to 9)

Join Trafalgar Middle School in beautiful Nelson, BC. 

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