The VIE Homestay Program ensures that all host families have met our standards and have been cleared to host by the police as a safe home.

The Homestay Coordinators determine student placements based on the information provided in the application form and do their best to match requests.   

Our Homestay Coordinators regularly check in with the students at school to ensure they are comfortable and to also assist them in adjusting to their new life in Canada.

VIE host families are all residents of Canada and come from many different cultural backgrounds.  To be part of our program, host families have to go through ongoing training with our department to ensure they understand the importance of providing a nurturing and caring environment for international students.