There’s a way to travel the world, without leaving your home.

It’s as simple as hosting students from other countries, and having a cultural exchange right there in your own home.

Canada Homestay Network places international students of all ages with homestay familes in Victoria. Mel Z chatted with Jennifer Wilson from Canada Homestay Network to learn about their programs.

Learn how you can become a homestay family in Victoria:

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Canada Homestay Network Interview with Mel Z

Originally Aired: February 10, 2017

Quick Facts About Homestay:

Host families who welcome international students into their home:

  • Grow their understanding of the world and its peoples
  • Make life-long friendships
  • Get to share the beauty of their home and community
  • Ensure their local economy benefits from the booming international education industry
  • Get a generous allowance to offset expenses

International students who live with Canadian families:

  • Learn language and Canadian culture in a healthy, caring environment
  • Get a positive introduction to Canadian family life, which encourages many to apply for permanent residency after graduation
  • Become valuable future partners in trade, political relations and global leadership
  • Bring a broader world-view to their communities back home

For more information about the homestay host experience and to apply, visit www.whyihost.ca/victoria.

International Education in Canada Facts from http://www.cbie.ca:

  • Canada ranks as the world’s 7th most popular destination for international students.
  • There were 353,000 international students in Canada in 2015, representing a 92% increase since 2008.
  • Canada derives nearly $8B annually from international student expenditures including tuition and living expenses.
  • The presence of international students created over 81,000 jobs and generated over than $445M in government revenue (2010)

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