Experience Canada

ILAC Homestay

Why homestay?

The average commute between ILAC and Homestay families is between 45 to 75 minutes by public transportation.

Great Locations

Conveniently located near all ILAC campuses

Cultural Diversity

Experience Canada’s culturally-diverse population firsthand

Learn English Faster

Learn faster with an English-speaking homestay family

Toronto & Vancouver

Create lifelong memories and connections by staying with one of our carefully selected homestay families.

2025 Prices

Homestay 3 Meals
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room 3 meals/day
Minors must select 3 meals option.
$350/week
$390/week
Homestay 2 Meals
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room 2 meals/day
No lunch.
$310/week
$350/week
Twin Discount
Two people with the same date
-$25/week/person

2026 Prices

Homestay 3 Meals
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room 3 meals/day
Minors must select 3 meals option.
$360/week
$400/week
Homestay 2 Meals
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room 2 meals/day
No lunch.
$320/week
$360/week
Twin Discount
Two people with the same date
-$25/week/person
Learn English faster with an English speaking Homestay family

What to expect from your homestay experience

Canada is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Host families may come from backgrounds as diverse as Canada.

Adult Roomstay

*toiletries not included

Toronto

Shared House
Executive Living

Have it your way! Buy your own food, prepare, and cook your meals or eat out if you want – total flexibility.  Based on availability.

** executive living

toiletries not included

2025 Prices

Adult Roomstay*
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room / Shared Bathroom
$275/week
$300/week
Shared House**
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$350/week
$375/week
Shared Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$275/week
$300/week
Executive Living***
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Bedroom / Private Bathroom
$500/week
$500/week

2026 Prices

Adult Roomstay*
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Room / Shared Bathroom
$275/week
$300/week
Shared House**
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$350/week
$375/week
Shared Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$300/week
$350/week
Executive Living***
Sept – May
June – Aug
Single Bedroom / Private Bathroom
$550/week
$550/week
Single Bedroom / Shared Bathroom
$500/week
$525/week
* No cooking, no host or minimal contact with host family.
** Shared house or apartment, no host family.
*** Executive condo living with 2 bedrooms, no host family.

2026 Other Fees

Service Fee
Dietary Restrictions / Food Allergies ADD On* $75/wk
Private Bath Single ADD ON $125/wk
Extra Night (minors) per night** $150/night
Homestay Placement Fee (non-rundable) $230
(2025: $225)
Residence Placement fee (non-refundable) $255
(2025: $250)
Standard Airport Pick-up Service $125
Standard Airport Drop-off or Transfer Service $125
Unaccompanied Minor Service (UMS) $200
Residence / Change of Room fee $135
Custodianship Letter fee $150

All bookings are Saturday to Saturday. First 4 weeks are non-refundable. 

*Not all requests may be accommodated.

**Subject to approval

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