PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Some parents prefer that their child live in a private homestay arrangement while they study at our school. In order to ensure students are well supported, private homestay/custodians need to follow the requirements below.

Private Homestay Requirements

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPECTATIONS:

 Must be a Canadian Citizen and/or a Permanent Resident in Canada and over 25 years old

 Must live within one hour’s driving distance to the student’s school

 Must provide copies of notarized custodianship forms to the school office

 If there is any change in custodianship and/or homestay, must update the information with the school office

OVERALL EXPECTATIONS AS A CUSTODIAN:

 Provide guidance, supervision and support to the student

 Have regular contact with the student and be available to the student, parents and homestay family

 Be the main contact with the school.

 Handle all the emergency situations and report to the student’s parents and school staff after all incidents

 Ensure student’s regular attendance and satisfactory academic performance.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Private homestay arrangements are expected to follow the BC K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines   put out by the British Columbia Ministry of Education.