What is included in my Homestay Rent?

Our fees include homestay placement fee and weekly rent.

1. Homestay placement fee covers
   • carefully matching students/guests with a host family
   • the cost of processing applications and payments
   • orienting students/guests
   • recruiting and maintaining homestay hosts and homes
   • support to all the hosts, students/guests and educational institutions.
2. Weekly rent (normally 28 nights) covers
   • a fully furnished room with a bed, desk, lamp and storage space
   • meals: If meals are included in your homestay package, your host will provide all dinners and breakfasts plus lunch on weekends
   • all utilities including gas, electricity (except excessive use of electric heaters or air conditioning) and internet access, but not telephone calls
   • the use of laundry facilities, washing machine, iron and laundry powder
   • emergency support

Homestay rent varies according to the location/city, whether a student is over or under the age of 18, single/twin-shared bedroom, meals provided, etc. Please see our Homestay Price List for our current rates.