Homestay Fees and Policies

Our Homestay Policies have changed. Please read the following information carefully.

 

Queen's School of English has a limited number of Homestay hosts available. We may not be able to guarantee Homestay for all applicants.

Homestay Fees and Deadlines

• Please complete the application form with as much detail as possible, so that the most appropriate Homestay placement can be arranged for you.
• All fees and homestay dates are outlined on the Dates and Fees page. Students pay a flat rate for the Homestay time period.
• A CAD$350 deposit (refundable) and CAD$100 (non-refundable) Homestay administration fee must be submitted to Queen's School of English before your Homestay application form can be processed. These fees will be included in your invoice.
• The accommodation fee may be paid with your program fees on one invoice OR you may make a separate payment by the  Final Payment Deadline.
• The CAD$350 deposit will be returned when you leave the Homestay program unless there are damages or unpaid bills.

Trial Period

• If you or the host find the arrangement is not suitable for any reason, the request to change Homestay hosts must be made by the deadline specified on the Dates and Fees page.
• The deadline date is the same for all students regardless of the date of arrival to the home.
• A Bed & Breakfast rate of CAD$50/night will be paid by the student to the host for each night of the trial period that they were accommodated if the student decides to leave the homestay during the trial period.
• If possible, the Homestay Coordinator will assist in finding an alternate homestay; however, this is not guaranteed.
• There are no refunds after the trial period deadline even if the student leaves before the end of the session, unless deemed valid by the Homestay Coordinator.

Early Arrival / Late Departure

• Students may arrive at their Homestay host’s home between 8 am and 12 am, depending on the availability of the homestay host. Students who arrive in Kingston after 12 am must arrange to stay in a hotel, inn or other accommodation until the next day.
• If you choose to arrive earlier or need to stay later than the Homestay time period, it is your responsibility to make arrangements and to pay your host CAD$30/night directly.

Late Applicants

• Late applications, missed deadlines and rejected placements will be dealt with on an individual basis and Homestay placements will not be guaranteed. 

Obtaining Your Deposit

• The CAD$350 deposit will be returned when you leave the Homestay program unless there are damages or unpaid bills.
• If you leave the Queen's School of English Homestay Program after your application has been accepted, the CAD$100 Homestay administration fee will not be refunded, however the CAD$350 deposit will be returned.
• Homestay arrangements are made separately for each session. Queen's School of English expects that you will stay with your homestay host for the entire session.

Questions/Concerns 

All Homestay placements are monitored by the Homestay Coordinator. You can address any questions or concerns about Homestay by discussing them with the Homestay Coordinator.