HOMESTAYS
Canada Homestay Network (CHN)
Canada Homestay Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit society dedicated to intercultural exchange through homestay. CHN offers the highest standards for homestay accommodations with carefully screened host families and unlimited student support. CHN also offers custodianship, optional airport transfers, and 24/7 assistance.
Contact Email: help@canadahomestaynetwork.ca
Website: www.canadahomestaynetwork.ca/for-students
Approximate Costs: CAD $1,050 for 4 weeks, 2 meals/day (private room)
Cypress Homestay
Cypress Homestay offers students the opportunity to experience Canadian lifestyle and culture. Students' preferences are taken into account when matching students with host families in order to ensure a great fit. Cypress is committed to ensuring student comfort, and provides local and personalized support.
Contact Email: adm@cypressaccommodations.com
Website: www.cypressaccommodations.com
Approximate Costs: CAD $900 plus placement fee $155 for 4 weeks, 2 meals/day (private room) / CAD $820 plus placement fee $155 for 4 weeks, 2 meals/day (shared room)
Quarantine Package? Please contact Cypress Homestay for more information.
First Choice International Placement Inc
First Choice International Placement Inc. is pleased to be the preferred provider of monitored custodial guardianship, homestay placement, and airport transportation services for minor-aged post-secondary students throughout Metro Vancouver and surrounding areas.
Contact Email: info@myfci.ca
Website: www.myfci.ca
Approximate Costs: CAD $1,315 for 4 weeks with full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in a private room
Harmony Homestay
Harmony Homestay has a diverse database of homestay families to be able to provide a variety of options when choosing a homestay family. We work to provide the best possible match for each placement. The more information we have at the outset, the faster and more accurate the matching will be.
Contact Email: info@harmonyhomestay.com
Website: www.harmonyhomestay.com
Approximate Costs: CAD $950 for one month in a private room, including 3 meals per day
Homadorma
Homadorma operates the largest online homestay network in Canada. Students have the flexibility to compare and choose the most suitable homestay for their needs in Vancouver.
Contact Email: service@homadorma.com
Website: www.homadorma.com
Approximate Costs: Varies, but typically costs between CAD $700-$1200 per month.
Student Accommodations
While KPU does not have student housing, many companies in Metro Vancouver offer off-campus student accommodations. This is a great option for you if you’d like to meet students from other schools, experience living in a community with other students, and expand your network in Canada beyond your KPU connections. Some popular student accommodations are listed below:
CASA Toronto/Vancouver
CASA Toronto/Vancouver fills the international student's demand for better accommodation services. CASA offers three distinct, high quality, and well-priced student living experiences (homestay, shared accommodation, and suites).
Contact Email: marketing@casa-toronto.com
Website: www.casa-toronto.com/vancouver/
Approximate Costs: CAD $940 for 4 weeks, 2 meals a day (private room), or CAD $920 for 4 weeks, 2 meals a day (shared room)
Cypress Accommodations
Cypress Accommodations operates numerous studetnt residences in Vancouver and the surrounding areas.
Contact Email: adm@cypressaccommodations.com
Website: www.cypressaccommodations.com
Approximate Costs: CAD $855 + damage deposit $200 for 2 weeks in a private bedroom (shared bathroom) or CAD $955 + damage deposit $200 for 2 weeks in a private bedroom (private bathroom)
GEC Living
GEC is the largest off-campus student community in Vancouver, providing fully furnished suites, all-inclusive amenities, and flexible leasing at convenient locations. Accommodations at GEC include utilities, laundry, WiFi, on-site management, social events, and so much more. GEC connects you with your classes, your friends, and everything Vancouver has to offer.
Contact Email: reservations@gecliving.com
Website: www.gecliving.com
Approximate Costs: from CAD $1,000 to $2,400 per month (meal options available)
