The Homestay Concept

Global Partners believes that to best learn another language and culture, complete immersion is needed. Our language classes, excursions and activities in the community are complimented by the Homestay aspect of our programs. Program participants are not guests in North American homes; they are members of North American families, participating in all that North American family life has to offer.

We are committed to providing our students with outstanding, quality host families. All potential host families must provide at least two references which are thoroughly checked by Global Partners' Program Coordinators. An interview is conducted with all members of the family, and a visit is made to the family's home to ensure that the student's accommodations are acceptable. Our coordinators are in constant contact with host families and students during throughout the program.

Come, meet some North American Host Families!

Meet Global Partners' Host Families!

Click on each family name to learn a bit about their experience as host families!

• The Pohl Family
• The Nelson Family
• The Klassen Family
• The Nygard Family

Becoming a GPI Host Family

We are always looking for more host families to add to our 'Global Family'. Host families need to be able to meet the following conditions:

• Have a genuine interest in learning about other people and places
• Have the space to add another family member
• Have enough time for appropriate supervision and regular interaction with the student
• Be flexible and able to maintain a sense of humor
• Be willing to take the time to learn and understand a new culture
• Be willing to promote North America by providing opportunities for international students to discover and experience our culture first hand
• Be comprised of at least two related family members
• Agree not to host any other international students while hosting a Global Partners' student

If hosting an international student sounds like an exciting opportunity for you, please fill out and send the Host Family Application Form. For ease of use, you may apply and submit it online, or print it out and fax or mail it to us. We are eager to form new partnerships with great North American families and guarantee a quick response!

Global Partners Institute
#205-2526 Yale Court
Abbotsford, B.C. V2S 8G9
North America
T: (604) 557.4250
F: (604) 557.4269