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Tel: 1–250–370–3681
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Hours: 9 am–4 pm, Monday–Friday

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3100 Foul Bay Rd
Dawson Building
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CAMOSUN COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL HOMESTAY

Guidelines for Students (Long Term Placements)

Homestay Standards:

1. Upon review of Homestay Host and Student Applications, review of host criminal record checks and completion of an in-home host interview, the Housing Coordinator will make a student placement. Although the Housing Coordinator will try to make an appropriate placement CCI cannot guarantee that all participants’ requests will be met.
2. Hosts and students are expected to comply with all Homestay Standards and Requirements.
3. Hosts and students are expected to contribute to the creation of a welcoming and secure home environment. The Housing Coordinator and CCI Student Services are available to assist with resolving interpersonal, cross-cultural and other issues.
4. If it is learned that there are problems in a Homestay placement or CCI Homestay Standards and Requirements are not being met, an attempt will be made to reach a collaborative solution supported by both parties. However, CCI reserves the right to move a student without advance notice in the event of a serious problem.
5. If harassment of any type toward any CCI homestay participant occurs during a placement, the student will be removed from the host home and legal action taken, if warranted. See definition of harassment to be inserted.

Student Requirements:

1. If time permits, write a letter of introduction to the host before arrival, including a photograph of yourself.
2. Attend student information/orientation session.
3. Acquire complete coverage for medical care. The homestay host is not responsible for expenses incurred from your sickness or other liabilities.
4. Pay the correct fee each month to your host for the duration of your homestay placement, and pay on the agreed day.
5. Be responsible for all telephone, internet and other expenses you incur while in homestay. If using a host’s telephone, make all long distance calls collect or use pre-paid phone cards.
6. Comply with house rules. Discuss with the host any rules which you don’t understand or which are difficult for you.
7. Arrange your own transportation to and from school and for social activities. Hosts are not responsible for this aspect of your life in Victoria.
8. Treat the home and possessions of your host with care and attention and help keep the home in good condition. You are responsible for anything you damage.
9. Regularly clean your own room, change the bed sheets and do your own laundry. Clean up after yourself everywhere in the house (e.g. the kitchen) – your host will expect this of you.
10. Take responsibility for occasional meal preparation for yourself.
11. Be open, honest, tolerant and respectful in communicating with members of your placement household.
12. Make the effort to talk with your host(s) – you can learn about Victoria, Canadian culture, Canadian people and the English language.
13. Talk to your host(s) first if you have a homestay problem. If you cannot solve the problem with your host, then talk to the Housing Coordinator. If you are not comfortable talking to your host(s), talk to the Housing Coordinator or the International Counsellor - your discussion will be kept private.
14. Alert the Housing Coordinator of any concerns regarding your placement.
15. If you plan to move out you must tell your host(s) 30 days in advance. If you do not want to stay 30 days, you must still pay the monthly fee. Notify the Housing Coordinator when you plan to move and complete a placement evaluation. Most students give notice at the first of the month.
16. When the placement ends, be responsible for address changes, removal of personal belongings, and transportation from the homestay home.

Risk and Liability Waiver

Participating in homestay brings with it potential risk in that human nature is unpredictable, and while CCI will work hard to help and monitor the College homestay placements, students and hosts, there can be no guarantee of security for either party. In the event an assigned student or host causes damage to any property, person or personal assets, CCI does not assume any liability for actions or omissions of other parties. This includes actions or omissions by a homestay student or that of the homestay host, once the homestay arrangement is approved and accepted by the student and the host. A placement is approved and accepted when a placement is confirmed, or when the homestay student begins his/her homestay with the host, whichever is earlier.

If you have any questions about this information, please contact the CCI Housing Coordinator:
tel. 370 3685 or email homestay@camosun.bc.ca.
Thank you for your interest in our program!