HOMESTAY PROGRAM    -    STUDENT APPLICATION   -   HOMESTAY FAMILY  APPLICATION

HOMESTAY INCLUDES:

• Learning environment
• A safe, clean and comfortable home
• Private bedroom and study area
• Three healthy meals a day
• Access to laundry facilities, telephone and television
• A kind and caring family offering real & practical ESL instruction
• Counseling and support while adjusting to Canadian Culture
• Regular monitoring by Homestay Coordinator
• Convenient bus service

HOMESTAY PLACEMENT FEES:

Placement fee:      $200.00

Includes:

• Pick up from Winnipeg International Airport, bus depot or train station
• A complimentary long distance telephone card
• Tour information, city tour & orientation
• Ongoing student and counseling services

HOMESTAY FEES:

 $50.00/ month maintenance fee may apply. 

HOMESTAY TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• 30 days advanced notice is requested for homestay.

• Placement fee is non-refundable and payable at time of application.

• All homestay fees are payable to Polar Trails Inc. and are due one week prior to the monthly anniversary arrival date.

• Homestay information will be forwarded as soon as placement is determined.

• Two weeks' notice must be given when a student decides to leave their homestay before the requested time.

• Family information is confidential and must not be provided to other parties without the consent of Polar Trails Inc.

• Homestay guests must provide proof of medical insurance coverage prior to homestay placement. 

• All guests are required to provide a deposit of $300.00 to Polar Trails Inc. prior to placement.

• If guests decide to travel during their time in homestay there will be no reduction in homestay fees for travel periods less than 1 month.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES:

Student Application

International students are assisted through the complicated process to complete immigration documents and receive an orientation to Canadian law with respect to visa applications.

Airport Pick-up

Our courteous staff greet students upon arrival and make necessary transportation arrangements from all of Canada's major airports to the selected host family residence.

Homestay Family Placement

Short-term and long-term homestay options are available offering students the best ESL experience possible.  Host families are carefully screened according to the student's needs.

Quality Control & Program Monitoring

Our Homestay team consisting of Homestay family and Coordinator work together at  providing the best learning environment possible by monitoring student performance, English only policies, and instructional techniques on an ongoing basis.

24 Hour Emergency Assistance

No matter how carefully a student plans their stay in Canada unexpected emergencies can occur.  We are available 24 hours a day to assist with alternative planning.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION   -   CONTACT US

Phone:     204-479-9946 

Fax:       204-284-4174

Email:    polartrails@canada.com ,   www.polartrails.com

POLAR TRAILS INC.  148 BARTLET AVENUE, R3L 0Z1, WINNIPEG, MB  CANADA