Prospective Families
How to Join Our Homestay Program
If you would like to apply to be a homestay family, click the link below and complete our Homestay Application Form:
Our Homestay Program
The Vernon School District’s International Program is currently looking for families in the Kalamalka Secondary, WL Seaton Secondary, Charles Bloom Secondary, Vernon Secondary and Clarence Fulton Secondary catchment areas interested in welcoming an international student into their home. As of September 2025, families will receive a $1150 stipend per month to help cover food, accommodation, transportation and other expenses.
All families must be approved, which requires the process of applying, completing a criminal record check for anyone over 19 living in their home, and a home inspection. While we can’t guarantee you a student every semester, we thoughtfully match you with the student(s) that appear to be the best fit for you! Much depends on the mix of students and their languages, the activity levels of both the student and the family, proximity to school or access to bussing, among other things. So, matching is one of the Homestay Coordinators’ most important tasks, and they look forward to meeting families, and then matching you with one of our incoming students!
Open your doors to a Cultural Experience!
We want you to welcome your student as a new member of your family. Each student you host is a new personality for you to get to know and grow to appreciate. Some students are outgoing and independent, and may want to participate fully in your family’s activities, and others are quiet, more reserved, and focused on grades and language learning. Whatever the case, treat your student as you would one of the family, keeping the lines of communication open and most importantly, being yourself and having fun together!
When choosing our host families we look for:
- Safe, comfortable homes
- A private bedroom with a window, door, closet, bed, dresser and a desk for studying
- Close proximity to the school bus or walking distance to schools
- Ability to provide healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks
- Willingness to provide emotional support in a caring environment
- Ability to provide transportation as needed
- Computer and wireless access
- Diverse and active families willing to share our Canadian culture and their family life
If you are interested or know of anyone who might be interested, please contact our Homestay Coordinators directly as follows:
Tayler Skultety: Homestay Coordinator for VSS, Clarence Fulton Secondary, and Elementary
Email: vernonhomestay1@sd22.bc.ca / phone: (250) 308-6893
Fatima Nunes: Homestay Coordinator for Seaton, Kal, Charles Bloom, and Elementary
Email: vernonhomestay2@sd22.bc.ca / phone: (250) 260-0106
Silmara Albi de Oliveira: Homestay Coordinator
Email: vernonhomestay3@sd22.bc.ca / phone: (250) 309-3528
For further information on the Homestay Program:
