Staying in a Canada homestay is a unique opportunity for you to be fully immersed in the Canadian culture. Your English will certainly improve and you will leave Vancouver with many memories. Below is a list of simple rules to make your transition easier and a few Student agreements. Please carefully read all twelve points. After you have read and understood each point please click here for the printable version which we require you to sign and mail or fax to us. The homestay student agrees to abide by all reasonable house rules. Please tell your Host family if you are not going to be home for meals, if you are going to be late or if you have vacation plans. Please take extra care with your house key. (i.e. Do not loan your key to anyone else.) You will be responsible for your own transportation, personal care products, snacks, and international calls. We recommend that you purchase faresavers for the transit system and that you purchase an international telephone card. Please offer to pay for your own items when you are out with your Host family. To avoid any misunderstandings, we recommend that you keep your room neat and clean. The Student agrees to pay the Host family $25.00 Canadian per night for their entire stay and that after the Student's first month of stay, the Student agrees to pay the Host family directly. Due to Canada's many laws protecting its citizens rights and freedoms, the Student agrees that he/she cannot request a change in their Host family based on race, religion or any other culturally based difference. The Student understands that Bear Hugs Homestay Services cannot verify all of the information provided by the Host family. The Student verifies that he/she has answered all of the questions correctly on the Student Application Form. The student agrees to make reparations to the Host family for any financial damage or injury to the person or property of others that he/she may cause. The Student agrees to abide by all of the laws of Canada that pertain to this agreement.   | Home | Our Host Families | Location | Student Application | Homestay Fees | Student Agreement | | Tutoring | Social Activities | Host Application | Contact Us | © Copyright 2003 - Bear Hugs Homestay Services Vancouver Web design, marketing and web development Services A unique opportunity for international students to experience Canadian culture by staying in a Vancouver BC, Canada Homestay.