Hosting
IMPORTANT The Central Okanagan International Education Homestay Program follows the provincial K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines outlined by the BC Ministry of Education & Childcare.
Currently hosting? Important information for current host families is below.
Interested in hosting? Find information below regarding the requirements and application process for becoming a host family with the Central Okanagan Homestay Program.
Ready to apply to host? Start your application HERE
Questions? Inquiries relating to the Homestay Program can be emailed to homestay@sd23.bc.ca or directed to our main office at 250-470-3258
Have a Student Situation
Click here for a list of resources of who to contact in various situations. If unsure, the Emergency Phone can be called at 250-801-5684
Travel Request Guidelines
Click here for more information regarding submission dates for travel requests for students when they are in Program.
Student Activity Requests
Click here for more information and guidelines regarding responding to student activity requests.
Yearbook Shipping
Click here for the Student Form for Yearbook Shipping.
House Rules & Expectations
Click here for a printable 'fill-in-the-blank' form for Homestays. *Examples of completed forms will be available soon*
Homestay Manual (2025)
Click here to access a digital version of the Homestay Manual, updated August 2025.
K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines
Click here to access the FULL provincial K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines outlined by the BC Ministry of Education & Childcare.
BC Homestay Guidelines - Host Family Responsibilities
Click here for provincial Host Family Responsibilities (pages 9-10) from the K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines outlined by the BC Ministry of Education & Childcare.
Current Homestay Testimonial
Hear from a current host parents with Central Okanagan Public Schools - International Education Homestay Program
Homestay Requirements
Click here for requirements for application and hosting international students in Central Okanagan Public Schools.
Homestay Agreement
Click here for a copy of the agreement host parents are asked to sign as a host family with the Central Okanagan International Education Homestay Program.
Apply to be a Host Family
Click here to start the homestay application for Central Okanagan Public Schools.