Hosting
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
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.
District Wide Course Offering
Global Intercultural Experience 10/11/12
The Global Intercultural Experience 10/11/12 course is part of the Global & Intercultural Skills Program. However, the out-of-timetable Global Intercultural Experience course is an option for any SD23 student to take as a single elective course for graduation requirements.
Central Okanagan Public School students in grades 10-12 who host an international student in their home are eligible to participate in the Global Intercultural Experience course 'Host Sibling Stream' of the Global Intercultural Experience 10/11/12 course.
Contact homestay@sd23.bc.ca for more information about the course and how you can register to take it during next school year.
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
House Rules & Expectations
Click here for a printable 'fill-in-the-blank' form for Homestays. *Examples of completed forms will be available soon*
House Rules & Expectations EXAMPLES
Coming soon...
Student Activity Requests
Click here for more information and guidelines regarding responding to student activity requests.
Homestay Manual
Click here to access a digital version of the Homestay Manual, updated August 2025.
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.
K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines
Click here to access the provincial K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines outlined by the BC Ministry of Education & Childcare. Host Family Responsibilities are listed in Section 3, found on pages 9 & 10.
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.
Travel Request Guidelines
Click here for more information regarding submission dates for travel requests for students when they are in Program.