Experience Canadian culture with a host family
MLI Homestay is the GECDSB's official partner homestay provider for secondary school International Students in Grades 9-12. Students will experience Canadian culture and family life with an English or French speaking host family depending on the student's program.
Secondary school students should indicate they require homestay services when they apply for the GECDSB International Students Program online.
Host an international student in your home
Interested in hosting an international student in your home? You can learn new customs and create lifelong friendships by becoming part of the homestay program! Families are compensated for hosting a student.
To learn more, explore MLI Homestay's Host Guidelines.
Apply here to be a Host Family with MLI Homestay!