Become a Host Family

Are you a family that lives within a 3km walk of an Abbotsford School District Secondary School? Would you like to experience the benefits other families have enjoyed by being a host family for one of our international students? 

Become a host family for international students with the Abbotsford School District. Enjoy cultural exchange, lifelong friendships, and the rewarding experience of making a difference. Apply now to welcome a student into your home for September 2024!

• Host 1, 2 or 3 students (must have their own room)
• Provide a teen with a home away from home.
• The program provides Prompt, ongoing support for host parents and students
• Receive financial compensation: $1050 per month (increasing to $1200 July 2025)
• Student arrivals from August 22, 2024

To learn more about becoming a homestay family, visit the International website or contact the homestay coordinator.

Rose Mann
Homestay Coordinator

• Email: rose.mann@abbyschools.ca
• Text or call: (604) 613-1265