Become a
Host Family
What it's like to be a Homestay Host at Global Village
Premium Hosts needed
We are looking for premium host families who can offer a private bedroom and private bathroom for students in Calgary and Victoria. If you are interested in what that involves please; click here for details.
Hosts needed for Under 18
We are looking for host families who can welcome one or two teens (between 14 and 17) into their homes this summer in Victoria.For more information,
click here for details.
Become a Canadian Homestay host!
Whether you are a new or seasoned host, Global Village would love to receive your application. Please download the Homestay Host application package for your city by clicking on one of the buttons below and submit the package by email to the appropriate homestay department.
Once you’ve submitted your application package to our team, please take the time to read over our Host Agreement (Calgary or Victoria) and the Homestay Handbook (Calgary or Victoria), which were both included with your application package, and other important information about the Global Village Homestay Program on our Homestay Resources page.
Want to learn more about the perks of hosting international students with Global Village?
Read our blog post!
Apr 1, 2026
Homestay Victoria: The Rewards of Hosting International Students with Global Village
Homestay Application Package
Download instructions/help
- The application package includes 7 files. We recommend downloading the application package on a desktop PC or laptop.
- In Chrome based browsers, a small notification box may appear in the top right corner of the window (as in the image). Click ‘Allow’ in this box to complete your download.
- You should be able to find your downloaded files in your Downloads folder.
