The program's name says it all! You will stay with a Canadian host family who warmly welcomes you into their home to experience Canadian culture. Participants will engage in daily activities, attend social gatherings, and even help with household chores alongside their host families. These routine activities will help enhance your English language skills.
As the saying goes, the best way to learn a language is to be fully immersed in it. This is what this program is about, being immersed in the language, living in a family like a Canadian teenager.
Canada's Midwest awaits your arrival in Regina, the capital of Saskatchewan, a province bordered by the United States, Alberta, and Manitoba. The southern region features vast prairies, while the north showcases the rugged terrain of the Canadian Shield plateau, with its coniferous forests, rivers, and lakes. The province of Saskatchewan offers a wonderful setting for this family experience, with an authentic Canadian host family.
For four weeks, you’ll experience the daily life of an authentic Canadian family. Total immersion is the most effective way to improve your language skills and gain a deep understanding of Canadian culture.
Day after day, the routine life events and experiences will foster a genuine learning of the language, making those everyday conversations a strong basis on which to build on. Not only this builds the vocabulary and understanding of the language, but also the confidence to express yourself, in a safe and caring environment that a family offers. Fully immersed in family life, you’ll be speaking English throughout the day. By the time you return, you’ll have experienced the genuine lifestyle of our Canadian friends, enhanced your English, and gained independence and self-confidence.
Supervision
The host family will welcome you at the airport and will also take you back at the end of the program. This is a truly immersive experience, allowing the student to live with a family. Additionally, a local Nacel coordinator is available to assist with any issues that may arise during the program.
Do you prefer to go to a Summer Camp instead of staying with a family? We have got you covered check out our English Summercamp in Canada
Are there organized activities?
The program is based on sharing the family life. No specific activities or visits to tourist attractions are planned in this program, though of course, your host family can plan some visits. The program focuses on everyday life in Canada, which will include, like everywhere else, cooking, shopping, social and recreational times, and like in every family, some everyday chores.
It is through these activities that the student will quickly develop a much greater mastery of the language, while greatly gaining confidence and the ability to converse with everyone and anyone.
Also, and this is another great outcome of the program, the student will develop a much greater understanding of cultures, the Canadian culture of course but also his or her own culture, and living a life as a Canadian will in contrast make him or her realize his or her own way of leaving.
The program will also develop the student's independence, autonomy, and overall maturity.
Where will I stay?
You will stay with a Canadian host family. Our host families are carefully selected and assessed by our local directors to ensure a welcoming and supportive environment. These highly motivated families live in small suburban towns or villages in Saskatchewan and are eager to share their culture and daily lives with their guests. They will welcome you as one of their own, treating you with the same care as their children. While Canadian culture may feel familiar, the routines and expectations differ. Canadians encourage independence and autonomy from an early age and will expect the same from you.
Our families come from diverse backgrounds, with varied family structures; they may have children of any age, be married or divorced, or have unique dynamics. Each student will have a private room and may share a bathroom with family members. Occasionally, another international student may also be hosted, but they will not share your mother tongue, ensuring English remains the common language in the household.
To fully embrace this experience, you’ll need to be ready to adapt to family life, participating in daily tasks like meal preparation, shopping, and managing personal responsibilities. This program requires a high level of autonomy and maturity.
A Nacel supervisor will be on-site to support you and will check in regularly by phone to ensure everything is running smoothly. After registering, you can complete an additional questionnaire online to help your host family get to know you better before your arrival.
Summer Homestay in Canada 2025
* Price in Canadian Dollars per participant.
Not included: Application Fees (65 EUR)
Dates :
- 06/07/2025 to 02/08/2025
- 03/08/2025 to 30/08/2025
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Host family placement with full board
- Airport pick-up and transfer to/from the host family
- Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the family or others
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
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Here are some tips for you:
1) Communicate! Please talk about everything and be open with your host family. For example, tell them about your school life, where you are going, and what time you will return. Make a point to discuss host family rules, and schedules (such as when you can take a bath) right away.
2) Ask Questions. When in doubt, ask your host family for help. You might not understand everything at first, but your host family wants to help. You might feel less independent in the beginning, but these feelings will go away eventually. Don’t hesitate, or feel it is impolite to ask many questions. This is normal.
3) Discuss Issues. Sometimes there will be small problems adjusting for you and your host family. It is important to talk about these frustrations even if they seem small. Always talk to your host family first about any problems. If you become sick, tell your host family right away.
4) Allow adjustment time. You may form an image of your host family within the first couple of days that isn’t accurate. Your host family might take you sightseeing, fix special foods, or be extra polite when you first arrive. Little by little, you and your host family will feel more comfortable around each other and act naturally.
5) Participate in Family Life. Don’t hide in your room. If you are feeling homesick, hiding in your room will only make it worse. Have fun with your host family, and share in evening or weekend activities.
6) Keep an Open Mind. Look at differences as new and fun experiences. This is your chance to try many new things that you might not be able to do in your home country. Take advantage of the opportunity!
7) Be polite and friendly. This is important. You might not talk very much with your family in your home country, but if you shut yourself off from your host family they will assume that you are homesick or unhappy. When you like something, be sure you tell them. A “thank you” and a smile can go a long way!
8) Help with Housework and Chores. Seriously, you would be surprised at how much an offer to do the dishes will mean to your host family.
Remember, your host family will also be nervous, especially if it is their first time hosting. They worry about whether you like the food or their family. If you are open and friendly, you will help to put them at ease. At the end of your stay, you will probably find that you do not want to leave!
Once your placement is confirmed, you can start getting to know your host family right away!
Feel free to use any communication channel that works best for you, whether email, phone calls or video calls.
Families have the opportunity to apply to become a host family for a student, whether it be for a short or long stay. The purpose of this is to share their language and culture with someone from abroad.
Host families can either be volunteer-based or paid homestays, depending on the program and country.
Our team meticulously selects, visits and screens each host family to ensure they meet our standards. This includes checking the hosting conditions, the host family’s motivations, and expectations. We also provide them with an explanation of the program's goals and what is expected of our students.
Depending on the country, prospective host families who participate in a homestay immersion program provide official clearance documents and authorization.
These legal requirements are in place to ensure the safety and well-being of our students.
Host families are not required to organize specific outings, but many enjoy including students in local events, celebrations, or family trips.
It’s thoughtful to bring a small gift that represents your home country, such as traditional snacks, crafts, or a souvenir.
Nacel coordinators or our local partners carefully screen and select host families to ensure a safe, welcoming, and enriching experience for all students.
Yes, students should bring pocket money for personal expenses like movie tickets, dining out, or souvenirs.
Students are expected to be open-minded, flexible, and willing to adapt to the new culture, food, and routines. Maturity and tolerance are key.
They are also expected to help with household chores, respect family rules, and actively engage in family activities to foster meaningful relationships.
Being adaptable is crucial. Host family rules may vary from what you are used to, but it is essential to respect them for a successful cultural exchange.
Yes, but excessive use is discouraged. Students should prioritize family interaction and cultural experiences over screen time.
