Families who are interested in hosting international students should download and fill in the Host Family Application Form, and return it to the address provided. Upon receipt of your Application Form, an inspection visit will be arranged by a Home-stay consultant to view your home and the student’s proposed living area. Families who are selected will be asked to sign an agreement with Apex Language & Career College.

• Provide a private bedroom, which meets safety, cleanliness and privacy considerations.
• Provide three balanced meals per day
• Invite and encourage participation in family events and travel
• Introduce the local culture and visit some highlights of the area
• Explain family rules and expectations
• Be familiar with the program rules
• Provide use of common areas in the home (living room, family room etc.)
• Allow use of telephone and computer according to family house rules
• Encourage involvement in the daily functions of family life (meal preparation, clean up, etc.)
• Provide guidance and advice for school and social problems

• All household members agree to host a student.
• The home stay family provides a clean, friendly and safe living environment.
• The home stay family’s primary consideration in hosting a student is for cross-cultural experience.
• The home stay family provides a private, adequately furnished bedroom with a quiet study area and nutritional, well-balanced meals and snacks on a regular basis.
• Home stay family members agree to respect the culture and values of the student.
• Home stay family members are willing and able to involve the student in various activities and outings.