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International students at all campuses may choose to stay in:
International students at the Kelowna campus may choose to stay in:
International students at the Salmon Arm campus may choose to stay in:
Homestay
Living with a Homestay Family
- The homestay experience of Daniela, a student from Brazil
Bedroom
A private bedroom with a bed, dresser, desk or table, chair and lamp. You are expected to stay with the homestay for at least 4 months.
Rent and fees
Placement Fee of $150
2 months' rent ($1,300) paid in advance to OC (non-refundable)
A $325 deposit is payable to OC on arrival. This will be refunded when you leave, provided all bills and expenses are paid, you have given proper notice, and have caused no damage to the home.
Rent for following months is paid directly to the host family on the first of the month.
If you arrive before the first of the month, the daily charge is $22.
Homes & Families
The home can be an apartment, a large house or a small one. Homes are normally located within approximately 30 minutes of campus by bus. Host families are chosen for their interest in other cultures and their willingness to help students adjust to the Canadian lifestyle. A family can be a single person, a single person with children, two people living together but not married, a married couple with or without children. Living with homestay families is a good way to learn and practise English.
Meals
Three meals a day are provided. Often food is available for students to make their own breakfast and lunch, and dinner is a hot meal shared with the family. Be on time for dinner. If you are going to be late, or are not going to be home for dinner, you must tell your homestay host beforehand. Canadian food will be different from food in your own country - please give everything a try, and tell your host if you have any food allergies. Most homestay hosts would be delighted if you occasionally cook a special meal from your own country for the family.
Moving out
One month's notice is required. Example: If you want to move out May 1st, you must tell the host family before April 1st.
Student Residences
Rooms
- single rooms, studio suites, private bedroom with shared living quarters
- students supply own bedding, cooking utensils, cutlery
Rent and fees
- application fee to be announced
- room rental depends on the kind of room
Moving out
To be announced.
Check out OC Housing Pages for detail
Farmstay
Other Accommodation
Apartments and houses can be rented near the campus. If you choose private accommodation you must arrange this yourself. Cost is at least $500/month.
Or visit www.homes4students.com
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