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Course Description

Homestay with a Canadian family is the best way to improve your English and learn about Canadian culture. It provides students with opportunities to practice their English in an informal setting.

To arrange your accommodations, you must fill out an online homestay application form. Although we try our best to accommodate your requests, there is no guarantee that individual preferences can be fulfilled. Due to a high volume of applications, we are not able to inform you whether your individual preferences have been met; therefore, please contact your homestay family directly once you receive their information. If you have any medical conditions or allergies, please submit a doctor’s note with your application..

Homestay begins the Saturday before the course starts and ends the Saturday after the program finishes. Please contact esl@ucalgary.ca if you need to modify homestay duration due to an early or late arrival/departure.

Please see Admission, Payment and Refunds for information on admission, payment options and refunds.

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Prerequisites

  • Students must be registered concurrently in ESL 111 or registered in ELP programs before and/or after the homestay duration.
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Type
Homestay
Dates
Aug 30, 2025 to Sep 13, 2025
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $600.00 or $300.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Section Notes
This homestay is for the Fall Language & Culture Course (2 weeks).
Type
Homestay
Dates
Dec 13, 2025 to Jan 03, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $900.00 or $300.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Section Notes

This homestay is for the 3-week Christmas break between the Fall and Winter Semester Programs.

Type
Homestay
Dates
Apr 04, 2026 to Apr 18, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $600.00 or $300.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Section Notes
This homestay is for the Spring Language & Culture Course (2 weeks)
Type
Homestay
Dates
Aug 29, 2026 to Sep 12, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $600.00 or $300.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Section Notes
This homestay is for the Fall Language & Culture Course (2 weeks).
Type
Homestay
Dates
Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 02, 2027
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $900.00 or $300.00 deposit Click here to get more information
Section Notes

This homestay is for the 3-week Christmas break between the Fall and Winter Semester Programs.

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