# Homestay Policy

HCOS aims to work within the guidelines provided by the BC Ministry of Education in relation to homestay locations for it's international students. [BC K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines (2024)](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/internationaleducation/home_stay_guidelines.pdf)

As per the guidelines, HCOS provides a list of homestay program providers for international parents and students. Parents and/or international students may consider working with any of the following homestay providers, or alternatively, place their student with a relative or family friend.

#### Homestay Providers

1. [Canada HomeStay Network](https://canadahomestaynetwork.ca/)
2. [Home Sweet Homestay](https://www.homesweethomestay.com/)