Homestay Application: Summer 2008-Spring 2009

General Description: Living with an American family will give you an opportunity to practice English with native speakers and learn about American culture. The goal of homestay is not only to provide housing for international students, but also to promote international friendship and understanding. Your host "parent(s)" will greet you at the San Diego airport when you arrive and provide a family environment for you during your stay.

Families usually host 1-3 international students at one time. These students are usually from different countries. Each student will have a private room, unless a shared room is requested. Homestays are usually located less than 30 minutes from campus. Two meals - breakfast and dinner - are provided each day, unless students request to cook their own meals.

Quality of Homes: We have visited every ALI host home to inspect the condition of the house and to interview the family. The homestay hosts are given an orientation covering all of the rules and goals of homestay, and homestay students are invited to attend a housing orientation when they arrive to learn about ways to make their homestay experience happy and successful.

To Apply: Homestay space is limited, so please apply 2-4 months in advance to reserve a family close to campus. It is helpful to list your own preferences for the type of homestay that you want on your application. Please click on the link above for a homestay application.

Cost:
One time Host Finder's Application Fee - $150
Refundable Deposit - $200
Room & Partial Meals for 1 month - $695