StudentRoomStays (SRS) team of specialists will match every student with a carefully selected and vetted host family as near as we can to the student’s place of education. The host will then provide the student with a private bedroom as well as agreed-upon options such as meals and transportation and will assist them in learning the local customs as well as generally helping the student become acquainted with their new surroundings.

• Private Bedroom with a door
• a bed, bed sheets and pillows
• dresser and/or closet space
• desk for studying with a chair
• lamps / lighting
• wifi / internet
• You may have your own bathroom or you may share a bathroom with your host sibling or another international student. 
  
  Either way, your homestay package includes all the
  bathroom's facilities, including:
• sink / counter space
• drawers and/or cabinets for storage
• shower and/or bath with running water
• toilet with toilet paper
• water for bathing/showering
  
  
• Additional resources:
• drinking water
• gas / electricity
• washer + dryer for laundry
• home furniture: couch, chairs, tables, etc.
• television
• cups, plates and silverware
• kitchen appliances: oven, toaster, dishwasher, stove, etc.

Unless you are under 18 years of age – the length of the homestay is completely up to the student. Over 18 year old students are recommended to stay for their first four weeks in the country, just to get settled. Sometimes students choose to live with a particular family throughout their whole educational stay in the United States but it is entirely up to the student.

The safety and well-being of each SRS Homestay student is our top priority. SRS Homestay uses a manadatory background check, in-home screening and interview processes to make sure that our hosts are able and willing to provide an environment that will create a comfortable, pleasant homestay experience. All hosts are required to take an online training course and successfully pass the exam. We offer additional content to assist hosts online in our Host Management System, which includes further in-depth cultural orientation and ideas for supporting a great homestay. All SRS Homestay hosts must speak English in the home.

Our initial enrollment fee covers your profile development and matching service.

your profile tell us more about yourself and your specific preferences so that we can find the most suitable host family for you. Once completed we then begin your matching service in an effort to find the best host or property for you. 

SRS hosts are carefully screened and selected to ensure that they are committed to providing a great experience to our students. We require a national, criminal background check of all host family members over 18. Our homestay model has operated successfully for years with effective procedures, processes and systems so that we can fulfill the highest standards in the industry. Every service we offer is designed to ensure that students are safe, comfortable, and successful during their time in our program. 

SRS Homestay provides several accommodation and meal options for students to choose from. In general, homestay is an economical choice for students and will include a private bedroom with a place to study, internet access, an agreed-upon meal plan, use of the SRS website and services, 24/7 critical-incident support and optional airport transfer. There is a one-time matching fee per student. You will receive complete details specific to your requirements after you submit your application.

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