Become a Homestay

Opening your home to an international student is more than providing a place to stay—it’s an opportunity to build connections, share cultures, and make a lasting difference in a young person’s life, while enriching your own.

Families across the Limestone community tell us that hosting is one of the most rewarding experiences they have had. 

The Limestone District School Board hosts international students each year from countries such as Brazil, Italy, China, Germany, Czech Republic, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, France and others. Many life-long friendships have developed out of Limestone's international student homestay program. Students come from 4 months to over one year to improve their English and experience living in a new culture. 

Host families provide international students with the support that parents normally provide their own children:

• A nurturing family environment while students study in Kingston.
• A private bedroom, equipped with a bed, desk, and appropriate storage space.
• Three nutritious meals per day.
• Transportation to activities around Kingston, when necessary.

Host families are compensated with a monthly stipend of $1100/month (for the 2026-2027 school year). This amount will increase in 27-28.  This is a tax-free stipend is paid to homestay families directly by the Limestone District School Board.

Apply online to become a Homestay

Application to become a Limestone DSB  homestay 

We are currently inviting families, especially those who live in Amherstview, East Kingston (included Hwy 2 and Greenwood Park), Central Kingston (Polson Park and Strathcona Park), West Kingston (including Bayridge, Henderson Place, Waterloo Village, Woodhaven, Cat Woods, Auden Park and Collin's Bay) and Downtown, to join our pool of homestay providers.

If you are interested in learning more details or to submit an application, please contact Debbie Villeneuve or Sevena Flindall by e-mail or call 613-544-7745, ext. 31290.