With a homestay arrangement, you will live with a local family, experience an American family lifestyle, and have an opportunity to practice your English skills on a daily basis. Homestay arrangements allow you to expand your cultural and educational experience, and gain exposure to American families of various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Homestay housing arrangements are not one-size-fits-all. Choices include having your own room or sharing a room with another student; and choosing to eat some or all of your meals with your host family, or taking care of all of your own meals. Prices vary by company and services provided. If you are interested in homestay, directly contact one of the companies listed below for more information and pricing.
Homestay Benefits
- Live with local families in a private furnished room with Internet access
- Learn about American culture and practice your English skills daily while developing lasting friendships
- Experience American families of a variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups
Applications must be submitted directly to the homestay company, and processed prior to arrival.
- American Homestay Network (AHN)Phone: (888) 268-1903
Website: http://students.homestaynetwork.com
- Offers no-meal options
- Education Bridge Phone: (424) 234-7272
Email: info@los-info.com
Website: https://residenceinusa.com/
**Can accommodate students in our 2-week ESL programs**
- Japanese website and staff available
- Fun Opportunities AbroadPhone: (949) 529-0362
Email: info@foausa.com
Website: www.FunOpportunityAbroad.com
- HomestayMatchPhone: (424) 317-4678
Email: contact@homestaymatch.com
Website: http://www.homestaymatch.com
- Homestay Services International (HSI) Phone: (818) 850-8715
Email: homestay@homestayservices.com
Website: http://www.homestayservices.com
**Can accommodate students in our 2-week ESL programs**
- StudentLink InternationalPhone: (424) 250-0775
Email: info@istudentlink.com
Website: http://www.istudentlink.com
- Offers no-meal options
- Universal Student Housing (USH)Phone: (310) 824-4908
Email: contact@usaish.com
Website: http://www.ushstudent.com
**Can accommodate students in our 2-week ESL programs**
- Offers no-meal options, breakfast-only options
- Worldwide International Student Exchange (WISE)Contact: Susan Antonovits Phone: (949) 206-0496
Email: susan@wisefoundation.com
Website: http://wise.wisefoundation.com
**Can accommodate students in our 2-week ESL programs**
- Offers meal plan options with 2 meals, breakfast only, and no meals
The University of California, Irvine, UCI’s Division of Continuing Education, and International Programs are not affiliated in any way with, and we are not endorsing, any homestay agencies listed above. The above details are provided for informational purposes only. Students may select any company of their choosing and must make their own evaluation when selecting housing.
