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An important component to the success of the International Education Program is
the placement of our international students in a secure, caring home with a
Canadian family living in the area of the school board. We choose screened homes
to ensure our students safety. We work with Canada Homestay Network (
www.canadahomestaynetwork.ca) in
a strong partnership to ensure that our students are placed in welcoming
Canadian homes. It is a professional agency with over 30 yearsβ experience in
supporting students and families. Here is a link to their fees and additional
details. (
www.canadahomestaynetwork.ca/lkdsb.shtml
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The level of care that we provide for our international students is of utmost
importance to us. We understand that it is a huge decision on the part of
parents to send their son or daughter so far from home to study for a year or
semester. The LKDSB and Canada Homestay Network will work together to guide
students in their adjustment as they adapt to life in their new family and
school. We will support students with their cultural adjustment, academic
program, studies, and their social integration into the school. Students will be
introduced to the local students and encourage them to join community and after
school activities. They will have a traditional Canadian experience with us.
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