Thank you for your interest in becoming a Sooke Schools International Student Program homestay parent!
Our homestay program is managed through the Sooke School School District International Program office by the Homestay Program Manager Nancy Blundell. family We are committed to doing everything possible to ensure a positive homestay experience for each visiting student and for each homestay.
The role of the homestay parent is critical to the student’s academic success. In addition, the parental support and the opportunities for enriching cultural, athletic and community activities that homestay parents provide can have a significant impact on the student’s experience.The homestay parent’s role requires curiosity, patience, good humour and understanding, not to mention a considerable amount of energy.
Solid and positive relationships between homestay parents and their student often lead to a variety of shared and rewarding experiences. A number of the members of our homestay family community remain in contact with ‘their’ student years after the student has completed the program, with family members even visiting the students and their families in the years after the students return home.
Welcoming a new member into the family, even if for a period as brief as a few weeks, can sometimes lead to moments of misunderstanding and uncertainty. We are committed to assisting you if such moments occur. One of our professional staff is always on-call to assist, if necessary.
We are committed to helping everyone involved to have a remarkable experience!
