StudentRoomStay (SRS) will match each student with a carefully selected host family located as near as we can to the student’s place of education. The host will provide the student with a private bedroom and an agreed-upon meal plan and will assist them in learning the local customs and transportation systems, as well as generally helping the student become acquainted with the American lifestyle. Students are encouraged to share information about their home cultures and countries as our hosts will also wish to have a unique cultural experience.

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.

The safety and well-being of each SRS Homestay student is our top priority. SRS Homestay uses a background check and 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.

First, tell us about yourself and your specific preferences so that we can find the most suitable host family for you. 

Once you complete the application, an email will be sent to your email address and one of our SRS Representatives will follow up with you shortly to walk you through the process.

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.

Please reach out directly to us at stay@studentroomstay.com