Homestay

Our homestay program provides students with the opportunity to live with a Canadian family while studying at Brock. This is a great opportunity to practice your English and learn about Canadian culture.

Students interested in living on campus can contact the Department of Residence  res@brocku.ca to discuss housing options.

Why choose Brock Homestay?

Brock Homestay can be your home away from home. Living with a Brock Homestay family is a fantastic way to improve your English, learn about Canadian culture and the community. It is a way to live as part of a family and enjoy the support and comforts of a family home.

  • Experience the diversity of Canada living with an English-speaking host family
  • Make friends for life
  • Explore Niagara and get involved in the community
  • Supportive environment to help with learning English
  • Gain confidence to communicate in real life settings
  • Learn English intensively while living with an English-speaking family
  • Providing education, training and support to both students and families
  • Affordable options including meals or no meals
  • Inspections of all homes in the program
  • Private, furnished bedroom (main, upper or lower level of home)
  • Internet access and house amenities, including use of laundry facilities
  • Walking distance to St. Catharines/Thorold bus routes
  • Families complete criminal reference checks
  • Homestay staff are easily accessible

For more information, please email eslbrock@brocku.ca.