Placement Requirements

Standard of Homestay Requirements

 

Athletes

• Each athlete will require a private or shared bedroom, bathroom (private or same sex shared), along with bedding, dresser, closet, adequate lighting, and reliable, high-speed internet service;
• Athletes are to be provided with a key in order to gain access to the home when required;
• Each athlete will communicate any unique dietary requirements prior to formal placement;

Host Families

• The homestay host(s) must reside at the homestay premises;
• The homestay host(s) must be mindful of and adjust to student’s cultural differences;
• The home must be equipped with adequate means for heating and cooling;
• The home must be clean and close to public shopping and transportation;
• There are to be no more than 3 (three) international students residing in the home;
• There must be access to kitchen and laundry facilities and use of shared living areas of the home;
• The Homestay Host is to provide 2 (two) or 3 (three) meals per day during the week and 3 (three) meals per day on the weekends, depending upon the student’s Meal Plan preferences;
• Host parents are to discuss expectations and basic house rules upon student arrival to the home, to include but not limited to their policies on:
  • Bedroom / bathroom cleanliness
  • General kitchen privileges
  • Breakfast and lunch to be self-served as agreed upon by student and family
  • Dinner meal time
  • Curfew
  • Guests
  • Smoking
  • Laundry