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Homestay Language in Action (15hrs activities)

Learn English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Toronto with Home Language International

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Have fun learning a language without any formal lessons. Enjoy a wide range of activities with a family member such as cultural visits, city tours, visiting castles and museums, art galleries, zoos, parks and gardens with a mix of recreational activities like cooking, baking, shopping, mini golf, bowling, board games, afternoon tea, etc. The activities are decided between you and your host family according to your personal interests and the location.

15 hours of activities per week including any related costs Full board accommodation in a host family.

Course topics

Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2025

Learn English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Toronto with Home Language International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Toronto.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 1 year old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Toronto with Home Language International!

Home Language International (HLI) offers immersive language courses in 20+ languages across 30+ countries. With HLI’s unique approach, students live and learn in their teacher’s home, combining personalized one-on-one lessons with full daily language immersion.

Throughout your stay, you’ll practice the language naturally—in conversations during meals, social activities, and everyday interactions. This continuous exposure accelerates progress and builds confidence in real-world communication.

Enhance Your Home Tuition Programme (supplements apply):

Activities: Practice your language skills through engaging activities like cooking, shopping, bowling, and sightseeing with your host. Includes transport, entrance fees, and activity costs.

Cultural Visits: Explore museums and landmarks with your host as your private guide, immersing yourself in the language and culture. Includes transport and entrance fees.

Sports: Enjoy three weekly sessions (unless specified otherwise) with professional instructors or family members. Includes transport, sessions, and equipment rental.

Leisure: Experience local attractions, theme parks, or traditions with guided excursions. Includes entrance fees and supervised trips.

Personalise Your Programme (supplements apply):

Business & Specialised Courses: Improve language skills for work, including meetings, negotiations, presentations, and industry-specific vocabulary (medicine, law, marketing, etc.).

Exam Preparation: Tailored courses for tests like TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge, and more. Gain confidence through structured practice, past exams, and targeted feedback.

Seasonal & Online Options (supplements apply):
Christmas & New Year: Celebrate with traditional festivities and seasonal activities. A supplement applies for courses covering Dec 24-26 and/or Dec 31-Jan 1.

Year opened
1979

Accreditations

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Learn English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Toronto with Home Language International varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2025
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Housing

Learn English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Toronto with Home Language International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Included
weekly
Age range: 1 year old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Included
Full board (breakfast, lunch and evening meal) accommodation with your host family. Enjoy your meals, a private bedroom.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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