Homestay

Homestays are an excellent way to immerse yourself into the American culture, understand the customs of the United States, practice your English, and have a direct support system to help you adapt to the cultural differences between your home country and the U.S. Colorado School of English arranges for you to stay with a family that lives near to our school. The host family will help you to get acquainted with the American way of life.  

Homestays are available for full-time students only.

We encourage you to full interact with the host family. You can do this by eating your meals with them. Such things can include eating your meals with them, going on weekend excursions in the city and exploring the beautiful area around Denver. It is also a way for you to immerse yourself in the language and learn how to converse comfortably in English.

You will have your own private bedroom and three meals per day.

The homestay fee is $600 per month and can be paid directly to the family. We believe that your experience with a host family will enrich your time here and help you to practice your English outside of class.

If you are interested in having a host family, you will need to complete the host family application so that we can match your preferences with a family that will be right for you. There is a non-refundable application fee of $150. This money should be paid to Colorado School of English along with the homestay application. Payment can be made by check, money order, credit card or wire transfer. Please see the I-20 information page for wire transfer and credit card payment options.

*** If you are a family that lives near our school and would be interested in being a host family for students, please contact our school for more information about how to become a Colorado School of English host family.

• Provide a private bedroom furnished with, at minimum, a bed and dresser.
• Provide a private study area with a desk or table at which the student can work.
• Provide a private bathroom if possible.
• Provide laundry facilities and laundry detergent.
• Provide all meals; it is not necessary to cook all of the student's meals, however, you should include the student in all of your meals at home and provide food for the student to cook his/her own meals when necessary.
• If possible, pick the student up at the airport on his/her first arrival in the U.S.; bring him/her to the airport when he/she returns permanently to his/her native country.
• Enjoy learning about the student's native country and customs!

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• Pay host family fees to Colorado School of English or the host family by the first of each month ($500.00) * Please note that as of April 1st 2002, the price will be $550.
• If you decide to leave the host family, you must notify them at least one month in advance of your departure.
• It is the family's decision whether or not you will be allowed to make long distance telephone calls; you may be asked to leave a deposit for telephone expenses.
• You may be asked to do a small amount of housework (for example, to wash the dishes).
• Don't be afraid to join your family in activities at home.
• Don't be afraid to ask questions about English, American culture etc.
• Enjoy learning about your new family and your new country!