Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I stay in your homestay?
A. Sorry! We have moved to Ontario, and do not do homestay anymore. There are many other good homestays in Victoria, and we recommend that you ask your ESL school to arrange a homestay for you.
Q. What can I do if I don't like my homestay?
A. If you do not like your homestay, you can always change it. Your school may be able to help you find a homestay that is better for you, and your friends also may be able to help you find a new homestay, or a share house.
Q. Do you have pets?
A. Yes we do! We have three cats, named ‘Klee Wyck’,
‘Tom’, and ‘Jessie’. They come into the
house, but are not allowed in the student’s rooms unless you
invite them in. We also have two budgie birds, ‘Peter’
and ‘Wendy’, who live in their cage next to the wood
stove. We are careful to keep the house very clean, and use air
filters to make sure the air in the house is always fresh.
Some of the students become friends with the cats. Here is what
Jinny thinks of them:

Q. Is it easy to get around Victoria by bus?
A. Yes, we are located in James Bay, just a twenty-minute
walk or ten-minute bus ride from downtown. The bus service is very
good, and the busses run between downtown and James Bay often. There
are also busses that travel directly to the University of Victoria
campus and to Camosun College.
Q: Are there other homestay hosts you’d recommend?
A: Here are two homestays in Vancouver that have web pages
you can visit:
There are also agencies and web sites that can arrange homestay
for you in different cities across Canada. We are listed as a host
family with Lucid
Communication Solutions, who specialize in making arrangements
for students from Japan, and with Global
Lifestyles and Home
Sweet Homestay in Victoria.
You might also want to try Assist
Education Consultants, Homestay
Web, and Vancouver
ESL Homestay.
Q. Are there some other web sites for ESL teachers and students
that you’d recommend?
A. Yes, try
ESLTeachersBoard.com for a good list of teacher-oriented ESL
sites and resources.
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