Homestay Spokane

Enjoy the American lifestyle living with an American homestay family in Spokane. Homestay accommodation is fun, safe, and a affordable way to stay in Spokane, Washington. The SCEL Homestay Coordinator will place you with a host family which meets your requests.

Message from the Homestay Coordinator

"Students stay in a single room with 3 meals per day. If there is another student in the same Homestay they will speak a different language. All families are screened and monitored. Our homestay coordinator will match you with a homestay that suits your personal needs. Some students have special requests concerning religion, diet, allergies, etc. can be accommodated. Living with a homestay family is a great way to practice your english and be immersed in American culture."
Reda Escaros (Homestay Coordinator)

Social and Family Interaction

International Homestay students are encouraged to interact with their Homestay family and will be invited to participate in regular family recreational activities. Homestay is not intended to be a strictly room-and-board arrangement. Household members will be respectful of your religious or non-religious beliefs and practices as well as your culture and values.

Accommodations

Students will have a comfortable home atmosphere during their stay with a Homestay family. This includes a private room, bathing facilities and a quiet place to study. Homestay families will provide necessary household items such as linens and towels. The student’s bedroom will be furnished, including a bed/bedding, desk or table, lamp, dresser and closet. Most homes are located within 200 – 300 meters of a bus stop. Students may arrange for a private TV cable, internet and telephone connections. The family will respect the student’s right to privacy including mail and bedroom space. Students must practice the same courtesy.

Food

The family will provide a variety of nutritional, well-balanced meals and snacks (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) everyday - including weekends.

Transportation

Homestay families are located in areas close to a bus route for easy transportation to downtown, the college campuses, malls, and other shopping locations. Your Homestay family is responsible for guiding you to and from school before or on the first day of classes to prevent you from getting lost. The Homestay family is under no obligation to provide daily transportation but offering rides occasionally is encouraged. Most bus travel from Homestay to SCEL will take between 30-45 minutes total travel time including transfers.

Note: Requests to change your Homestay family will require an additional placement fee.