CONNECTIONS offers the Standard Group Homestay Program in the following cities. To find more information about a city, click on its name.

• Boston, Massachusetts
• Toronto, Ontario
• Vancouver, British Columbia
• Seattle, Washington
• Portland, Oregon
• San Diego, California
• New England (1.5 hours from New York City)

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Our Standard Program includes the following:

• Carefully selected and screened, enthusiastic Host Families.
• Twelve hours of classroom experience in Conversational English and American and/or Canadian Culture.
• One full day excursion per week to local points of interest.
• Two half day excursions per week for sports activities and cultural exchange.
• Welcome and Farewell Parties.
• Airport transfers.
• Guaranteed single placement unless otherwise requested.
• Class size ratio of 1:17.
• For an additional fee, more extensive classroom experience is available with certified ESL teachers.

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
CONNECTIONS SAMPLE ITINERARY Standard Program 2-4 weeks				Your Coordinator will meet you at the airport. You will then meet your Host Family and gather for a Welcome Party.	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. 1:00 - 5:00 Visit the local community, post office and bank.	Spend the weekend sharing with your Host Family.
Spend the day getting to know your Host Family and relaxing.	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. 1:00 - 5:00 Cultural Activity.	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. Free Afternoon.	9:00 - 5:00 Full day excursion exploring the downtown area.	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. 1:00 - 5:00 Play softball, basketball or other sports.	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. Free Afternoon.	Spend the weekend with your Host Family.
Have you cooked your Host Family an ethnic meal?	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. 1:00 - 5:00 Cultural Activity.	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. Free Afternoon.	9:00 - 5:00 Full day excursion to the mountains for hiking, sightseeing and a picnic.	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. 1:00 - 5:00 Tour the University and a Museum.	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. Free Afternoon.	Spend the weekend relaxing with your Host Family.
Share your culture with your Host Family.	9:00 - 5:00 Full day excursion visiting the waterfront.	9:00 - 12:00 Conversational English Class. 1:00 - 5:00 Prepare for Farewell Party. 7:30 Farewell Party.	Departure TBA Farewell to all of our new family and friends.

If you are interested in a Group Homestay program, please fill out our inquiry form.

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