Homestay students receive three meals a day and snacks.
- The standard: CAPS-I describes homestay as providing three meals per day and snacks, and its standards of practice specify three nutritious meals and snacks daily.
- How it works: Breakfast is often self-serve, lunch is usually packed for school, and dinner is typically eaten with the family. Exact routines differ by household.
- Checked in advance: Programs confirm meal provision during the home visit, before a family is approved to host.
- Raising concerns: If meals are not sufficient or suitable, the student should tell the homestay coordinator, who is responsible for resolving it with the host.
Official sources: CAPS-I: Accommodation for international students · CAPS-I: Standards of Practice · Central Okanagan Public Schools: Homestay requirements
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