Parents with teenager in London Ontario!
Do you live within about a 30-minute drive from London?
Why not make this summer different from the usual?
Would you like to enjoy international exchange?
Let’s do a cultural exchange at your home this summer!

Receive【$1500】homestay fees, this Summer 2026! – From July 22 to August 15
Host a Japanese Student, and Enjoy a Cultural Exchange Experience!

We have been running this program in London, Ontario since 2014.
This summer, a group of 10 Japanese students will be coming to London Ontario with one adult chaperon.

• GIRLS:
• BOYS:

※We are NOT looking for host family for adult chaperon.※

The student wants to spend a lot of time with your family to experience Canadian summer life and will not be attending school during their stay.

Host Family Application Guidelines

How Much Do You Receive as Compensation? / Homestay Fees

As a host family, you will welcome a Japanese student into your home as part of your family.
You will receive Homestay Fees, $1,500 for the four-week stay.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPENSATION

Direct Application: This program, the “LABO International Exchange homestay program in London, Ontario,” is organized by “Contact Canada Educational Services”. When you sign up as a host family through this website directly, you will receive a homestay fee of $1,500.

Third-Party Application: If you sign up as a host family and are hosting this LABO homestay student through another organization, you will receive the payment amount set by that organization where you sign up.

This homestay fee covers the following:

The Homestay Fee Covers the Following:

Food, drinks, and snacks for the student during their stay.

Costs for the student related to family activities and trips (e.g., hotel fees, admission fees).

You do not need to buy personal items for the student, such as clothes.
The student will have a small allowance for personal purchases.

When? How Long Will Your Japanese Student Stay?

The Japanese student will stay with you for four weeks. Please note the following dates for 2026:

Stay Duration: July 22 to August 15, 2026 (Please note: This duration is 25 nights).

Program Schedule for 2026:
July 22 (Wednesday) – Arrival Day: The homestay group (9 students and 1 chaperone) depart Japan, arrive at Toronto Pearson airport, and then travel to London, Ontario, by chartered bus to stay overnight at Fanshawe College. The London coordinator will stay with the group.

July 23 (Thursday) – First Day at Homestay: The host family picks up the students from Fanshawe College. We will hold a small welcoming ceremony for the homestay program (usually takes up to 1 hour). Host families come to the pick-up point with children.

August (Sunday) – Mid-Term Gathering: The students and host families will participate in Aikido (Japanese martial arts) trial lessons and other fun activities. We encourage all host families and Japanese students to attend this event. This event is the only opportunity for the chaperone to meet and speak directly with the students and host families.

August 15 (Saturday)– Last Day at Homestay: The host family drops off the students at the Fanshawe College for their return trip. The students, chaperone, and coordinator will travel by chartered bus to a Toronto airport hotel and stay overnight.

August 16 (Sunday) – Departure Day: The students and chaperone will depart for Japan.

What should I do if a problem arises during the homestay?

During the homestay, the homestay coordinator and Japanese chaperone (adult supervisor) will provide support to both the host family and the Japanese student. Please contact us immediately if a problem arises.

Who Can Be a Host Family?

To qualify as a host family, you must meet ALL of the following requirements:

Host Children: You have children who are between 10 years old and 16 years old in your home (as of July 2026).

English-Only Environment: All family members (parents, children, etc.) must speak English at a native level. The Japanese student is coming to learn English, so only English should be spoken in front of the student at all times.

Residency: You are a Canadian resident (No international students or temporary residents living in the home).

Adult Supervision: You must arrange for adult supervision for your children during the day. This could be a parent, older sibling (18 years old and up), relative (like a grandparent), a neighbor, or even a babysitter. The goal is to ensure that children are not left alone at home.

Time Commitment: Host parent(s) and your child will spend plenty of time with the student and enjoy getting to know each other.

Clean Living Space: We are looking for families with a clean and comfortable living space where the student can feel at home. It is important that areas such as the kitchen, living room, and bathroom are well-kept and tidy, as a clean environment contributes to the comfort of everyone in the household.

Japanese Student’s Age and Information

The student will be 13 to 17 years old.
We will try to match your child with a Japanese student of the same sex, similar age, and similar interests.
The age difference between the Japanese student and the host family’s main child should be no more than 3 years.
For host families with boys, we will match you with a male student.
For host families with girls, we will match you with a female student.
You will receive information about your Japanese student in May or June 2026.

Host Family Policies and Rules

Here are the important rules of the homestay program:
Strictly Prohibited

Sexual Harassment Policy: The homestay program follows a strict sexual harassment policy.

No Animal Waste: Eating or drinking animal waste (e.g., feces, urine) is not allowed. Applying animal waste to the student’s body is also not allowed.

No Cannabis or Marijuana: Cannabis and marijuana are illegal in Japan. Therefore, host families who use these substances at home are not eligible.

One Host Family = One Japanese Student

Each host family will host only one Japanese student to ensure an English-only environment.
If you live with other Japanese-speaking students or have a family member who speaks Japanese at home, you are not qualified for this program. In such cases, your homestay arrangement will be canceled.

What If Your Main Host Child Is Away During the Program?

If Your Main Host Child Is Away: If your child will be away at summer school, please contact us. Ideally, your child should be with the student as much as possible.

If Your Main Host Child Has a Summer Job: We kindly ask that summer jobs be kept to no more than 10 hours per week, so your main host child and your Japanese student can fully benefit from the program and build a stronger relationship with each other.

If your child is away, another family member should spend time with the Japanese student.

Important Notes

One Host Family, One Japanese Student: The student is coming to learn English and experience Canadian life with your child. We expect that your child will spend a lot of time together with the student.

Family Activities: If your family goes on a trip, please include the student as part of your family. The homestay fees cover the student’s travel costs.

Medical Insurance: The Japanese student is covered by medical insurance during their stay.

Privacy and Personal Information: Your personal information will be used only for homestay arrangements and shared with the LABO Homestay Program office in Japan. Your information will not be shared with third parties.

How to Apply Directly to “Contact Canada Educational Services” for host family

If you are interested in becoming a host family and want to apply directly to Contact Canada Educational Services , please contact us. We will send you the ONLINE Host Family Application Form.
To apply, you will need the following documents and steps:

Host Family Application Form

Family Photo

Room Photo (where the student will stay)

Home Visit Interview by the Contact Canada Homestay Coordinator

Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC):This background check ensures the safety of vulnerable people (children, seniors, or people with disabilities). It includes a criminal record check and checks for offenses related to sexual crimes. All adults (18 years or older) living at the same address need to submit this check. This includes domestic students, international students, or tenants.

Contact Form

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Please contact me at
lli_japanese@hotmail.com

Homestay program video

former LABO homestay student (2015 program) made speech.

This student joined the 2015 LABO Homestay Program and stayed with a host family in London.
After the homestay program ended, she stayed in contact with her host family.
Now, she is studying in London and staying with the same host family again.

Meeting host family and student for the first time, at Fanshawe College

Mid-term gathering: fun activities for everyone.

Experience Japanese martial arts together. (Free of charge)
※Host family information will not be shared with anyone else.
We will not ask our host families to join the martial arts classes after the homestay program ends.

FROM PAST PROGRAM

▼London Ontario coordinator received these flags with messages from LABO homestay students

 

▼These photos were taken at the last day of homestay program in each year, at Fanshawe College Conference Centre. Since 2013, the LABO students meet host family very first time, and say good-by to the host family, in this Conference room.

about LABO International Exchange Foundation

LABO is a non-profitable educational organization that provides an integrated program of youth development, language learning, and cultural exploration for Japanese children and their families.

PROGRAM NAME: LABO Intercultural Exchange Homestay Program, from Japan

To lean about LABO, please visit https://labo-exchange.com/homestay-in-the-u-s/

Contact Form

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Please contact me at
lli_japanese@hotmail.com