Description

Want the American experience!?

Live within a homestay environment - for college students, visiting professors, interns, post-doctoral scientists or business travelers seeking short-term or long-term stays in the USA.

What is Homestay?

A wonderful opportunity for you to experience American culture and lifestyle that is unmatched by any other form of housing. You get a chance to practice and improve your English language skills while enjoying the comfort and security of living in a private residence as you pursue your educational and/or professional goals. IHA offers affordable, clean and safe accommodations with host families and individuals who are kind, caring, matched to your preferences and screened.

Who are Homestay Hosts?

Our hosts are a combination of traditional families, single parents, couples without children or single individuals. Our hosts have diverse backgrounds, careers and interests and are carefully screened through personal interviews, background checks and homes visits to ensure that they are clean and orderly.

What can I expect from my Homestay Host?

Depending on your requirements and preferences, you will have your own private room or share a room with another student and will be provided breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals. Your room will be furnished, have adequate lighting and a desk or other suitable place for you to study. Your host will be kind, interact with you, provide guidance and support and help you improve your English language skills through practice.

Where do you offer Homestay?
San Francisco, Berkeley, and Sacramento

Highlights:

* Affordable
* Immersion into American culture
* A partner(s) to practice conversational English language skills
* Prescreened hosts for suitability and safety
* Nice and clean homes
* No security deposit or first or last months rent or direct financial dealings with host
* No problems with...complicated rental contracts; roommates, bills such as gas, electric, garbage, water; buying furniture; or unethical or unfair property owners.