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COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
A list of school authorities and options for where to live for international students.
Alberta’s primary and secondary schools are approved to reopen to international students.
Alberta school authorities that plan to welcome international students during the COVID-19 pandemic must meet specific COVID-19 requirements to confirm their readiness.
Several school authorities have already met the requirements - the list is below.
Alberta's schools offer Alberta's core academic curriculum, as well as optional programs and courses that may vary from one school authority to another.
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Homestay families provide international students with a private room and 3 meals a day... But they are so much more! They are a home away from home for the student and communicate regularly with the student's parents and teachers.
Homestays are arranged through the school authorities. Most school authorities have a homestay coordinator to help find a responsible, enthusiastic and qualified homestay family. Homestay families are carefully selected and their homes are inspected to ensure a good fit for the student.
Fees for arranging homestay placements range from $250 to $850 Canadian dollars. Monthly cost for a homestay is approximately $800 Canadian dollars per month.
A few Alberta schools are equipped with dormitory facilities where international students may live while they study. Students in dormitories are usually cared for by a resident supervisor. To determine whether or not dormitory accommodation is available, please contact the local school district.
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