He or she will be provided with a private room, breakfast and dinner, and laundry service. Participating families are chosen for their friendliness and helpfulness to the student. Most live within a 20 minute bus ride from the Institute, while a few are within walking distance. The Institute can also provide a list of hotels and apartments for those students not wishing to participate in the homestay. Effective January 1, 2001.
Fees are in U.S. dollars.
The homestay begins on the Sunday prior to the week classes start and finishes the Saturday of the week classes end. The Institute will provide the addresses and telephone numbers of the host families two weeks in advance so that students can take a taxi after arriving at the airport to get to their families' homes. Homestays are also available to individuals not taking classes but who are accompanying other students. A private room, two meals per day and laundry service.