VIEC Education Canada Ltd.

🍂We are looking for host families!!🍁

Currently, we are looking for host families in Victoria for our upcoming short-term program:

📅 October 31- November 3, 2026 (3 nights)
👤 1- 3 Japanese female student(s)
🛏 Shared room OK, but NO bed share
🚙 Driving on Nov 2, and the Initial pick-up and final drop-off required

Interested in hosting students? We’d love to hear from you!

Please email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on this post!

✨Looking for host families for summer programs 2026🌞

We are currently looking for host families to fill last-minute cancellations for our Summer 2026 program.

Open your home to a Japanese student and provide a warm, welcoming homestay experience in Canada.

If you are interested in hosting, please email us at [email protected] or apply online here: https://www.viec-ca.com/be-the-host/

Thank you for supporting international students in Canada! 🇨🇦💙

🌞 Looking for Host Families! ✨

We are currently looking for welcoming host families for our Summer Program 2026!

📅 July 30 – August 11, 2026
👦👧 1 or 2 Japanese students (male or female)
🛏️ Shared room available
🎂 Ages: 14–15
🏫 Students will attend ESL classes downtown and commute by bus
💰 Compensation: $660 per student
🍽️ Includes 3 meals per day

Hosting an international student is a wonderful opportunity to experience cultural exchange and create meaningful memories for both your family and the student.

If you are interested in hosting, please email us at [email protected] or or apply online here: https://www.viec-ca.com/be-the-host/

Homestay & Memories from VIEC Spring Program

🏡💛 A true Canadian experience
One of the most special parts of the program was staying with local host families.
Over the weekend, students enjoyed quality time with their hosts—visiting places like:
🌷 Butchart Gardens
🏰 Hatley Castle
🛍️ Local shopping spots

Through these experiences, students didn’t just improve their English—they:
✨ Built confidence
✨ Made new friends
✨ Created unforgettable memories

We’re so proud of everything they achieved in just 10 days 👏

📢 Want to join our next program or become a host family? Contact us to learn more!

🌸Learning and Activities of VIEC Spring Program🌸

📚✨ Learning beyond the classroom

Every morning, students joined English classes to build confidence and improve real-life communication skills.

In the afternoons, they explored Victoria through fun activities like:
✔️ Downtown walking tour
✔️ Scavenger hunt
✔️ “Rags to Riches” challenge (starting with just a pen!)

With the support of local Canadian buddies, students practiced English in real-life situations and stepped outside their comfort zones 💬

They also discovered Canadian culture through visits to:
🏛️ Royal BC Museum
🏛️ British Columbia Parliament Buildings
🏰 Craigdarroch Castle

Learning + adventure = the best combination!

🌸 Welcome to Victoria, VIEC Spring Program Students! 🇨🇦

Five students from Japan arrived in Victoria last week to take part in the VIEC Spring Program, a language and cultural experience program.

Over the next 10 days, they will participate in English lessons and a variety of activities, creating unforgettable memories and valuable experiences during their stay.

We hope they enjoy their time in Victoria and share many wonderful moments with their host families as well! ✨

📢 Reminder for Host Families – Student Absence from School

If your student needs to be absent from school, please make sure to inform both our office and the student’s school as soon as possible.

This helps the school keep accurate attendance records and ensures that everyone knows the student is safe.

✔ Please contact our team
✔ Please notify the student’s school

Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting your student’s well-being during their stay! 💙

Send a message to learn more

💬 Student’s Voice

“My host family was very kind, which helped me feel relaxed and comfortable talking with them. Whenever I asked questions, they explained everything kindly, and it made me want to ask even more questions.

During my homestay, I noticed many differences between Japan and Canada and realized how challenging it can be to communicate in English. But thanks to my host family, I was able to enjoy every moment of my 10-day stay.”

💡 Tips for Host Families

From this student’s experience, here are a few simple ways to help your student feel comfortable:

✔ Be patient and approachable – A warm and kind attitude helps students relax and speak more confidently.
✔ Encourage questions – Students often have many questions but may hesitate to ask at first.
✔ Explain things simply – Clear explanations help students learn both language and culture.
✔ Enjoy the cultural exchange – Differences between countries can become fun learning moments for everyone.

Your kindness and support make a huge difference in a student’s homestay experience. Thank you to all our amazing host families! 💙

Send a message to learn more

✈️ Final Drop-Off Reminder for Host Families

📍 Please meet our staff at the designated meeting location and personally hand over your student(s).

For safety reasons, students must not be left alone at the meeting point.

⏰ If you arrive early, please stay with your student(s) until our staff arrive.

Your support ensures a smooth, safe, and positive departure experience for everyone💙 We truly appreciate all the care and kindness.

Send a message to learn more

🌏 Cultural Differences to Expect – Hosting a Student from Japan 🇯🇵

Hosting a Japanese student is a wonderful cultural exchange! Here are some fun and helpful cultural differences you may notice:

🎌 Politeness & Respect
Japanese students are often very polite and may hesitate to say “no” directly. Silence usually means they are being respectful, not unhappy.

👟 Shoes Off Indoors
In Japan, shoes are removed at the door. Your student may automatically do this—and might even bring indoor slippers!

🍽️ Meals & Manners
Students may be used to rice with most meals and might not speak up about food preferences at first. Encouraging open conversation really helps.

🙇 Shyness at First
Many Japanese students are quiet at the beginning. This doesn’t mean they’re not enjoying their stay—once they feel comfortable, they often open up quickly.

Every small difference is a chance to learn from each other—and many host families say hosting a Japanese student creates lifelong memories and friendships!

Send a message to learn more