Student accommodations
At Amerigo, we ensure that our international students have everything they need to succeed while studying in the US and Canada – including having a comfortable, safe place to call home. We offer both residential and homestay accommodations.
Accommodation options
Amerigo's students can choose to live in a fully-staffed residence alongside their fellow international students and 24/7 staff or in a warm and welcoming homestay, depending on their preference.
International residence
Our international residences feature a range of community amenities, advanced safety features and prime locations near our school campuses.
International residences include
24/7 on-site Amerigo staff
Bright, sun-filled units
Spacious, single gender apartments with 2 students per room
High speed wi-fi
Updated kitchens in each unit
Shared community spaces, meals, study time and recreational activities
Large closets
Advanced safety features
Homestay
Amerigo students who choose to live in Homestay residences live in safe, comfortable family homes in close proximity to our schools. Students also form lasting relationships with their host families.
Host families play a large part in students’ study abroad experience, as they provide and coordinate transportation, share meals together, support students in their English language learning and so much more.
Homestay includes
Safe, secure accommodations in close proximity to the school
A comfortable room, including a bed, dresser, desk and closet
Transportation provided to and from school daily
Full-time English language environment
Regular acculturation activities
Healthy daily meals
24/7 team available for emergency assistance or urgent issues
Arrival and departure transfer service to airport at start and end of year
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Accommodation FAQ’s
What accommodation options does Amerigo have?
What does homestay mean for international students studying abroad?
International students who choose to live in homestay are paired with a local family, who they live with in a safe, loving, welcoming home. Students are immediately welcomed into their host family, who play a large part in a student’s study abroad experience. Host families provide and coordinate transportation, share meals together, support students in their English language learning and so much more.
Many international students continue to keep in touch with their host families for years after they graduate, and even return to visit for holidays!
What is an international student residence like?
Amerigo’s fully-staffed residences feature a range of community amenities, advanced safety features and a prime location by restaurants, shopping and more. International students in the residence receive healthy meals, daily supervised study hours, in-residence university guidance and weekly cultural immersion activities.
How do I become a host family?
Thank you for your interest in hosting an international student! All Amerigo host families undergo a rigorous application and screening process to ensure that they are a good candidate to host. Click here to learn more.