We can make a difference!

Friends International Services (FIS / Homestay Toronto) is a Toronto based agency specializing in homestay, education consulting and tours for visiting students, travelers, international guests and seniors. Homestay Toronto allows international students and visitors to live in a Canadian home as a member of the family.

The FIS Advantage:
At Friends International Services our approach to homestay services is unique among our competitors. It is our belief that exceptional homestay services can only be delivered by exceptional quality, trust, customer service and technology.

Quality:
We are committed to providing quality host families to our students and guests. To demonstrate our commitment to quality we have adapted a comprehensive Host Family Point System (HFPS) to recruit, maintain and promote quality within our network. The benefits—improved quality of host families and happier students.

Trust:
We strive to build a relationship of trust with every customer, because our customers are the most important part of our business. We have a network of over 400 host families and are affiliated with top schools and agencies in Toronto and around the world.

Customer Service:
At FIS / Homestay Toronto, you will receive prompt and courteous service from our homestay accommodation specialists, who will work for you until you find that perfect homestay family.We take great pride in our large volume of repeat business and customer referrals, because serving our customers is the most important part of our business.

Please read our Customer Testimonials, to see what our customers are saying, and please Contact Us if you have any questions or suggestions.

Technology:
To better meet student needs we provide online resources for students to “connect” with Canadian families online. Students can search for host families online based on their specific preferences and budgets.

Clients and Affiliates:
FIS staff can work synergistically with your staff or students to implement a strategy that leverages our experience to meet your homestay nd objectives. Some of our clients are shown below.