1.Will I be the only student foreigner in the family?
You can stipulate it at the time of the inscription in the application
form.
2.My host family will be close to my school ?
All our host families live in Paris ( between 5 and 20mn by
subway to your school or university)
3.Can I visit my host family before to confirm my
reservation ?
No.
4.Is the washing of the clothes is done by the host family
?
Yes, usually one time a week. You have to decide this matter with your host
family.
5.Is there a discount if two people (a married couple, two
friends etc..) wish to do a homestay together?
No, sorry.
6.How late can I arrive?
You can arrive into your family between 18H and 21H
7.What is the maximum age permitted ?
There is no maximum age permitted. But there is a minimum age,
which is 18 years. If you are less than 18 years old, you will need to
send us a letter signed by your parents.
8.How long before do I have to register ?
We recommend that you proceed as quick as possible. It is really difficult
and expensive to find an accommodation in Paris particularly at the
beginning of each term. In order to find the family that best matches your
needs, we suggest that you contact us while you are doing your school
registration.
9.How will I pay ?
To get started, return the application form to us .We will open a file for you, and start to search for a family that
best matches your wishes. Upon the payment of the registration fees, we'll send you the complete file :
our invoice, all the details about your host family, the payment schedule
and the instructions. Each month, you will pay your family according to
the schedule that we will give to you.
10.If I don't' feel comfortable with my family...
In any case of misunderstanding, we will find a new family for you as soon
as possible ( of course if something is available). Please note that
sometimes all the host families are already booked and you will have to
wait a while before you can change. We will not charge you for this service. If there
is a problem, please tell us immediately. Don't be afraid ! Please note
that your family can also ask us to find a new family for you !
We are not responsible for the change of
description that occurs during the stay of the situation at the family
home (for example, size of the room, internet access, pet, divorce,
lack of a family member etc.. .)
If such a change occurs, the host family is responsible.
11.Will I have the keys ?
Yes. You'll be absolutely free to come and go as you please and
it's important for your family that you feel at home. If you come back
late (or very early !) please try to be as quiet as possible ! Be very
careful ! Don't lose your keys or you'll have to pay for a new lock (and
it can be very expensive...)
12.Can I decide to stay longer in my family ?
Of course if they are still "available". We recommend that you ask
us as
quick as possible (not your host family) .If not, we'll find a new family that
again matches your wishes. In both cases, if you stay longer than expected
you have to pay one more time the administration fees. Because, you have
to understand that other people may want to stay in that family.
13.When will you give me the address of my family ?
As soon as your file is complete and upon our last payment, you'll receive
all the information about your family, the neighborhood, public
transportation etc...
14.I've changed my mind during my stay... I found an
other accommodation...
It is possible, but you must inform your family one month before you leave
(by politeness)
If you don't inform the host family one month before you leave, you will
have to pay as compensation 1 month of rent to the host family.
15.What's the purpose of the liability insurance ?
In France, it an obligation. It covers all damages in and outside your
family's home. It's possible that your school may provide one : ask them
(in French it's called "assurance en responsabilité civile"). Caution !
This is not a medical assistance, which only covers your health needs.
16.Can I use Internet in my host family ?
You can stipulate it at the time of the
inscription in the application form. Usually, there is an access to
Internet in the host family's house. You have to bring your own PC or
sometimes you can use the family's computer.
17.What is the maximum
length of stay ?
The maximum for the first application is 6 months. If you want to stay
more than 6 months, you will have to pay one more time the registration
fee at the end of the sixth month. Each time , you extend the length of
your stay you have to pay the registration fee.
18. Are the
registration fees and deposit refundable ?
The registration fees and deposit are not refundable.
19. I am not a student, can I apply ?
Yes, our host families welcome everybody.
20. I need a certificate of
stay, can you provide it?
Yes, sure, we can send you a document called in French " Attestation de
sejour ".
It costs 35 euro. Payment here:
http://www.homestay-in-paris.com/payment.html
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