How to Become a Host Parent

Would you like to become a Red Deer Host Family for an international student?

Red Deer Public Schools needs host families for International Students for:

  • Semester One (September - January) 
  • Semester Two (January -June)
  • School year (September - June)
  • Short term respite placements
  • Note the 22/23  rate will be $800 per month.

For more information on hosting an international student, download our detailed guide for host families.

Host Families are required to complete the following steps:

  • complete the online Host Family Application
  • provide an Intervention Record Check for each adult in the household from the Provincial Department of Child Welfare
  • provide a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check for each adult in the household from the local police

Please contact us at internationalservices@rdpsd.ab.ca if you are interested in becoming part of our host family community.