IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR THE UPCOMING WI NTER 2012 TERM:
Submission Deadline:
The Homestay application deadline is November 15, 2012, by 4:30pm (local Winnipeg time). Due to high enrollment, Homestay spaces may not be available for all that apply.
The deadline to submit fees, arrival information and ELC tuition fees, student visa copies, etc.is December 1, 2012.
Please submit all needed documentation and fees well before the deadline.
Homestay applications that are not complete (eg. no student visa, arrival time or payment) at the time of the deadline will be placed on a waiting list for Homestay placement, and may not be eligible for a Homestay.
Availability & Coverage Period
Homestay placements will be available to begin January 1, 2013
Students may not move into Homestay until January 1, 2013. Students who arrive before January 1, 2013 will be responsible for their own airport pickup and accommodation.
The Homestay fees cover 4 months from the date of arrival.
Homestay placements are filled on a "first come, first served" basis and are subject to availability.
The Homestay program gives preference to new students.
Students must be 17 years of age or older to be eligible for the University of Manitoba English Language Centre Homestay Program.
Placement Test
The English Language Centre placement test for new students will be held January 4, 2013.
ELC Classes - Start Date
ELC classes begin January 8, 2013.
Fee Payment
Homestay applicants attending the ELC may pay their Homestay fees along with ELC tuition fees.
If the Homestay applications & fees, ELC tuition fees, student visa copy and arrival information are submitted early, Homestay details will be provided sooner.
Homestay applicants who are beginning a course of study at a time other than January should submit their Homestay application and fees at least one month prior to arrival.
Please CONTACT ME with any questions you might have.
Ann Friesen Homestay Coordinator University of Manitoba, English Language Centre
Enrolment Services
520 University Centre, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Tel: 204-474-6809 FAX: 204-275-8098 Emergencies Only: Tel: 204-228-2280 Email:homestay@umanitoba.ca