Custodianship

Students under 18 years of age who come to Canada to study without a parent or legal guardian must have a custodian who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

For more information and required forms, please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) under “Studying in Canada – Minors.”

Parents or guardians are asked to email Homestay Select+ a scanned copy of the notarized Parental Consent form.

The custodian will support the student upon arrival and assist with school coordination, homestay placement, and communication with the school and host family as needed.

Once Homestay Select+ has received the scanned notarized Parental Consent form and full payment, a notarized Custodianship Declaration signed by a Canadian custodian will be sent to the parents electronically.

The custodianship documents, along with the school’s Letter of Acceptance, are required to apply for a Canadian study permit.