Homestay
Our Homestay program provides students with a warm and welcoming environment where they can be part of a family home.
Living with American families allows international students to enjoy an exciting new atmosphere and experience full immersion in the English language, where they also have exposure to daily customs and traditional American holidays. All Fairmont host families are reviewed under a rigorous approval process, including a background check of all adults in the home, and participate in annual training. The Homestay program is available to students in grades 7-12.
“It was great being in Fairmont Homestay because it gave me the feeling that even though I’m living abroad, I still have the feeling of family with my host parents.”
– Wing Ho Lam
Benefits
- English-speaking environment
- Private bedroom with dresser, desk, and closet, and shared bathroom
- Breakfast and dinner all week; all weekend meals included
- High-speed wireless internet
- Laundry facilities
- Weekend transportation
- Invitations to exclusive Fairmont Homestay events and weekend excursions (additional fee may apply)
How to Apply
Fairmont Homestay is currently accepting Homestay applications from students entering grades 7 - 12.
New Students
The Homestay application will be included in your Fairmont Schools acceptance packet. If you have not yet applied to Fairmont Schools, click here to begin.
The Homestay Team
Andrea Cribbs
Housing Manager
(714) 234-2742
acribbs@fairmontschools.com
Andrea has been with Fairmont since 2003 and is the architect of the current Homestay Program. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Andrea has lived in both the U.S. and Europe, and was an exchange student living in homestays in France in both high school and college. She has traveled to England, Wales, Scotland, France, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey; and she has lived in Illinois, Massachusetts, New York City, Los Angeles, Long Beach, London, and Paris. Andrea has two children — both of whom attend Fairmont Schools. Their family enjoys a very active lifestyle that includes many sports, hiking, and camping. Andrea speaks English and French.
