How do homestays and private boarding schools differ in cost and support?

A homestay commonly provides a private or shared room, meals and basic utilities. A boarding school normally combines accommodation, meals and on-campus supervision within its broader fee structure. Actual prices vary substantially by city, provider, room type, meal plan, transport and school year, so there is no reliable Canada-wide monthly price range.

What to confirm

• Who operates the service and who handles complaints or placement changes.
• Meals, transport, holiday stays, curfews and early-termination charges.
• Whether custodianship and emergency contacts must be arranged separately.