FAQ
Find answers to commonly asked questions about Homestay Korea
Application
The placement fee is a one-time service charge applied per booking. It covers guest-host matching, background verification, pre-arrival coordination, and access to our support services. The fee is non-refundable once a booking has been confirmed.
We recommend submitting your application 4–6 weeks before your check-in date. During peak seasons (June–August, December–February), please apply at least two months in advance.
You can cancel your booking at 'My Program'. Please note that the placement fee is non-refundable.
- 30 or more days before check-in: 100% refund of accommodation fees
- 15 to 29 days before check-in: 70% refund of accommodation fees
- 7 to 14 days before check-in: 50% refund of accommodation fees
Homestay
You will be able to contact your host directly after receiving your confirmation email. If you have any questions in the meantime, please send us a message through the Contact page. We will do our best to respond to your inquiries.
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive detailed host information, including the host's address and contact details. You can then contact your host to coordinate your arrival time and travel directly to the host family's home.
The price generally includes a private guest bedroom with a bed, breakfast, utilities (water and electricity), Wi-Fi access, and the use of the laundry machine and kitchen. Guestroom amenities and overall house conditions may vary depending on the host family. Optional add-ons such as dinner, airport transportation, and enrollment in a Korean language program are available upon request.
There may be other guests staying in separate bedrooms in the home. Please let us know your preference, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Yes. If you would like to add dinners after your booking, please contact Homestay Korea and we will notify your host. The cost is $12 per dinner.
We will do our best to accommodate your requests and preferences. However, due to availability and individual host family circumstances, it may not always be possible to meet all requirements. Our team will carefully consider your priorities and recommend the most suitable host family for your stay.
If you would like to stay with a previous host again, please note it in your application form or contact us. We will check the host's availability and arrange the homestay on your behalf.
If your homestay must end due to circumstances on the host's side, Homestay Korea will arrange a new host family for you at no additional cost. If you request a change for personal reasons or due to conflicts with your host, additional fees may apply for relocation and reassignment.
Most hosts can communicate in English, and even if their language skills are limited, they welcome guests with warmth and hospitality. Many guests find that gestures and body language work surprisingly well.
Yes. In Korea, especially in the home, etiquette and manners are important. To help you prepare, Homestay Korea provides a complimentary cultural guideline once your homestay is confirmed. However, there is no need to worry. Our hosts are open-minded and understanding of cultural differences, and they will gladly guide you if you are unfamiliar with certain customs.
As a homestay is a shared living experience rather than private accommodation, it is important to respect the host family's privacy. Inviting personal guests is therefore generally not recommended. Policies may vary by host family, so please check and follow your host's house rules.
Guests are responsible for any damage or loss that occurs during their stay. If a host reports a claim to Homestay Korea, the guest may be required to cover the cost of compensation.
Programs
The visit typically lasts 3 hours, depending on the program schedule and arrangements with the host family.
A Home Visit is designed for small groups – 2 to 5 guests. This allows for a more personal and meaningful cultural exchange.
Many hosts can communicate in basic English. Even if their English is limited, hosts are warm and welcoming, and guests often find that simple conversations, gestures, and translation apps work well.
You do not need to bring anything special. However, guests often enjoy bringing a small souvenir or snack from their home country as a friendly gesture.
Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended. Please note that shoes are typically removed when entering a Korean home.
We kindly ask guests to respect the host family's space and belongings. Please avoid entering rooms or touching personal items without permission. It is also best to avoid sensitive topics such as politics or religion during conversations.
No. Courses are available for all levels, including complete beginners.
Students take a placement test before classes begin to determine the appropriate level.
Yes. Please contact Homestay Korea and we will help check the available start dates.
No formal teaching experience is required. This program focuses on casual conversation and cultural exchange.
No. This is not a formal job. However, guests who participate in English tutoring will receive a discount on their homestay lodging fee.
It may include the host parents, children, or other family members interested in practicing English.
The placement fee is a one-time service charge applied per booking. It covers guest-host matching, background verification, pre-arrival coordination, and access to our support services. The fee is non-refundable once a booking has been confirmed.
We recommend submitting your application 4–6 weeks before your check-in date. During peak seasons (June–August, December–February), please apply at least two months in advance.
You can cancel your booking at 'My Program'. Please note that the placement fee is non-refundable.
- 30 or more days before check-in: 100% refund of accommodation fees
- 15 to 29 days before check-in: 70% refund of accommodation fees
- 7 to 14 days before check-in: 50% refund of accommodation fees
You will be able to contact your host directly after receiving your confirmation email. If you have any questions in the meantime, please send us a message through the Contact page. We will do our best to respond to your inquiries.
Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive detailed host information, including the host's address and contact details. You can then contact your host to coordinate your arrival time and travel directly to the host family's home.
The price generally includes a private guest bedroom with a bed, breakfast, utilities (water and electricity), Wi-Fi access, and the use of the laundry machine and kitchen. Guestroom amenities and overall house conditions may vary depending on the host family. Optional add-ons such as dinner, airport transportation, and enrollment in a Korean language program are available upon request.
There may be other guests staying in separate bedrooms in the home. Please let us know your preference, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Yes. If you would like to add dinners after your booking, please contact Homestay Korea and we will notify your host. The cost is $12 per dinner.
We will do our best to accommodate your requests and preferences. However, due to availability and individual host family circumstances, it may not always be possible to meet all requirements. Our team will carefully consider your priorities and recommend the most suitable host family for your stay.
If you would like to stay with a previous host again, please note it in your application form or contact us. We will check the host's availability and arrange the homestay on your behalf.
If your homestay must end due to circumstances on the host's side, Homestay Korea will arrange a new host family for you at no additional cost. If you request a change for personal reasons or due to conflicts with your host, additional fees may apply for relocation and reassignment.
Most hosts can communicate in English, and even if their language skills are limited, they welcome guests with warmth and hospitality. Many guests find that gestures and body language work surprisingly well.
Yes. In Korea, especially in the home, etiquette and manners are important. To help you prepare, Homestay Korea provides a complimentary cultural guideline once your homestay is confirmed. However, there is no need to worry. Our hosts are open-minded and understanding of cultural differences, and they will gladly guide you if you are unfamiliar with certain customs.
As a homestay is a shared living experience rather than private accommodation, it is important to respect the host family's privacy. Inviting personal guests is therefore generally not recommended. Policies may vary by host family, so please check and follow your host's house rules.
Guests are responsible for any damage or loss that occurs during their stay. If a host reports a claim to Homestay Korea, the guest may be required to cover the cost of compensation.
The visit typically lasts 3 hours, depending on the program schedule and arrangements with the host family.
A Home Visit is designed for small groups – 2 to 5 guests. This allows for a more personal and meaningful cultural exchange.
Many hosts can communicate in basic English. Even if their English is limited, hosts are warm and welcoming, and guests often find that simple conversations, gestures, and translation apps work well.
You do not need to bring anything special. However, guests often enjoy bringing a small souvenir or snack from their home country as a friendly gesture.
Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended. Please note that shoes are typically removed when entering a Korean home.
We kindly ask guests to respect the host family's space and belongings. Please avoid entering rooms or touching personal items without permission. It is also best to avoid sensitive topics such as politics or religion during conversations.
No. Courses are available for all levels, including complete beginners.
Students take a placement test before classes begin to determine the appropriate level.
Yes. Please contact Homestay Korea and we will help check the available start dates.
No formal teaching experience is required. This program focuses on casual conversation and cultural exchange.
No. This is not a formal job. However, guests who participate in English tutoring will receive a discount on their homestay lodging fee.
It may include the host parents, children, or other family members interested in practicing English.