SRS Homestay Placement Agreement

Applies to all students under 18 years of age participating in the StudentRoomStay Homestay Program

Effective Date: August 6, 2025

Last Updated: August 6, 2025

1. Purpose

This agreement outlines the terms, expectations, and responsibilities for students under the age of 18 participating in a homestay arranged through StudentRoomStay (SRS). It must be reviewed and signed by both the student and a parent or legal guardian.

2. Placement Details

Student Name:	____________________________
Homestay Start Date:	____________________________
Expected End Date:	____________________________
School/Program Name:	____________________________
Homestay Package Type:	Guardian

3. Host Family Responsibilities

Students placed under the Guardian Package will receive:

A private furnished bedroom with a bed, desk, storage, and window
Three meals per day, including:
- Breakfast (self-serve or hot)
- School lunch (packed or purchased with supplies provided)
- Dinner (home-cooked)
Support with transportation to and from school if included in the placement
Supervision by an adult at all times while in the home
Integration into family life, including household routines, local customs, and basic emotional support

4. Student Responsibilities

Students agree to:

Follow the Student Code of Conduct, SRS rules, and household expectations
Keep their bedroom and personal areas clean
Notify SRS and host family of any problems, illness, or schedule changes
Treat all members of the household with respect
Avoid inappropriate relationships, dishonesty, or unsafe behavior
Comply with host family rules regarding phone usage, curfews, screen time, and schoolwork
Participate in required monthly check-ins with the SRS Support Team

5. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

Parents or guardians agree to:

Support the host family in setting appropriate rules and boundaries
Remain responsive to SRS and host communications
Provide accurate emergency contact information
Review monthly SRS updates and student progress reports
Coordinate international flights with SRS before booking travel
Arrange airport transportation if not included in the homestay package

6. Travel & Absences

All travel plans outside of school breaks must be approved in advance by SRS
Overnight trips, solo travel, or early departures require written permission from a parent or legal guardian
The student must never be left overnight without a responsible adult in the home
Unauthorized travel may result in disciplinary action or removal from the program

7. Medical Consent & Emergency Release

By signing this agreement, the parent or legal guardian authorizes:

The host family and SRS staff to seek emergency medical care for the student as needed
Medical professionals to administer treatment or perform procedures deemed necessary for the student’s health and safety
SRS to disclose the student’s health information to the host family, medical providers, and emergency contacts if needed

Parents/guardians agree to reimburse any medical costs not covered by insurance.

8. Student Removal or Relocation

SRS reserves the right to remove a student from a placement if:

Program rules, household expectations, or local laws are violated
The host family requests a move due to serious conflict or incompatibility
A safety concern, behavioral issue, or medical need arises

While SRS will attempt to relocate the student, alternative housing is not guaranteed in cases of severe misconduct.

9. Acknowledgement

By signing below, the student and parent/guardian confirm:

They have reviewed and agree to all terms of this agreement
They understand the responsibilities, behavior expectations, and emergency procedures
They accept that failure to comply may result in disciplinary action or removal from the program

SRS Homestay Placement Agreement – Under 18