Accommodation Options

Home Stay

For English As A Second Language students only.

International ESL students are carefully paired with Canadian host families. Together with our hosts, students enjoy various cultural, social and recreational activities and experience a true Canadian lifestyle. Our families enjoy spending time with international students and can help with language skills and adjusting to life in Canada.

Host families: Might be single people, young couples with children and pets, or older couples.

Cost: Average cost is $ 161 / week

Location: Typically just a short bus ride away from the college.

Living conditions: Students have a private room, shared bathroom and three meals per day. Breakfast and lunch are usually self-serve while evening meals are eaten together with the family. Students are expected to clean their rooms and wash their own clothes. Most homes include internet connection.

On-Campus Residence

Located right on the College campus, Sibley Hall, is home to 229 students every year. Sibley Hall is a safe, community-oriented residence with five room style options. Prices vary based on the type of room. Each room includes a single bed, wardrobe, small fridge and microwave, and some have private ensuite baths. Take a virtual tour of Sibley Hall and see what life at residence is like!

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Note: Meal plans are mandatory for students staying in residence.

Exchange Students Accomodations: Students studying at Confederation College for one semester through the exchange program also have an opportunity to stay at Sibley Hall. Please complete the following forms, sign the documentation, and have your international advisor forward the information to Deborah Shannon in the IEC office.

Semester Exchange Forms:

Sibley Hall Residence Application

Exchange Application Form

Exchange Student Services Application

Off-Campus Housing

The IEC is not responsible for arranging off-campus housing. There are many affordable homes and apartments for rent in Thunder Bay. To see available off-campus housing options, please refer to Places4Students.com website.

Note: Rental fees often do not include utilities, like heat and water, or Internet and cable TV fees.