Our host families: Families belong to Peru´s middle class, although students should take note that living standards in Peru are generally lower than in Europe or North America. Family homes are located in neighborhoods usually no more than a 10 minute bus ride to school. Participants choosing to stay with a family should recognize that a certain degree of flexibility will be required to adjust to the Peruvian customs and way of life.

Distance to school: One or two within a 20 minute walk. The rest are a 10-15 minute bus ride or 5-10 minute taxi ride to school.

Number of students per home: 1 or 2 depending on time of year. Maximum 3. If the student request to be alone in the homestay, every effort will be made to arrange that.

Groups of families staying together: Can accommodate up to three people in private rooms or 6 in shared rooms within the same family.

Private or shared room: Private, unless otherwise requested.

Meals included: 3 meals per day (Note: dinner is a light snack, such as crackers and coffee).

Private bath: Some available. The rest have bathrooms shared by only one or 2 other people.

Extra homestay nights: Yes, possible. But try to arrive Sunday and depart Saturday from the host family. Anything outside of this time frame is considered extra homestay time.

Laundry service: Provided by host family once a week.

Apartment rental: There are inexpensive accommodations that give the school special deals. Not apartments but apart-hotels.