Reservations/Payment

 

 

I have been offering my homestay program for more than ten years. In that time, I have hosted/taught almost 200 students. I have tried to find the best way to accept a student’s reservation and payment, and I have finally arrived at this “system”:

 

1.   The student sees my website and makes inquiries about the program to his/her satisfaction. This may involve numerous e-mail exchanges and a Skype “meeting”.

2.   The student submits a completed application form on-line.

3.   The student proposes a set of dates. (2- week periods starting and ending on Sundays)

4.   If the dates are mutually agreeable, I ask the student to make an airline reservation and send me a copy via e-mail.

5.   The student’s airline reservation constitutes the reservation. There is no exchange of money.

6.   Payment in full is collected upon the student’s arrival in my home.

 

Note: Most programs require that the student pay a $ deposit in order to guarantee the reservation. I do not do this. I trust that my student will be faithful to the reservation.