International Student Placement (ISP) Homestays
Providing excellent homestay services to College of the Desert's international students
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ISP Homestay Fact Sheet for COD Students
2018-19 ISP Homestay Fees:
COD students are required to mark “Yes” to receive a host placement.
Optional service fee for COD students who require airport pick up through ISP.
This fee does not apply to COD students. Please mark “No.”
COD students are required to mark “Yes” to receive a host placement.
COD students who are applying to ISP 21 days or sooner before their arrival are required to pay a late fee to receive a host placement.
Homestay Options:
Room + 2 meals per day
$800 per month
Breakfast and dinner provided every day.
Dinner prepared by host at least five nights per week.
ISP Homestay Services Overview:
- An ISP local area coordinator who will personally assist students.
- On call support services 24 hours, seven days a week for students in case of emergency.
- Housing orientation for students.
- Multi-lingual office staff to ensure all students are cared for.
- Personal airport pick up service from Palm Springs Airports.
Contact ISP Homestays:
Email: info@isphomestays.com
Phone: 1 (650) 947–8879
International Student Placements
199 First Street, Suite 305
Los Altos, CA 94022 U.S.A
Allyson Scarna, ISP Homestay Coordinator
allyson@isphomestays.com