Homestay Opportunities

What is homestay?

Homestay is providing accommodation, either short term or long term, in a caring and supportive environment for an international student.

Screening to assess the suitability of your home environment. This includes both the family and the family home and is undertaken by homestay coordinators.
A Blue Card is a legal requirement. For more information go to the website.
Providing students with their own furnished room.
Allowing the use of household facilities including family bathroom, kitchen and living areas. Laundering of linen and towels
Providing breakfast and dinner, as well as lunch when required.
Speaking English as your main language at home and encouraging English conversation.
Providing a family atmosphere and treating the student as a member of the family, which includes encouraging them to assist with household chores.
Providing transport to and from their place of study, if required.
Respecting and being aware of cultural differences.

Experiencing a rewarding cultural experience.
One homestay family said: “Our student was a pleasure to have in our home and adapted to Australian life easily. A strong bond was formed between our daughter and our student, immediately proving that regardless of race children everywhere are alike. This bond, I’m sure, will last a long time. It was a cultural experience for both sides which we would do again at the drop of a hat.”
Providing a caring environment for a student a long way from home.
Building lasting relationships with someone from another country and another way of life.
Having the opportunity to share your home, our wonderful lifestyle, food, customs, climate and language with an international student.
Most students do pay to live as part of your family. Homestay coordinators will be able to provide you with more information.

Homestays are coordinated by either the education institution that the student will be attending or by agencies

The education institutions in your area.

International Student Exchange – www.i-s-e.com.au – email ise@i-s-e.com.au

Able International - able@intltrade.net.au