Homestay

Do you want to experience the Australian lifestyle and improve your English with native speakers at the same time?

Homestay is perfect for you.

You will live with an Australian family who will welcome you into their home. The duration of your stay is flexible and you will make lifelong friendships with your home stay family.

Types of homestay

Homestay families can sometimes cater for extra requirements, such as special dietary requirements (Halal, Kosher, vegetarian, etc.), or laundry service.

The excitement of staying with an Australian family is only a short distance away. It is important to prepare and book your accommodation well in advance of arriving in Australia. By making that booking early, you will ensure you have the best option available to you.

To start the process, complete the homestay preference form and submit with your application so when you complete your enrolment, we can start looking for the perfect homestay for you. 

Standard homestay

  • Average 60 minutes travel time to your school
  • Furnished private room with a bed, wardrobe, desk and reading light
  • Half board: breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekends
  • Other boarders are allowed
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Wifi included

VIP homestay

                     Standard homestay plus

  •   Private bathroom

Self-catered homestay

Standard homestay with differences:

  • You can use the kitchen
  • Furnished room with a bed, wardrobe, desk and reading light
  • Limited interaction with homestay family
  • Not available to students under 18

Apply for homestay

Homestay & accommodation service fees

Homestay preference form

FAQs

I would like to extend my homestay, who should I speak to?

If you would like to extend your homestay then please speak to the student services manager or accommodation officer at your centre. 

I’d like to leave my homestay early, what do I need to do?

You need to give 2 weeks’ notice if you would like to move out of your homestay early. Please speak to the student services manager or accommodation officers at your centre. We will refund any remaining homestay fees however an amendment fee will apply

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