“My homestay family is very nice to me and they just treat me as their family.”
Dove, International Student
Becoming a homestay family is a rewarding experience. You can provide a safe and comfortable living environment for a high school student from overseas and learn about their country and culture. Many families have formed lifelong friendships with their homestay students.
Program | International Student Program | Study Abroad Program | Study Tours Program |
Description | Students study in NSW for more than one year (long term study) | Students study in NSW for one term, or up to a year (short-term study) | Students or adults visit NSW in a group to visit NSW government schools/ departmental facilities. |
Length of stay | Long term, usually one year or more | 10 weeks to one year | Short term, from 3 days up to 10 weeks |
Age of students | Years 9 to 12 | Years 10 to 12 | Primary/secondary students, adults |