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Become a Homestay Host for our International Students
Being a Homestay Host
Being a Homestay Host is incredibly rewarding. You play a pivotal role in an international student's educational journey by providing a supportive and welcoming home environment, which can significantly impact their academic and personal success. Additionally, you can also enrich your experience of cultural exchange.
The following video will help you understand the basic requirements.
The Benefits of being a Homestay Host
There are many benefits to being a Homestay Host. These include:
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Cultural exchange experience: You will have the opportunity to enjoy different cultures. You will share your culture with your homestay students, and they will also share theirs with you.
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Lifetime friendship: You will enjoy a lifelong friendship with your homestay students.
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Language learning: You and your family will have the opportunity to learn and practice another language.
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Financial support: You will receive a $350 reimbursement per week for hosting a student. This includes three meals a day, and all utilities.
How do I become a host?
The process for placing homestay students is as follows:
Register as a host by:
Completing the Expression of Interest Form on the website (the link appears below), or you can contact us by phone or email at:
Phone: (03) 5945 1433, or
Email: pakenham.sc@education.vic.gov.au
Our International Student Program Coordinator, Hanh Tran, will contact you and book a time for a site visit.
The International Student Program Coordinator will create a host profile for approval by the College Principal.
You will be matched with an international student, and be supported throughout the experience by our International Student Program Coordinator.
Payment for Homestay Services
The student's family will pay a bond equivalent to a two week fee to our College.
You will be paid two weeks in advance, either by the student directly, or by the College.