Becoming a Homestay Family

If you would like to be considered as a host family:

1. Read the information on this page.
2. Download the four Homestay application forms:
   

   Agreement Residential Caregiver (Homestay) or Designated Caregiver
   Application for Residential Caregiver (Homestay) and Designated Caregiver

   NZ Police Vetting Form

   Church Reference Form

3. Complete and email the Homestay Agreement, Homestay or Designated Caregiver Application and Police Vetting Forms (pages 2 and 3 only) to: [email protected].
4. Give or email The Pastoral Referee Form to your church leader who will need to return it to the International Office themselves.

Homestay families must:

• Be committed Christians regularly attending a Church
• Fluent English speakers
• Provide a fully furnished bedroom including study facilities, storage and heating for each student.
• Provide three meals a day plus snacks, including a packed lunch and morning tea during the school week
• Introduce their students to New Zealand culture and sightseeing trips within the Auckland region is encouraged
• Support transport to and from school, special events and extra-curricular activities during the week and weekends.
• Involve the international student in their family life and treat them as part of the family
• Accept full responsibility for your international student when they are not at school.

Our international team will proactively support you with:

• Friendly home visits
• 24/7 emergency phone contact
• Prompt fortnightly payment
• Clear communication