Homestay Accommodation

Living with a local homestay host family can offer international students a home away from home
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  • What is homestay?

    • What is homestay?

    Homestay is a popular form of accommodation for international students whereby you live with a local individual or family (known as a host). In exchange for monetary compensation, a guest is usually provided access to a furnished bedroom, meals and facilities such as the laundry and other common areas of the home.
    An international student from china enjoying a meal with an Australian homestay family
  • Why homestay?

    • Why stay with a homestay?

    Living with local hosts in a homestay provides students with a safe and comfortable environment whereby they are able to integrate with the local community.
    • A safe environment – All host families are routinely inspected and trained to accommodate for the safety and comfort of international students
    • Soft landing – Host families help students feel at home by showing them around their new surroundings
    • Cultural experience – Students are given the opportunity to experience and embrace the local culture by interacting with their host family and community

     

    A local Australian homestay host showing an international student around town
  • What's included?

    • What's included?

    For international students, homestays are undoubtedly affordable and time-saving accommodation options. Unlike other accommodation options, homestays offer a complete living experience that includes meals, electricity, gas and internet, as well as the use of other public areas in the home.
    • Private Bedroom – A furnished bedroom with a bed, wardrobe and desk with lamp
    • Utilities – Internet, gas, water and electricity are included
    • Meals – 2 meals Monday to Friday and 3 meals on weekends
    • Other amenities – Access to laundry and other areas of the home if available such as swimming pool, sauna or gym

     

    An Australian homestay family with a chinese international student
  • How Bookings work?

    • How does homestay work?

    Homestay bookings are usually four week blocks giving students the ease and flexibility to decide if this accommodation option is right for them.
    • Duration: minimum 4 week booking period
    • End of Booking Notice: 2 weeks before each booking period ends, you will be required to notify Study Vision if you are continuing or moving out
    • Holiday rates: If you would like to hold your room, you will be required to pay 50% of the regular homestay fee

     

    A female international student applying for homestay on their laptop
  • How much?

    • How much does homestay cost?

    Homestay prices vary based on the city and the type of bedroom you require. To view our homestay pricing guidelines, please click the link below
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    Does homestay sound right for you?

    Start your homestay application with us today.

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