We hope that you will find living with the family rewarding and happy. Your welfare and care are very important to us. Each of our host families has been interviewed, visited, and carefully chosen by the school. As part of the Code of Practice for International Students, (see below) you must live in our school-approved homestay accommodation, or with a parent, or a designated caregiver (a relative). 

 Many of our homestay families have a long relationship with the school, having hosted students before you. So they know very well what it is like to provide excellent pastoral care and have a student living with them. You will be treated as part of the family and this makes living with a welcoming Kiwi family a vital part of your experience here.

For a successful relationship between you and your family, it is essential that both parties have an understanding of each other’s needs. This may take some time, especially in the first couple of weeks to get used to. Be patient. You will receive Homestay Guidelines for International Students to help you settle in. This covers all aspects of living with your host family.

Living in a foreign country can mean a different kind of house, food, customs, attitudes, and new ways of doing things. At times you will feel homesick and may find the people, school, and living here strange. These are normal feelings that you will have and they will pass. Remember that you are here to experience a different culture. Living with your host family is the best way to immerse yourself in your new country and learn about the Kiwi lifestyle. Try to do as many new things as you can with your family.

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