Information about the Homestay Programme

Taita College can help students find homestay accommodation. There is a placement fee of NZ$200.00.

All homestays are checked and approved by the college. The International Student Homestay Coordinator will support both the homestay families and the students. The role of the International Student Homestay Coordinator is to try to help both students and homestay families have a happy positive experience together.

The homestay fee is NZ$200.00 a week. The homestay fee provides a fully furnished room, all meals and laundry facilities.

The homestay arrangement covers the 39 week academic year (late January, or when the student arrives during the year, until late November or early December, depending on the student's programme) and includes six weeks of school holidays (two weeks each in April, July and September), plus one week to cover days prior to the commencement or at the end of the year, that is 46 weeks in total.

Any student requiring accommodation over the long summer vacation (December/ January) must make a new arrangement, satisfactory to their parents and the college.

The homestay fees should be paid in full (NZ$9,400.00 for a full 46 week year) to Taita College when the tuition fees are paid.

A homestay is a good way for an international student to have a real New Zealand experience and improve their English in a supportive environment. Students will be expected to accept and abide by the reasonable rules of behaviour set by the homestay family.

If parents wish their child to be part of the Taita College homestay programme, please fill out the Homestay Application Form and sign the Homestay Contract. (Students over 20 may sign for themselves.)

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