The homestay experience is an excellent way for students to improve their English, learn more about Australian culture, and to make the most of their international education experience. It is essential that homestay accommodation is of high quality and provides a safe, comfortable and caring environment.
Where parents opt for the Department of Education (DE) to arrange accommodation, the Department through the school, is responsible for provision of homestay accommodation, support and general welfare to the student. In Victoria, homestay can be school arranged, or family arranged where the international student’s parents wish to nominate a specific person to provide accommodation for their child, but where that individual is not a parent or Department of Home Affairs (DHA) approved relative able to provide welfare.
Our International Students Coordinator will assist with homestay arrangements. Homes are usually located close to the college.
At the Homestay recruitment process we select families for our local school community and interview new homestay providers to ensure that we comply with DET quality standards.
Homestay providers must have a valid Working with Children Check from the government and there will be regular visits to the homes of our provides to make sure that the accommodation and living environment is of a high standard.
