Become a Homestay Host

Students benefit tremendously from living in a safe, comfortable and caring home environment, improving their spoken English while participating in daily home life, and experiencing the kiwi lifestyle.

Hosting an International Student is a great opportunity for those in your family to learn about a new culture while sharing your own, and make friendships that can last a lifetime. 

A Host Family needs to be able to provide:

  • A warm, light bedroom with a study desk, chair and lamp
  • Wi-Fi Internet
  • All meals and snacks including school lunches
  • Close proximity to the College or to the College bus routes, or public transport

There are short-term and long-term options for hosting. In addition to students who attend as day boys, we also have boarders who need placements during the school holidays or long weekends while the College Hostel is closed.

All hosts are required to complete a Police Vetting Form, which is mandatory in New Zealand.

For further information please contact our Director of International Students:
Mr Ting Xu
Phone: +64 9 529 3660 ext. 882
Email: [email protected]