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Guests
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- What is Homestay?
- How Do We Select Our Homestay Families?
- Why should you choose to stay in a Study Vision homestay?
- How do I ensure that I get the type of family that I am looking for?
- How many other students will I share the homestay with?
- How long do I have to book the homestay for?
- How far will my Homestay be from my School/University
- What is the application deadline for the airport pick up and Homestay arrangement?
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- Can I go on holidays and keep my homestay, and will I need to pay rent while I am away?
- Can I have my friends stay at my homestay overnight?
- Can I smoke at my homestay?
- Can I drink at my homestay?
- Can I stay at a friend's place for a few days?
- Can my parents visit me and stay at my homestay?
- How do I do my laundry at my homestay?
- How do I keep my valuables safe?
- What do I do if I lose my house keys?
- I prefer to stay up late studying when my host family is asleep. Is this acceptable?
- What should I call my host?
- Will I need to do chores?
- Will my room have air conditioning and heating?
- What time do I need to turn down my music, finish making phone calls or stop talking on the phone/social media?
- What should I do if I’m sick?
- What will your homestay provide for you?
- What should I do if I’m sick?
- Can I invite guests into my homestay house?
- What are my responsibilities as a Homestay Guest?
- Can I use the kitchen in my homestay?
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- What is included in my Homestay Rent?
- How much do I need to pay up front?
- Is the internet included in the Homestay Fee?
- Do I have to pay for myself if I am included in family outings?
- How much rent do I pay?
- Can I change my Homestay after I move in? Can I get a refund?
- After my initial 4 week Homestay booking, when am I required to pay?
- Is the Accommodation Placement Fee a one-off fee?
- Do I need to pay a new Accommodation Placement Fee if I decide to move to a new homestay?
- If I continue staying at my homestay after the first 4 weeks, do I pay my rent to the host or to Study Vision?
- Can I go on holidays and keep my homestay, and will I need to pay rent while I am away?
- Can I extend for a few days after the current agreement ends?
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- Will I get cleaning and laundry services?
- Does my accommodation offer meals?
- What happens if I damage something in my accommodation?
- What items should I bring while moving in?
- Will I have access to Wi-Fi in my accommodation?
- Do I have to vacate my room during the holidays?
- What are the different room types that I can choose from?
- Will I be able to choose a student accommodation, or will Study Vision assign me to a student accommodation?
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- How do I book my accommodation?
- What do I need to pay to secure my booking?
- Can I view the property before booking? What if I am unable to visit the property?
- May I change my booking?
- Which documents do you need from me?
- May I change my booking?
- Which documents do you need from me?
- May I change the start and end dates of my tenancy?
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Hosts
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- What is Homestay?
- Do I need to live near a school to become a homestay?
- Is there a minimum age requirement to be a homestay host?
- Will I get a student as soon as I complete my application?
- What is required from hosts?
- How many guests can I host at one time?
- How long do guests stay?
- How often do I get bookings?
- Can I be a homestay if I have pets?
- Can I cancel a booking?
- Can I select age & gender preferences for my guests?
- What should I do if my guest is feeling sick or looks ill?
- Should I create house rules for my guest to follow?
- Will I be told if my guest has food allergies or preferences?
- Do I need a Working with Children Check Number to host?
- How do I apply for a Working with Children Check Number?
- Do I need to prepare the meals if I am out with my family?
- Do I need specific homestay insurance?
- What should I do when my guest arrives?
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- Can I host male and female international students at the same time?
- Do all international students speak English?
- Do I need to provide meals?
- Who is a typical homestay guest?
- What should I do if my guest can't make it to dinner?
- Are guests allowed to use my kitchen to prepare their own meals?
- Can I go on holidays or a weekend getaway while hosting?
- Can I bring my guest with me while on holidays?
- Can I ask my guest to help with cleaning around the house?
- What happens if my student wants to go on holidays
- What should I do when my guest arrives?
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- What is Student Accommodation?
- How long do guests stay?
- What is required from property owners?
- How often do I get bookings?
- Will I get a student as soon as I complete my application?
- Who is a typical student/guest?
- Can I cancel a booking?
- Should I create house rules for my guest to follow?
- Can I enter the guest's room for inspection?
- What should I do if I need to stop taking guests?
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Airport Transfers
- How do I apply for Study Vision's airport transfer service?
- How early can I book an Airport Transfer?
- How will I find my driver when I arrive?
- What if my flight arrives earlier or later than scheduled arrival time?
- How do I get to the pick-up point? Where will the driver pick me up? What should I do if I can't find a driver?
- What does my payment include?
- How can I pay my Airport Transfer fee?
- What happens if I miss my flight?
- Can I change my drop-off address after my transfer is booked?
- My friend and I arrived on the same flight, can we be picked up by the same car?
- Both my friend and I have airport pick-up service, will there be some discount?
- My flight has been changed, will I be charged extra?
- Can I apply for a refund if I cancel the Airport Transfer service & How do I apply for a refund?
- How many people are included in each Airport Transfer application?
- I left some of my belongings in the vehicle, how do I get them back?
- Can I book an urgent Airport Transfer (arrangement within 24 to 48 hours) & how do I apply? Will there be additional charges?
- I booked a Standard Airport Transfer service, how many luggage can I bring? Will I be charged extra fees if I bring more?
- Will I need to pay any extra fees to the Driver?
- I am going to Canberra, but my flight lands in Sydney, can I still book an Airport Transfer with Study Vision
- How do I know my Airport Transfer is booked?
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Welfare
- What is a CAAW (Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation & Welfare)
- I am an student aged under 18 years old. Can Study Vision arrange both my accommodation and my guardian?
- I am international student aged under 18 years old in Australia and I am not staying in a Study Vision homestay. Can I change to a Study Vision homestay?
- I am international student aged under 18 years old in Australia and I do not have a Study Vision guardian. Can I change to a Study Vision guardian?
- I am an University of Sydney or Taylors College student aged under 18 years old applying for accommodation. Which date should I book my accommodation for?
- I am a student aged under 18 years old travelling to Australia, and I have booked a Study Vision homestay. Do I need to book an Airport Transfer with Study Vision?
- When I turn 18 can I continue staying at my current homestay?
- If I applied as an underage student, but my arrival was delayed until after I turned 18, do I pay the Under 18 rate or the Over 18 rate?
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I am an student aged under 18 years old booking with Study Vision. What do I need to do to get my CAAW?
Once you have booked with Study Vision, we will complete the necessary steps with your school/university, so that they can issue your CAAW.
The exact procedure varies between schools/universities. Please refer to our Welfare page for the steps required for your school/university.
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