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What is homestay?

Homestay is a popular form of accommodation for all domestic and international students, visitors, or anyone who wants to live in a family environment when they are away from home. Students and other guests are usually provided access to a furnished bedroom, meals and facilities such as the laundry and other common areas of the home.

Why Homestay?

Living with local hosts in a homestay provides students and other guests with a safe, hassle-free and comfortable environment whereby they are able to integrate with the local community.

What Is Included In Homestay?

Unlike other accommodation options, homestays offer a complete living experience that includes a furnished bedroom, bed linen, electricity, gas and internet, as well as the use of other public areas in the home. Most Homestays will provide meals, but some homestays offer accommodation only, not including meals.

Shared rooms may be available if 2 students apply together. Both students must be in the same age range and same gender, and sharing is only possible if the host family approves. The host will provide separate beds, desks and wardrobes for each student sharing the room.

How Much Does Homestay Cost?​

The Homestay Placement Fee is AUD$345 per person, plus weekly rental as shown below:

Australia

Sydney
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$385 per weekAUD$410 per week
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon request, starting from $325 per weekN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$480 per weekAUD$505 per week

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon request, starting from $390 per weekN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$355 per week per personN/A
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Melbourne
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$385 per weekAUD$410 per week
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon request, starting from $325 per weekN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$480 per weekAUD$505 per week

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon request, starting from $390 per weekN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$350 per week per personN/A
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Brisbane
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$345 per weekAUD$370 per week
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$435 per weekAUD$460 per week

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$315 per week per personN/A
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Newcastle
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$360 per weekAUD$385 per week
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$450 per weekAUD$475 per week

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$330 per week per personN/A
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Wollongong
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$360 per weekAUD$385 per week
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$450 per weekAUD$475 per week

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$325 per week per personN/A
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Canberra
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$380 per weekAUD$405 per week
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
$470 AUD per week$495 AUD per week

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
$345 AUD per weekN/A
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Adelaide
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$350 per weekAUD$375 per week
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$440 per weekAUD$465 per week

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$315 per week per personN/A
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Perth
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$350 per weekAUD$375 per week
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$440 per weekAUD$465 per week

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$315 per week per personN/A
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Gold Coast
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$355 per weekAUD$380 per week
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$445 per weekAUD$470 per week

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$320 per week per personN/A
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability

New Zealand

Auckland
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$360 per weekPrice available upon request
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 AUD per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Hamilton
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$350 per weekPrice available upon request
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 AUD per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Wellington
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$360 per weekPrice available upon request
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 AUD per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Christchurch
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$360 per weekPrice available upon request
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 AUD per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Dunedin
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$350 per weekPrice available upon request
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 AUD per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Palmerston North
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$350 per weekPrice available upon request
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 AUD per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability
Invercargill
Room TypeMealsOver 18Under 18
Standard Single2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
AUD$350 per weekPrice available upon request
Standard SingleNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Single

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
Standard Twinshare2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request
Standard TwinshareNo mealsPrice available upon requestN/A

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

2 meals Mon-Fri
3 meals Sat&Sun
Price available upon requestPrice available upon request

VIP Twinshare

(includes own bathroom)

No mealsPrice available upon requestN/A
  • VIP Rooms: VIP Rooms include all features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
  • Special Diets: If you require a special diet, you will need to pay additional fees, on top of the normal rate
  • Weekday Lunches: If you require weekday lunches, you will need to pay an additional $75 AUD per week, on top of the normal rate
  • Extra Nights: Price available upon request, and subject to availability

Terms & Conditions

For our Terms & Conditions, please click here

Homestay Guidelines

For our Homestay Guidelines, please click here

How to Apply for Homestay

Apply Online

Submit an online homestay application with us by clicking the link below:

Click here to apply!

Invoice Sent

If we are able to meet your requirements, we will send you an invoice.

Payment Received

Once payment is received, we will begin our search for the right homestay for you.

Accommodation Agreement

Once we have found a Homestay for you, we will send you an Accommodation Agreement.

Agreement Accepted

Once you have accepted your Accommodation Agreement, a final confirmation is sent to both you and the homestay.

Homestay Confirmed

Your homestay is now booked and waiting for your arrival.

Once you arrive, please contact Study Vision to confirm your contact details, to ensure our smooth communication.

You can contact us by one of the following methods:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • WeChat: sv-support
  • Messenger: Study.Vision.Homestay
  • WhatsApp: +61412398253
  • Line: Study vision Support or +61412398253

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions