Homestay
Homestay is for visiting students who want to experience the real-life Australian lifestyle by living with an Australian Host Family during their stay. Homestay gives visiting students the best opportunity to practice their English conversation skills in everyday life, while ensuring safe accommodation and a caring home environment. Visiting students often develop lasting friendships with their Australian host families.
For more details, refer to the Homestay Code of Conduct
Homestay fast facts
- Host families are carefully selected from within the school community
- All Host families have undergone a police check as required by Queensland law.
- Host families are interviewed and assessed by a trained School-based Homestay Coordinator
- Host families receive a comprehensive Homestay information pack to ensure their visiting student has a fulfilling Homestay experience
- Host families provide visiting students with three meals each day, and transport to and from school and related school activities
- Students will have their own individual bedroom with study facilities
- Students may be placed in a homestay with a student from a different nationality
Homestay Costs
The cost of Homestay can vary depending on the location of the school. Standard Homestay fees have been set for 2010 and these are listed in the table below. The cost of homestay can increase during your time in Australia as the cost of living increases.
2010 Homestay costs
| Schools | Cost per week |
| Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast | $230 |
| All other Regional Centres | $190 |
How to become an Approved EQI Homestay Provider
EQI Homestays are managed by the host Queensland Government school. For further information on how to become an EQI Homestay Provider please contact the relevant EQI Centre.
Brisbane International Student Centre
Ph: +61 7 3224 6952
Fax: +61 7 3237 0086
E-mail: Brisbane International Student Centre
Gold Coast International Student Centre
Ph: +61 7 5553 7111
Fax: +61 7 5553 7100
E-mail: Gold Coast International Student Centre
Sunshine Coast International Student Centre
Ph: +61 7 5457 8319
Fax: +61 7 5457 8305
E-mail: Sunshine Coast International Student Centre
Cairns International Student Centre
Ph: +61 7 4046 5243
Fax: +61 7 4046 5200
E-mail: Cairns International Student Centre
Last updated 29 March 2010
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