Homestay Programme
Over 3/4 of our international students are enjoying first hand a typical Kiwi family experience in homestay accommodation.
The friendship between homestay families and students can be long lasting. An additional benefit is the chance to improve your English skills quickly. Our Homestay Manager provides ongoing guidance to both students and homestay families.
My Homestay Story - Comments from Homestay Students
Life in New Zealand, or at least in Auckland, is quite similar to German life, but "Kiwis" tend to be more open hearted.
My homestay family took me to an amazing quiz night in Albany and the food my host-mother cooks is just amazing.
New Zealand offers a great range of food. I miss my family, but I feel welcomed.
Andre from Germany
My homestay is good. They are so kind and friendly. I'm enjoying the food. My homestay mum helps me with some of my homeswork after dinner.
Sam from China
I had really good relationship with my host family and it was fun spending time with my little homestay brothers.
They reminded me of my own little brother. They cared about me alot and were really interested in everything I told them about my school life.
I will miss them alot.
Jakob from Austria
I can talk about everything with my homestay parents and they always welcome and invite my friends. I enjoy dinner with them because food is nice and we talk.
Masahiro from Japan
My homestay family is really friendly, funny and open minded.
My homestay mother always asks about my school and they always try to include me in their family activity but also gives me sparetime.
Malinde from Germany
They are my second family as I've been with them now for four years. They always make me feel a part of their family and I've seen the homestay sisters and brother grow up. I love the traditional family events like Easter egg hunt.
Hye Ji from Korea
My homestay father really takes interest in my school life and I like playing with family dog. Both my homestay father and brother play golf so they help me with learning and playing golf.
I will miss them very much when I leave New Zealand.
JP from Brazil
Apply to become a Homestay Family
Once completed forms are returned, home visits will be arranged to meet your family and discuss expectations and procedures.
Homestay Manager
Kristin School
PO Box 300-087
Albany
