There are many reasons to homestay. Here is why most people wants to be a host family.
Meet new people
Meet new people and create relationship that last for a long time.
Learn other culture
embrace a new culture and learn from each other.
Exceptional Support
Dedicated host family coordinators to support our host families.
Make extra money
In addition to cultural exchange, you can earn some extra money
Steps to Become Homestay Provider
Easy seamless sign up process
Apply Online
Create an account, complete the sign up form and submit online. Our coordinator will get in touch with you.
Interview
The Homestay Coordinator visits your home or call to interview your family and go though any questions and concern at this stage.
Verification
All our host must go though police check and which is an industry best practice and it provides comfort to the guest.
Contract
The host family signs a contract and it will officially be included in our distribution network.
Happy Host and Guest
working with good people
As a family we enjoy the homestay experience. We love to learn about different cultures as well as share our New Zealand culture. This is the 3rd time we have hosted a Japanese homestay through this organization and have found the experience to be rewarding.
Lynda & Chi
We have hosted four Japanese students with this organisation now and we have enjoyed hosting all of them. It's a great way to learn about different cultures while also sharing our own
Niko and Melissa
Moto stayed with us when he was on a 2-week rugby training programme here. One of Motor's favourites was NZ ice cream, so we brought him to try out the varieties. We started hosting foreign students in 1996 and are still enjoying it
