Australia’s boarding schools do all they can to provide a home away from home with close attention to the individual needs of students. Boarders benefit from the character of the school and its curriculum, but boarding also brings life-forming experiences and friendships.

In homestay, students board with a local family and are provided with meals as well as a range of other support that make it just like a home away from home. The key advantage of this type of accommodation is the rare opportunity it provides for international students to live family life the Australian way! The department of education in the relevant state or territory should keep a register of families approved for homestay and will regularly inspect these homes.