Open your home for a global experience

Being part of a homestay experience for an international students is an experience of a lifetime.

We welcome members of our community to join our homestay programme at St Paul’s Collegiate School by hosting our international students. 

Options for hosting

  • Day students stay full-time 
  • Boarding students for Exeat (extended) weekends and some term breaks

As a host, you would have the unique opportunity to share the warmth, traditions, and vibrant culture of New Zealand with students from across the globe. In return, your family will gain enriching insights into diverse cultures and create memorable experiences. 

Homestay renumeration

  • Day Students: $385 per week (includes lunch provided at school)
  • Boarding Students: $70 per night (during exeat breaks and other holidays)
  • Term Breaks: $420 per week for both day and boarding students staying in New Zealand

If you are interested in becoming a Homestay Provider and creating memories for an international student by hosting them in your home, please apply here.