About Homestay
Homestay is a safe and affordable accommodation arrangement for students. Students stay with an Australian family or host who provide them with their own bedroom.
Accommodation in homestay is a wonderful opportunity to learn and practice English.
Breakfast and dinner are usually provided 7 days a week, and lunch only on Saturday and Sunday if you are at home.
Homestay is not a hotel. Your host will want to learn about you and your country. Homestay is a great way to get to know about daily Australian life.
Your internship location & interests will be considered when matching you with a suitable host family
Homestay Fees 2020
| New South Wales (Sydney) | Victoria (Melbourne) | Queensland (Brisbane/Gold Coast) | South Australia (Adelaide) | Western Australia (Perth) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 meals Mon - Fri / 3 meals Weekends (Traditional) | Single $320 pw / Share $300 pw | Single $325 pw / Share $295 pw | Single $290 pw / Share $260 pw | Single $295 pw / Share $265 pw | Single $290 pw / Share $260 pw |
| 1 meal (Dinner) x 7 days | Single $295 pw / Share $265 pw | Single $290 pw / Share $260 pw | Single $265 pw / Share $235 pw | Single $275 pw / Share $245 pw | Single $265 pw / Share $235 pw |
| No Meals | Single $250 pw / Share $220 pw | Single $250 pw / Share $220 pw | Single $250 pw / Share $220 pw | Not Available | Single $210 pw / Share $180 pw |
| 3 meals x 7 days | Single $350 pw / Share $320 pw | Single $345 pw / Share $315 pw | Single $320 pw / Share $290 pw | Single $325 pw / Share $295 pw | Single $325 pw / Share $295 pw |
| Important: - Non-Refundable Application & Support Fee $290 (when enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under) - Non-Refundable Application & Support Fee $350 (when NOT enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under) |
All prices are in $AUD per person per week.
Prices are accurate at time of publication.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
2 weeks notice MUST be given before vacating homestay, or pay two weeks rent in lieu of notice.
2 weeks notice MUST be given to extend homestay.
Internet usage included
Compulsory AHN insurance policy included
Homestay in regional areas such as Newcastle are also available.
Special dietary requirements may incur an extra fee.
AHN makes every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy and validity of the information provided in its brochures, fee schedules and website pages. However, things change, sometimes without notice. Pricing shown here or on any other marketing material is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Internet access is included in weekly fees, please be aware that AHN does not guarantee the availability, quality, access times and download limits of host supplied internet
Disclaimer: AHN are careful to select honest host families & ensure that all appropriate authority clearances are in place. Each home is inspected for suitability to host a student. Despite this, Internships Down Under and AHN cannot be held responsible for the actions of the host family.
The 'homestay applicant' acknowledges that Internships Down Under has acted to introduce the homestay applicant to AHN, but is not a party to any Homestay Placement Agreement.
Homestay Terms & Conditions
The ‘homestay applicant’ acknowledges that Internships Down Under has acted to introduce the homestay applicant to the Homestay Partner Provider, but is not a party to any Homestay Placement Agreement.
Homestay provided by ‘Australian Homestay Network’ (AHN)
AHN will work with managers, hosts and guests to meet all stakeholder expectations and is committed to providing you and your host with a positive and safe Homestay experience.
By participating in AHN Homestay you, the guest, will be confirming that you understand and are happy to abide by the terms and conditions detailed below and those that relate to the operation and use of the Australian Homestay Network system.
Homestay Application Form
*We have received many reports of accommodation scams.
Students find fantastic apartments for excellent prices on various websites. After enquiring online, the landlord asks for a deposit to be paid into a specific account and explains that the ‘room key will be available on arrival’. The landlord is ‘ALWAYS’ unavailable to meet you in person and is usually ‘away overseas’. BE CAREFUL WHEN SENDING ANY MONEY IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE ROOM FOR YOURSELF.
