Homestay accommodation for international students
A safe home environment matters when a student is settling into a new country. We help students and families understand what homestay includes, what to expect, and how to apply.
What is homestay?
Homestay gives international students a furnished room in a local household, with meals and day-to-day support included. It is often the most practical option for younger students, first-time arrivals, and families who want a more supervised start in Australia.
The arrangement is not only accommodation. Students learn household routines, practise English in everyday situations, and have a local point of contact while they adjust to school, transport and community life.
Apply online
After you submit the form, our team will review your details and advise the next steps for placement or host assessment.
Why students choose homestay
A settled arrival
A room, meals and household guidance are arranged before arrival, reducing the pressure of finding accommodation from overseas.
Daily English practice
Students use English in ordinary conversations at home, not only in class. That helps confidence grow faster.
Local guidance
Hosts can help students understand transport, meals, household routines and Australian expectations in a practical way.
What students are expected to do
- •Respect the host family, household rules and agreed curfews.
- •Keep their room and shared spaces clean.
- •Tell the host family if they will be late, away overnight, or need help.
- •Attend school or college regularly and stay contactable.
- •Raise concerns early so small issues can be resolved before they become serious.
For homestay hosts
Hosting gives local families the opportunity to support an international student while sharing Australian family life, culture and routines. A good host provides a stable environment, clear communication and reasonable support as the student settles in.
- •Provide a safe, furnished room and appropriate meals.
- •Help the student understand household expectations.
- •Support basic orientation to transport, school travel and local services.
- •Communicate with Blue Education if welfare or placement concerns arise.
Host eligibility
Hosts are assessed before placement. The home environment must be suitable for an international student, and adults in the household may need to meet screening requirements before hosting begins.
- •Suitable private bedroom and study space.
- •Clear household routines and willingness to support a young person or new arrival.
- •Ability to communicate with the student and respond to welfare matters.
- •Completion of the required application and assessment steps.
Need homestay arranged?
Send us the student details, arrival timing and school location. We will advise the next practical step.