We know that coming to Australia can feel like an adventure; we know how it feels to encounter a new language, new friends, and for students in a homestay program, a whole new family. This is why we offer our support from the very start of a student’s voyage to the moment they leave Australia. The Homestay program gives students the best value for living while studying in Sydney. It also provides  an excellent opportunity to practice a new language as well as a first-hand look at Australian home life. Appealing Accommodation We inform  your host family before you leave home, and  inform you about what to expect in Sydney on arrival. All of our accommodations are located in appealing, safe neighborhoods accessible to schools via public transportation. All of our accommodations include, at a minimum: - A bed with clean linen - Private storage for your belongings (such as a chest of drawers or a wardrobe) - Access to a bathroom with your own clean towels (typically bathrooms are shared among members of the host family). - A quiet place to study, often in their own room. Airport Pick Up On the day of  arrival one of our staff will meet the student at the airport, will take them to the homestay and will give a brief orientation on what to expect in Sydney. To design a perfect match we follow a few simple steps. 1. We learn about students When we know what you like, we can find a host who likes YOU! We arrange a personalised match between you and your Australian host, based on your background, interests, lifestyle, educational goals, what you like to eat, whether you like pets, and so on. The information you give us in your application helps us to select the host who is most likely to meet your expectations. 2. We find fantastic hosts We search year-round for the best hosts and host families. Our hosts represent a variety of Australian lifestyles and experiences. To ensure they are compatible with your background and experiences, we ask each of our hosts to complete a detailed application. Our standards of host recruitment are recognised as one of the highest in Sydney. We visit interested hosts in person, in their homes, and carefully inspect what they have to offer. We discuss their interest in international students, their professions, lifestyle, and hobbies. We discuss in detail our expectations for the kind of care and attention you will need. We follow simple rules to ensure that we are not working with hosts who are interested only in money. Once we have approved a host, we stay in close contact. We're so popular among hosts,  we find most of our new hosts through word of mouth. 3. We stay in touch We are here to support you. While you are in Australia, you can speak with us as often as you  like, in person or over the phone. On a regular bases our Homestay coordinator will visit your school in person to answer your questions, to ask how things are going, and to help you with anything you are concerned about. Homestay Application Form Family Name: Given Names: Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: Nationality:     School Name: Course start date: Accommodation Commencement date:     Number of weeks:       Preferences (depending on availability, sometimes not all preferences can be met) Are you vegetarian? Yes No Do you have any special dietary requirements? Yes No if “yes” give details Do you smoke? Yes No Do you have any medical problems? Yes No Can you stay with other students? Yes No Can you live with children? Yes No Can you live with pets? Cats or Dogs? Yes No Hobbies and interests? Yes No Notes: Arrival Information Do you require airport pickup? Yes No   Arrival Date: Flight Name and Number: