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BECOME A HOST FAMILY
Why not volunteer to host an international student? It is an amazing, interesting, fun, and rewarding way to bring another culture to your family without having to leave home. The programs are short in duration compared to most cultural programs, but it is amazing how quickly you can learn a language, discover new cultures, and make new friendships with overseas students that can last a lifetime.
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Our students normally arrive in May, June and July staying for a period of either 4-12 weeks depending on the length of the program.
At My High School we believe where you lay your head at night is the most important part of the study experience. That is why we work closely with our team of dedicated host families and local coordinators to provide a safe and memorable experience for both the host family and the student.
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How do I become a host family?
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Simply email your name and phone number to us at info@myhighschool.com.au and our staff will give you a call back at your preferred time answering any of your questions.
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We then carefully match you with one of our applicant students considering your own interests and preferences once all child safety vetting is completed. You will then receive redacted summary profiles about our students and get the chance to choose which student you want to welcome to your home.
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Once you have chosen your student, our local representative will visit your home to tell you more about being a host family reconfirming what you and your student’s obligations are. Our local representative will be happy to answer any questions you have. Your local representative is there for both you, your family, and the student throughout the hosting period.
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Once you have decided which student you want to welcome into your home, you will be required to complete a host family application to be fully compliant as per Australia and New Zealand child safety laws. Once you have completed and passed all compliance checks you will then be put in direct contact with your student to begin communicating before your student arrives.
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You can be assured that we at ‘My High School’ organise everything regarding the student’s travel and exchange elsewhere, such as airline tickets, school placement and insurance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I HOST A STUDENT?
My High School host families come in all shapes, sizes, and ages from single parents with or without children to retired couples but all with one essential aspect which is that they are willing to welcome an international students into their home making that student an active member of their family.
WHAT ARE OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A HOST FAMILY?
Your responsibility as a host family is to welcome the student as a member of your family providing them with the same care and support you would give to your own children. You are required to provide a bed and two to three meals a day. As a member of your family students are expected to undertake the same daily chores you would expect your own children to do.
WHERE DO THE STUDENTS COME FROM?
Our students come mostly from France, Italy, and Scandinavia.
HOW OLD ARE THE STUDENTS?
Students are aged between 15-18 years and are all currently attending High School in their home countries.
DO THE STUDENTS SPEAK ENGLISH?
Yes, all can converse in English and have studied English for many years prior.
HOW ARE STUDENTS RECRUITED?
At My High School we only work with partner organisations who share our commitment to child safety and quality. All students are interviewed face to face providing medical and academic records, plus reference checked.
WHERE DO THE STUDENTS GO TO SCHOOL?
Students are enrolled at a local school in your area which is arranged by our staff and confirmed to you prior to arrival.
DO STUDENTS HAVE INSURANCE?
Yes, all students have full medical and health insurance
WHEN ARE THE NEXT STUDENTS ARRIVING?
Our next group of students will arrive from France staying for either 8 or 12 weeks arriving at the end of May 2026