Invite the world - become a host family for an exchange student
Invite the world
Become a host family
Become a host family
Become a host family

Become a hostfamily

Open your home for one of our lovely exchange students! By welcoming an international student, you will not only get a friend for life but also get to know a whole new culture and create many lovely memories together.

You can choose to become a host family for 3, 6 or 10 months. We are looking for dedicated host families across all New Zealand . If you would like to know more about our students, please fill in our interest report. We will then contact you and tell you more.

Do you want to become a host family?

Do you want to know more about becoming a host family? Express your interest in the form below. We will contact you and provide you with more information. An interest is, of course, not binding.

FAQ

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  • Why do you recommend us to become a host family?

    Being a host family is a great way to increase the understanding of other cultures and people. You get an extra family member to cherish and a new sibling for your children. It is also an opportunity to prepare for an academic year abroad, if one of the children of your family are planning to study abroad.

  • How do I become a host family?

    You register your interest, and will then get an introduction of the students that are coming to New Zealand. STS will do a home visit and thereafter you will get to choose a student that you believe will be a good fit for you and your family.

  • Can the host family choose students themselves?

    Yes, the host family will select the student they feel is a good match for their family. 

  • Is it possible to be a host family for less than a year?

    Yes, you can choose to be a host family for a whole year or a semester. Sometimes we also need a so-called “welcome family” for a shorter period (minimum 3 months).

  • Will the host family get compensation?

    Being a host family is a voluntary initative. However STS in NZ do pay a weekly contribution towards costs to their host families. Being a host family is a unique experience, it is important that the exchange student feels like a family member.