An Australian Homestay experience is an ultimate way for students to appreciate the culture, English language integration and a full “taste” of Australia. All families are carefully selected and their homes are inspected by our trained staff.
Living with an Australian family provides a safe and secure environment plus a daily English learning experience. It’s the perfect way to improve your English conversation skills and immerse yourself in the Australian way of life in a safe, friendly environment.
Our Homestay families are linked to your Study Tour program and live in close proximity to your study location. As a Homestay student, you enjoy being included as part of the family and learn to become more independent during your time in Australia.
- Tyler International is dedicated to safe, friendly and caring Homestay families who work closely with the study tour organisers and teachers.
- Tyler International has a register of local Homestay families who are experienced in hosting international students for short intensive periods.
- Each family is required to have a Blue Card and is regularly inspected to keep the quality of service reliable and of a high standard.
- Each study tour participant is personally matched with a homestay family for the duration their program.
- Homestay families are made aware of dietary requirements, special needs and study tour schedules.
What does it mean to be a Homestay Family?
- Provide a positive and harmonious environment to foster cross-cultural understanding and co-operation.
- Encourage communication to assist the student’s language development.
- Report any medical or other incidents which we feel are a concern for the student’s welfare to Tyler International.
- Offer a fully furnished bedroom with access to a suitable study area and make available adequate secure storage for personal effects.
- To provide all meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and snacks.
- Homestay families agree to have an inspection of the home by the Homestay Coordinators of Tyler International.
Tyler International collects and holds private information on behalf of homestay families in accordance with the Privacy Act. Please visit our website for a copy of our Privacy Policy & Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy.
As a Trinity family, we feel incredibly fortunate to have had Japanese homestay students through Tyler International, from Reitaku (Tokyo and Mukogawa High School, in our home over the past four years. Not only is it a tremendously unique cultural experience for your own family, it is also incredibly rewarding to know that you have contributed so positively to young Japanese students’ Australian experience. We have found all of our Japanese Homestay students to be very polite, helpful and kind. Often, this is their first time away from home and absent from their families. Providing them with a warm and welcoming Aussie environment for them to come home to each day means more to them and their family, than words can express. Prior to committing to a Homestay student for the very first time, we had all agreed as a family that it would be a lovely thing to do. From our perspective, we never looked back once we became involved and saw what a wonderful experience it is for everyone involved.
The initial arrival of our homestay students is always interesting and viewed with great anticipation, not to mention a great learning experience for all concerned – for the student and especially for our family in general. Not only do we exchange cultural values but we love to share our home and amazing Gold Coast City. We have also had the pleasure of hosting some teachers and leaders who are here to look after their own students in our City through Tyler International’s programs. We find them extremely fun and very entertaining. Some of our fondest memories is also of our youngest homestay students who were only 11 years old. They were so helpful and cute – such a fantastic experience.