Homestay

Living with a homestay provides students with the best possible way to experience Australian culture and improve their English language.

Our families are carefully selected following a rigorous selection process in accordance with International Education Division Guidelines which includes inspecting the home, interviews and reference checks. They receive a comprehensive induction, and are regularly visited and monitored.

All of our homestays have current Working With Children Checks and a commitment to Child safety (Refer to: www.study.vic.gov.au).

Our priority is to ensure that each child is safe, happy and supported in a welcoming, family environment within easy access to the College.

We are looking for Homestay Families

Our program is growing, so we are looking for more families interested in providing a warm and supportive environment for an international student who has chosen to study at Mill Park Secondary College.

Host families are very important factor in the success of our International Student Program and are greatly valued by the College.

• Homestay is full board and accommodation, offered by a family, a couple or a single person.
• A set weekly fee (currently $350) is paid by the student, to cover expenses for full board
• People aged 18 and over, living in the homestay, will be required to have a ‘Working With Children Check’ prior to hosting a student. We can assist you with this and there is no cost to you.
• All homestay accommodation for international students is approved by the student’s school. This is to ensure it meets a minimum standard so that all students are living in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment.
• Our International Student Coordinator is available 24/7, to provide ongoing support to families.

If you are interested, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact our International Student Coordinator for more information.

Haiying Pan

International Student Coordinator

Phone: 9409 8222

Email: haiying.pan@education.vic.gov.au