GOT A SPARE ROOM AND A BIG HEART?
Italy, Germany, Vietnam, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Colombia - students from these diverse countries are coming to The Gap State High School. Why not open your door to them?
The International Student Program
Looking for a unique and rewarding experience that pays? Consider hosting an international student at The Gap State High School, where you can earn up to $339 per week, while providing a supportive home away from home for a young person seeking an education and cultural immersion in Australia.
Why Should I Consider Becoming a Host Family?
The International Student Program (ISP) is an enriching and rewarding experience for both the student and host family. By opening up your home to an international student, you can be involved in helping them feel welcomed and supported as they navigate a new culture and educational system.
Additionally, hosting an international student can expose parents and their families to new perspectives and cultures, fostering greater empathy and understanding of different ways of life. By providing a safe and welcoming environment, parents can help international students to thrive academically and personally, while also providing their own children with a unique opportunity to learn about the world and develop global awareness and cultural competency.
The Right Fit for You
Our school offers flexibility to the requests and preferences of homestay families (regarding age, gender, and length of stay) to ensure that they are the right fit for your household.
Long-Term Students
- Recruitment period: Ongoing
- Duration: from 3 months to 5 years
- Homestay rates: $339 per week
- Occupies their own room in household
Requirements
- Homestay parents are to provide 3 meals a day for students.
- Airport transfer
- All members of household over 18 years of age must possess a valid Blue Card.
- Families can host up to 3 international students in their household.
- Homestay families must have and maintain home and contents insurance (for home owners) or contents insurance (for renters) including legal liability insurance of no less than $20 million.
Accommodation
- A clean and tidy household with access to shared living areas
- Reasonable gas, electricity, heating and water
- A safe, secure bedroom for your Overseas student's sole use, with a bed and suitable storage space for clothes, personal effects and study materials
- Study facilities including a desk, a chair, and adequate lighting
- Kitchen, bathroom and laundry
- Any keys, alarm codes or passwords required for your Overseas student to have free access to the homestay residence.
Key Terms and Conditions
- Homestay parents are to provide 3 meals a day for students.
- All members of household over 18 years of age must possess a valid Blue Card. External link
- Families can host up to 2 international students in their household.
- Homestay families must have and maintain home and contents insurance (for home owners) or contents insurance (for renters) including legal liability insurance of no less than $20 million.
Contact
- Emi International Homestay Coordinator on (07) 35113877 / 0499765434 or email esuzu0@eq.edu.au
(For full list of T&Cs see International Student Programs Terms And Conditions For Homestay Providers)