Hosting an international student in your home is a great way to experience another culture.

If you're looking to pick up another language, experience another culture, encourage acceptance in your children, or simply get a new perspective on everyday life, then hosting international students might be the perfect choice for you!

Becoming a host family is also a great way to be more involved in our community, and support our school’s multiculturalism and internationalisation.

Amesbury School is looking to host some short-term international students for the first 4 weeks of Term 3 (22/07-23/08) this year. There are also other opportunities at other times during the year to host. Depending on the student's needs, the length of stay can range from two weeks to five weeks. Hosting a student for a short-term stay can be a good way to see if hosting suits your family. There is a generous weekly payment.

Our international students are accompanied by at least one of their parents or a guardian during the stay.

As a host, you will need to provide:

• a separate bedroom for child and parent to share

• a desk, chair, heater and light

• wifi

• 3 meals a day

Before being matched with students, families are vetted by our school and police.

If you'd like to welcome a student into your family and think you meet the above criteria, please feel free to email our International Co-ordinator via international@amesbury.school.nz

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks a lot!