We are looking for a family to host a 15 year old female student who is coming from Germany, and a family to host a Year 10/11 student from Japan. They are both only here for Term 1, 2025.

Key Requirements

• Provide Halal meals (alternatively she can eat vegetarian including fish).  No alcohol used in cooking and NO pork.

• Support fasting during Ramadan (starts end of February).

• Encourage and support her to improve her English skills.

Pet Free, Nut Free Home

We are also looking for a pet free home, for a student with a nut allergy, and a few other allergies (see list below).  This male student is from Japan and will be in Year 10/11.

• Pets

• All nuts

• Sesame seeds / oil

• Buckwheat

• Eggs

• Oysters and shellfish

If you can help us with either of these students, please get in touch with Donna on 021 241 0885 or email:homestay@papanui.school.nz

We are always looking for families to host our International Students.  If you are keen to have a great cultural experience, and can provide a warm, safe home, please get in touch.