Choose the perfect accommodation for you!
Staying with a friendly and caring host family is one of the best ways to experience the Kiwi culture and at the same time practise your English outside the classroom. You will have an unforgettable time with your Kiwi family.
It is very important for us and your host family to know if you have any special requests or needs so we can make your stay as comfortable as possible. Regular quality checks are conducted by NZLC .
Your Room
• In your room, you will have a bed, desk, lamp and closet. Twin share options are also available on request.
Meals Options
Half Board includes: Breakfast and dinner during weekdays and 3 meals on weekends.
Full Board includes: Includes 3 meals a day including a packed lunch during weekdays.
Average Travel Time to School
To NZLC Auckland:
• Adult: 45 minutes – 75 minutes
• Young Learner: 45 – 60 minutes
Approximately $40 – $50 per week for public transport
Homestay for Young Learners (13-17 years-old)
Young learner homestay families are specially chosen to look after and care for students who are between 13 and 17 years old.
NZLC undertakes to comply with the accommodation provisions for young learners set out in Part 6 of the NZQA Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International students.
Young learners will need written permission from their parents if they want to stay out later than 6.00 p.m. or stay somewhere overnight. NZLC recommends that all Young Learner students book full-board, (three meals per day).
NZLC undertakes to comply with the accommodation provisions for Young Learners set out in the NZQA Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021. The categories of accommodation that will be accepted by NZLC are:
• NZLC Homestay (Full payment of homestay fees is required for the whole duration of the enrolment.)
• Parent(s) (parent must accompany the student to school on the first day and bring their own valid visa and passport)
• Non-NZLC Homestay (‘NZLC Education Consultant Appointed Homestay Form’ needs to be completed with full details which meet NZLC Homestay requirements for Young Learners; a $250 assessment fee may apply)
• Designated Caregiver appointed by parent (‘NZLC Designated Caregiver Appointment Form’ needs to be provided: a $250 assessment fee per visit apply.)
• A local High School homestay family (Confirmation Letter required) All Young Learner Accommodation Providers will be sent the “Hosting YL Guidelines”, which must be read and followed.
Other Young Learner Homestay Options
If a young learner is not staying with an NZLC homestay, the categories of accommodation that will be accepted by NZLC are:
• Student’s parent(s).
• Non-NZLC Homestay (‘NZLC Education Consultant Appointed Homestay Form’ required)
• Designated Caregiver appointed by parent (‘NZLC Designated Caregiver Appointment Form’ needs to be provided: a $250 assessment fee per visit apply.)
• A local High School homestay family (Confirmation Letter required).
Extra Caregiver: NZLC will provide pastoral care for all Young Learner students. However, if parents would like to request an extra caregiver through NZLC, this can be arranged for a fee of $100 – $140 per week. NZLC may also request that a particular Young Learner have a caregiver in order for the student to participate in the NZLC course.