Becoming a Host Family
If you wish to apply to become a host family,
please email Jen Durham at homestay@mmc.school.nz
to receive the link to complete our online application form.
Remuneration:
2023 - $280 per student per week
2024 - $300 per student per week
Selecting the right homestay for our international students is very important to us here at Mount Maunganui College.
Hosting is a crucial role that our host families play during a student’s time away from their family, friends and country.
Students will encounter many challenges, changes and cultural differences while living in New Zealand and as their 'kiwi family', you have the opportunity to assist the students in finding their path through this experience.
While students come here for a variety of reasons, one of the main reasons is to improve their English. Being placed in a ‘Kiwi’ homestay will assist them.
Interested in hosting an International Student? We are looking for families who:
To register as a Homestay Family for international students at Mount Maunganui College, you will be required to:
Should you meet all the requirements, we will then be happy to include your family on our database. Should a suitable student then require an accommodation, we will contact you.
Note:
Resources:
Guidelines for hosting an International Student
Tax Status of Home Stay Requirements - Compliance is the responsibility of the Host - not the responsibility of Mount Maunganui College.
Mount Maunganui College
Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui 3116
Tauranga, New Zealand
Phone: 64 7 575 3096
Email: principal@mmc.school.nz