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Kardinia International College manages a fully monitored and coordinated Homestay Programme where our international students live with local, Australian families. Our Homestay Programme has the advantage or providing our international students with a rewarding Australian cultural experience and also improving their English language skills.

All our international students are encouraged to speak English whenever possible to improve their Australian social and study experience. Academic success is strongly linked to English language skills. We recognise that for students with limited English skills, this can be a challenging! We support our overseas students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) subjects and extra English sessions at lunchtime, as required.

The College has a full-time Homestay Coordinator whose sole responsibility is the welfare of overseas students in our Homestay Programme. There are strong College connections between the student, family, Homestay family and the College. This support involves:

An orientation programme for homestay students.
Regular meetings with the Homestay Coordinator who communicates regularly with homestay families and the student’s parents and overseas agents.
Cultural outings during the school year and some holidays for overseas students.
The Homestay Coordinator is Mrs Jenifer Tippett. She has had extensive experience with overseas students in boarding schools and Homestay Programmes. To contact Mrs Tippett, please email j.tippett@kardinia.vic.edu.au

Students who are 13 years of age or older are able to be enrolled at our College and live with our approved homestay families. Due to Australian Government regulations, Junior or Primary School overseas students must live with, or be cared for by a parent or close relative.

Becoming a Homestay Family

Homestay families are a core part of our Overseas Student programme. Looking after a student from overseas (short or long-term) is both an exciting and rewarding experience, and a commitment. Students come to our school from the age of 13, but most come around Years 9 – 10 (16 years of age) and then continue into Year 12.

We are always keen to talk with people (families and couples) who are interested in becoming involved in hosting an overseas student. Homestay families are paid a weekly allowance to look after our students. This amount is designed to cover costs, including all meals and other reasonable items. There are expectations that homestay families will take students to sport and other activities outside of school time, as well as attending academic events such as parent/teacher interviews, similar to what you would do as a parent of your own children.

We have a dedicated Homestay Coordinator who helps you support our students in your home and acts as the primary contact between the school and home.

If you are interested in becoming involved or would like to know more please contact Homestay Coordinator Jenifer Tippett at j.tippett@kardinia.vic.edu.au

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