We had been thinking about hosting a student for a while

We had been thinking about hosting a student for a while and it so happens the area representative is also a member of a coffee group I attend with my 3 year old son.

I had looked at a few profiles and fell in love with our students profile, thinking she will fit in perfectly. Explaining to my husband that we were getting a teenager for a year was an interesting task. (He came around) She had fit in so well, that letting her go was very hard. I highly recommend STS as they support you all the way through yours and your new daughter or sons experience.

Brown family, Waimate

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Why do you recommend us to become a host family?
Being a host family is a great way to increase the understanding of other cultures and people. You get an extra family member to cherish and a new sibling for your children. It is also an opportunity to prepare for an academic year abroad, if one of the children of your family are planning to study abroad.
How do I become a host family?
You register your interest, and will then get an introduction of the students that are coming to New Zealand. STS will do a home visit and thereafter you will get to choose a student that you believe will be a good fit for you and your family.
Can the host family choose students themselves?
Yes, the host family will select the student they feel is a good match for their family.
Is it possible to be a host family for less than a year?
Yes, you can choose to be a host family for a whole year or a semester. Sometimes we also need a so-called “welcome family” for a shorter period (minimum 3 months).
Will the host family get compensation?
Being a host family is a voluntary initative. However STS in NZ do pay a weekly contribution towards costs to their host families. Being a host family is a unique experience, it is important that the exchange student feels like a family member.

We had been thinking about hosting a student for a while

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