Home stay

Home stay accommodation
All international students stay in home stays carefully chosen and organised by the school. Home stays are arranged free of charge by the Director and the Home stay Coordinator. Our hosting families are committed to providing care and support for the students. Our home stay coordinator liaises frequently with host families and students to monitor their situations. The community is very supportive of the programme and the presence of the international students is now an integral part of the wider Oxford community. Regular meetings of host families enable them to share experiences and support each other. It is important that international students have a safe and supportive family environment in which to study and learn English.

Home stay agreement
While studying at Oxford Area School, students must live in accommodation which meets with the school’s approval.
Home stay accommodation is full board which includes breakfast, lunch [packed lunch Monday to Friday] and evening meals, 7 days a week.

Cancellation of home stay made before home stay commences will result in a full refund.
If a student decides to withdraw early from their home stay they will receive a full refund, if they have given 2 weeks notice in writing. Failure to give 2 weeks notice will result in a refund less 2 weeks home stay fees.
Students must not pay home stay families directly.

The home stay fee is calculated per week and is payable when tuition and incidentals are invoiced. All costs are available upon request.

Email your request to international@oxford.school.nz

Oxford Area School is not responsible for any accident or illness of a student, or loss or damage to their personal possessions during their stay with a host family. Students must obtain insurance to cover these risks.