INTERNATIONAL NEWS

HOST FAMILIES 

Do you have a spare room? Would you like to share South Australian life with a Japanese student? We are growing our homestay network and are continually recruiting new host families to participate in the International Study Tour Program by hosting Japanese high school students. Study Tours are usually for two weeks during July/August each year. During this time they will experience Australian school and family life and participate in excursions and school activities. As some students would have not visited Australia before it gives them a chance to learn a different culture, practice their English skills and live the Australian life for the duration of their visit. 

For the duration of their visit the students stay with accredited host families which are organised through the school. The students are usually between 15 and 17 years of age. 

Here is a testimonial from a Homestay family: 

‘We have been hosting international students for the past three years and it has been an amazing experience for everyone in the family. We found that hosting has brought us together as a family and we feel our family has grown substantially with members all over the world. For anyone thinking of hosting we say “Give it a go”, you will not regret it. It is such a wonderful experience and it will enrich your lives’.  The Siemensma family 

Host families receive a reimbursement of approximately $250 a week to cover out of pocket expenses such as groceries, entrance fees to tourist attractions and other expenses incurred whilst hosting a student. 

If you would like more information on how to apply to become an accredited host family for future Study Tours please contact Sarah Johnson, International Secretary on 8270 4455 (select option 3) or sarah.johnson@aphs.sa.edu.au for an information pack. 

INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM AT ABERFOYLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL 

In the absence of International students at Aberfoyle Park High School the current international ambassadors are looking at running some International events throughout the year. 

The International Program at Aberfoyle Park High School would not be the same without the support of our International Ambassadors. Students from all year levels volunteer their time to be part of the International Program. This involves ‘buddying up’ with new international students when they arrive, helping them find their way around school and generally make the international students feel welcome. We are looking for new International Ambassador especially from the middle school year levels. 

If you would like to apply to be an International Ambassador please contact:

kate.lonergan@aphs.sa.edu.au the International Student Program Manager.