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Full Boarding Homestay Families Are Sought for International Students at Northcote High School 

Northcote High School seeks quality homestays from our local community, to help care for new international students who are mainly from Asian countries. 

International Students’ peak arrival time are normally in Jan. & July. Majority of our International students will study at Northcote High School for around 2- 3 years; therefore, most of them would need long term homestay arrangements. However, host families have the flexibility to decide the suitable time period to host. 

Hosting International Students can bring a rich cross-cultural experience and opportunity for families. Many local families already on board with Northcote High School Homestay Program over the years have enjoyed and benefited from the diverse cultural and language exchange experience, especially when they have school age children at home.The reverse experience for our International Students is very much part of their overseas study journey. 

If you have a spare room and are willing to take care of a young international student, please contact the International Student Office 9488 2334 (or 0407 255 285) or email: Jocelyn.Hill@education.vic.gov.au) for more information. 

Full boarding homestay fees are $400 per week (tax free), which covers a fully furnished room, 3 healthy meals daily, laundry, household bills (including internet). Students are responsible for their own transport.