Host an International Student

Host an International Student – Share Your Home and Culture

We are seeking local families interested in hosting an international student from Europe for six months. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome a young person into your home, share Australian family life and help them experience our local community while attending Parkdale Secondary College. Our visiting students have strong English skills and are keen to participate in family activities, explore local attractions and join local sporting clubs or community groups. Host families are asked to provide a private bedroom, internet access and three meals a day, along with a warm and welcoming home environment. 

Host families receive a contribution of $400 per week to help cover the everyday costs of welcoming an international student into their home, including meals, utilities and other household expenses.

Hosting an international student can be a rewarding cultural experience for the whole family, creating lasting friendships and memories while helping a young person feel at home in Australia. If your family is interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Marianne Holland at the college on 9580 6311 or email Marianne.Holland@education.vic.gov.au