The ACT Education Directorate is seeking Homestay hosts for international students planning to study at an ACT public high school or college. International students participating in the Homestay program are aged 16 years or above.

Homestay is more than providing a room and meals. You’ll welcome a young person into your family and support their growth as they gain new perspectives, confidence, English fluency and academic and essential life skills.

If you can offer a place in your home, have the time to support a student’s social wellbeing and academic endeavours and have an interest in other cultures, we would love to hear from you.

A weekly payment is provided to help cover the costs of living expenses.

Please contact the International Education team via email at: ieu@act.gov.au or by phone on (02) 6205 9194. To find out more visit