International Students
Homestay contact number: 0204 078 3303
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Homestay Expectations
Homestay Expectations
You will be living with your homestay as a member of their family. Homestay accommodation is not the same as staying in a hotel - your host family is responsible for your wellbeing and you will have to fit in with their household routines, rules and communicate with your host family.
You must have permission from the school if you are going to be away from your homestay overnight - this includes going on orgainsed tours, sleepovers at other homestays, and even trips with your own parents.
Orientation Booklet 2026.pdf
Computer and internet use
Homestay caregivers are required to provide internet access for students to do their homework and contact parents overseas. Students must not use their homestay families’ internet to access inappropriate or offensive content.
Food
Homestay caregivers are to provide nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is likely that the family diet might be different to what you are used to - trying new foods is part of the experience. If you are going to be late for a meal, you must advise your homestay parents in advance. Always offer to help with cooking and cleaning.
Hygiene and bathroom
Students are expected to maintain good personal hygiene. Shower daily, use deodorants and follow guidelines for bathroom use in your family - limited hot water might mean you'll have to limit showers to 4 minutes. Always leave the bathroom clean and tidy.
Laundry – washing of clothes
Some students may wash their own clothes and others might be done by their host family on a weekly - your homestay will let you know. Many homes don't have clothes dryers, so you may need to line-dry your clothes.
Sleepover Requests
Sleepover Requests
Want to stayover at a friend's place? International students can have sleepovers with friends staying in a Kapiti College registered homestay. International students are NOT able to stay overnight in an unvetted household, including Kiwi school friend's houses. Homestay payments are not redirected for sleepovers.
Students must use this form to notify the International Department of a sleepover at another Kapiti College homestay. Students must have permission from their friend's homestay and their own homestay before submitting this form.
This form can NOT be used to stay with a homestay registered with another college.
Tours and Trips Requests
Tours and Trips Requests
Going on a holiday without your host family? International students must request permission from the International Department for any tour or trips you are planning, this includes tours with tour companies, and holidays with your natural parents. Students can not travel without the supervision of a responsible and vetted adult. All costs for the trip, including airport transfers and day-to-day costs, are at the student's own expense.
Students must use this form for permission to go on any overnight trip without their usual homestay or Kapiti College. Students must have permission from their natural parents, and their own homestay before submitting this form.
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