Homestay

Alpha Educational Institute uses the services of Student Links to provide homestay accommodation. Homestay families are carefully selected and offer a safe and caring environment.The typical placement fee is NZ$200* and weekly board is $230.

(The $200*  Placement Fee applies to students arriving in NZ from overseas.  If already residing in NZ, please refer to Student Links for the Fee).

Homestay includes: 

• Airport pickup and transport to homestay
• Private room with bed, desk, lamp, heater, wardrobe
• Bathroom facilities
• Laundry
• Three meals per day – breakfast/lunch/dinner
• Help with catching the bus for the first two days
• Return transport to airport
• Being taken to the school and introduced to The Director and assistance with the enrolment process for High School Students, assistance is also given to find a suitable High School.

Homestay families include the visitor in their activities. This is a great way to experience the New Zealand way of life and practise your English as well outside of the formal language learning times.

Guardianship Services

It is a New Zealand Government requirement that International Students under the age of 18 years have a guardian resident in New Zealand. The Homestay agency mentioned above can also provide this service.