Are pets common in Homestays?
Many families will have dogs, cats or both. If you are allergic and cannot live with pets, you must tell us on the enrolment form. The WWSE Homestay Team will do their best to match all your requirements.
Will I have my own bathroom in the homestay?
Unfortunately, most bedrooms in New Zealand do not come with an own bathroom. Most of our students will need to share a bathroom with the rest of the host family.
I am a smoker, can I smoke at the homestay?”
You must tell us when you send your enrolment. None of our host families allow smoking inside the house, so please discuss with your family where you can smoke and where you can throw away any cigarette butts after smoking.
I have a medical condition/allergy. Do I have to tell the host family?
You must tell us about your medical conditions and dietary requirements on your enrolment form.
Will there be another WWSE student staying with the same homestay?
Depends on the situation. There will not be a student who is same nationality as yours and different gender usually.
Will the homestay family let me use the kitchen?
Depends on the family. Please ask them if you wish.
Are there any costs to change my accommodation (homestay or city accommodation)?
Full charge of accommodation placement fee of NZ$250.
Can I arrive in New Zealand during the week?
Any students arriving on a Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday will have to pay a daily surcharge of NZ$25 for each extra mid-week day in total $80 per day. This is to cover food and power that the student may use while in the house during the day and in cases where a homestay family member has to take […]
What meals are included in the homestay?
All meals on weekends and holidays are included and breakfast and dinner are included on school days.
Can I use host family’s items? Such as a hair dryer or bath towels?
Depends on the family. Please ask them if you wish.
