Accommodation Placement

TAFE NSW can arrange short-term homestay accommodation for when you arrive in Australia.

What is short-term homestay?

You live with a homestay family for a few weeks or a few months after you arrive in Australia.

Why should I use short-term homestay?

You have somewhere to stay while you:

• Settle into your new life in Australia
• Decide whether you would like to use homestay accommodation during your time in Australia
• Make your own arrangements to rent or share accommodation

What is homestay?

'Homestay' is when you live with an Australian family in their home.

Homestay gives you a good opportunity to practise your English in an informal, supportive environment.

The homestay family provides you with:

• Your own room with a study desk
• Meals (two meals each day on weekdays and 3 meals each day on weekends)
• Laundry facilities

Usually, you are asked to share in some household chores.

What does homestay cost?

• Costs range from A$200 - A$230 per week
• Homestay accommodation for students under 18 years of age includes guardianship arrangements ranges from A$260 - A$280 per week

To book the Accommodation Placement service, tick the box on your application form. We will send you a Service Request Form with your offer letter, asking you to confirm that you want us to arrange for accommodation.

The fee for Accommodation Placement (for students over 18) is A$180. The fees for this service is charged with your tuition fees which need to be paid in order to proceed with this request.

> Download the Homestay providers list

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