Homestays
Homestay Families
Have you thought about hosting? Are you are caring family, keen to welcome an international student into your home? Nayland College is seeking warm and supportive host families.
Our starting requirements are:
- Within a reasonable distance of Nayland College
- Students have own comfortable bedrooms
- Provide three meals plus snacks a day
- Hosts who are inclusive and English is the primary language spoken at home
Hosting is a rewarding opportunity to share every day 'kiwi life' while giving a youing person an unforgetable expereince in Aotearoa.
Host families receive $350/week in renumeration for 2027.
If you would like to make a difference in a young person's life by sharing your home, lifestyle and culture, then we want to hear from you.
For more information please click on the links above or email international@nayland.school.nz
Homestay Co-ordinator
Our Homestay Co-ordinator, Katie Harrhy, endeavours to find you a compatible homestay family to live with while studying at Nayland College.
Nayland College hosts international students from Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Pacific Islands. We have regular student exchanges with our sister schools in Japan, and our students have both organised tours and individual international exchanges. Some social events are held in conjunction with other Nelson schools.
The college arranges Homestay accommodation with local host families providing students with the advantage of a friendly, supportive family environment. Our Homestay Co-ordinator and International Student Director maintain an ongoing liaison with parents and ensures the well-being of our international students. Nayland is very proud of its student support network.
All students will be well supported by Nayland College and both Katie and Gavin are available to help you with adjusting to living in a New Zealand home.
Host family information for students
Airport Welcome
We want your stay to be memorable and comfortable, so we start it off with personalised attention.
Flights from Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch International Airports fly into Nelson frequently on a daily basis. Nelson Airport is the fourth busiest airport in New Zealand.
Upon arrival at Nelson airport, you will be met by your host family and our homestay coordinator.
Experiences
I really enjoyed living with my family. They were so friendly and helpful and they just made me feel at home.
Stefanie from Germany
I enjoyed the care and friendliness and how my host family trusted me.
Anke from Germany
My host family were really nice and helpful. They took me to many places in Nelson and New Zealand.
Yuka from Japan
I just felt like a part of their family. Their house was a friendly and lovely atmosphere. Every moment was awesome.
Maria from Switzerland
The adjustments to my new host family weren’t too hard for me, although there certainly were some. They were a fantastic family, they included me as part of their family and I loved all the dinners together.
Rare from Finland
They were so friendly and treated me like their own daughter. They are so much fun, play lots of sports and every night they said “Good night love”. I really liked that.
Verena from Germany
Homestay FAQ from s
All students should arrive in Nelson before school opens and leave for their home country at the completion of their course.
Nayland offers an orientation programme to help new students settle in. International Students take part in our ongoing intensive English as a second language (ESOL) programme taught by our qualified ESOL teachers
The homestay fee will be invoiced for the dates the student is enrolling at Nayland College. It is a New Zealand Immigration Department requirement that homestay fees are paid for the student’s entire period of study.
“Difference and diversity are valued and celebrated. Students experience an increasing sense of pride and belonging at school.”
- Education Review Office Report 2020
Come join our Nayland Family
We welcome all enquiries and are very happy to assist you in making this important decision for your future.
