If you want to experience living with a local Brisbane family or need temporary accommodation until you find a suitable place to stay, homestay is a good option for you. Homestay gives students the opportunity to settle in quickly with the help of their host families. Students can take time to look for suitable permanent accommodation after they arrive without having to worry about food and lodging in their first few weeks of their stay in Australia.

Homestay is ideal for students who are interested in having a home away from home experience with people helping them find their way around the city, taking them to interesting places, and encouraging them to practise their English speaking skills. Homestay also enables students to gain an insight into Australian life and offers a unique opportunity to experience Australian culture first hand by participating in the daily routine of the host family's life. Host families take an active interest in their students and assist them to assimilate into their new environment. This helps to facilitate a smooth transition into the students' formal studies.

Related links:

• Letter to QIBT from homestay students
• Weekly homestay fee inclusions
• Homestay family Expectations
• Fees and payments