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Homestay Accommodation
To get the most out of experiencing New Zealand life, we recommend homestay accommodation.
ACG students under the age of 18 are required to either stay with a homestay family or in an ACG-approved independent student accommodation. Homestay arrangements are organized and monitored directly by ACG. All payments are made directly to the homestay provider from the Charitable Trust.
Homestay families are carefully selected and are required to sign a contract that details specific rules and standards. In addition, all ACG homestay providers must undergo a vetting procedure by the New Zealand Police. ACG provides training and ongoing support to its approved homestay families.
Students under the age of 18 are visited in their homestay accommodation a minimum of three times per year to provide extra support and supervision.
The benefits of homestay are:
- A homestay offers a clean, safe and welcoming environment for students to come home to each day.
- A homestay provides guidance and support to students outside of school time.
- A homestay provides opportunity for English practice. This is an excellent way to increase speaking and listening skills.
- A homestay includes most meals. Students don't need to spend time shopping and cooking.
- A homestay includes laundry, electricity, heating, water and local phone calls.
ACG Homestay Accommodation
ACG students can choose to stay at ACG's selected homestay accommodation:
- ACG Homestay includes a single room with a bed, desk, lighting and adequate heating. Meals include breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday, and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
- The travel time between ACG Homestay and school is approximately 15 to 45 minutes each way by public bus or train.
- Each homestay family normally accommodates up to three international students of different nationalities at a time.
Weekly Fees for ACG Homestay Accommodation
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2012 |
| Students 18 years and over |
NZ$250 per week |
| Students under 18 years of age |
NZ$265 per week* |
| Homestay arranged lunch on school days |
NZ$40 per week ** |
| Accommodation placement fee |
NZ $250
payable once only |
* For students under 18 years of age, the weekly fee includes a $15 per week charge for compliance services performed by the New Zealand International College Chartitable Trust.
** The weekly cost of homestay will be raised by this amount.
ACG Homestay Plus Accommodation
ACG also offers Homestay Plus accommodation:
- ACG Homestay includes a single room with a bed, desk, lighting and adequate heating. Meals include breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday, and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
- The travel time between ACG Homestay Plus and school is ideally between 15 to 30 minutes each way by public bus or train.
- ACG Homestay Plus families have a maximum of two international students at a time who each have a single room. A bathroom is available for the students' exclusive use. This means that you will either have a bathroom to yourself or share with one other student.
Weekly Fees for ACG Homestay Plus Accommodation
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2012 |
| Students 18 years and over |
NZ$285 per week |
| Students under 18 years of age |
NZ$300 per week* |
| Homestay arranged lunch on school days |
NZ$40 per week ** |
| Accommodation placement fee |
NZ $250
payable once only |
* For students under 18 years of age, the weekly fee includes a $15 per week charge for compliance services performed by the New Zealand International College Chartitable Trust.
** The weekly cost of homestay will be raised by this amount.
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