Homestays

Accommodation Information


Students are provided with quality homestay accommodation during their stay in New Zealand which is closely monitored by school staff. The school's Homestay Coordinator is responsible for placing students into a suitable home in our school area and does her best to match both student and homestay carer's needs. If students do not require a homestay they must live with either a parent or a school approved designated carer. Police vetting is carried out on all persons 18 and over living in the household.


Papanui High School homestay accommodation will:

Please Note:

Students are required to provide their own personal toiletries (e.g. toothpaste, hair shampoo, deodorants etc).

international student host parent handbook.pdf

Homes can be constructed either from brick or wood, this often depends on the year in which they were constructed.

A lot of New Zealand homes have gardens, and in Christchurch which is known as the Garden City, this is very obvious.

Homes can be either two storey or single storey, and most are three to four bedroom with separate bathroom facilites.

If you would like Papanui High School to find you a homestay, please complete the homestay section of the application form. 

You can find this on our enrolment page.

Parent Comment

"Erika's English definitely improved a lot over the year she spent at Papanui High School. She's still keeping in touch with a lot of people which is great. I also feel she looks at things from both a kiwi and Japanese perspective more and understands the good and bad in both societies." Justin Ross-Smith

Some interviews with current students and their host families

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Leo talks (in German) about his homestay experience

Leo's homestay family talk (in English) about why they like hosting

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        Yua talks (in Japanese) about her homestay family

Yua's homestay family talk about their home, family and hosting Yua