Quality Australian Student Homestay and Hosted Accommodation
NEAS Quality Homestay Service Providers offer the highest-quality homestay services to students.
Australia has achieved a historic milestone by establishing the world’s first-ever set of quality standards for homestay and hosted accommodation. This achievement is pivotal in ensuring a premium experience for international students.
NEAS endorsement recognises that these Homestay Service Providers benefit the wider ELT community – including students, ELT providers, and the ELT industry. These providers achieve NEAS quality endorsement by delivering demonstrated quality outcomes for students.
Endorsed Quality Homestay Service Providers further distinguish themselves through an independent Quality Review and by demonstrating aspirational standards in innovation and best practice.
Homestay service providers are measured against Quality Area O of the NEAS Quality Assurance Framework (PDF Download).
This initiative is proudly sponsored by:
This initiative is proudly supported by:
Find a Quality Australian Homestay Provider
Australian Homestay Network
Hosted Accommodation Across Australia
Website:
www.homestaynetwork.org
Email:
info@homestaynetwork.org
Phone:
+61 2 6881 1936
The Australian Homestay Network (AHN) offers hosted accommodation and support services to international students, education providers and agents. Since 2008, AHN has been raising the standards for homestay in Australia.
We are a global leader providing international students with safe, supportive and affordable hosted accommodation. Our network has placed over 80,000 students from 185 countries with AHN-approved homestay hosts throughout Australia.
Find out more about Australian Homestay Network >
For more information about this service please email David Bycroft.
Email:
david@mystayinternational.com
Global Experience Australia
Hosted Accommodation Across Australia
Website:
www.globalexperience.com.au
Email:
enquiry@globalexperience.com.au
Phone:
+61 406 331 196
Founded in 1999, Australian-based Global Experience offers diverse homestay solutions for international students, including standard, self-catered, and VIP options, along with caregiving, airport transfers, and study tours.
With a foundation in Sonia Ortega’s multifaceted roles like Student Services Officer and Counsellor, the company thrives today, accommodating 120,000 students via thousands of host families across Sydney and beyond. This distinct approach fosters a warm, personal culture, setting Global Experience apart and attracting families and staff who share the ethos of bridging student-family-institution gaps.
Find out more about Global Experience Australia >
For more information about this service please email Sonia Ortega.
Email:
sonia@globalexperience.com.au
Study Vision
Hosted Accommodation Across Australia and New Zealand
Website:
www.studyvision.com.au
Email:
info@studyvision.com.au
Phone:
+61 410 691 761
Established in 1994, Study Vision is a family-owned and managed business with extensive experience in assisting international students, both adults and U18s, in finding their ideal homestay accommodation. Our commitment to continuous recruitment, thorough screening, and comprehensive training of hosts has earned us a stellar reputation as a leading homestay accommodation provider in Australia and New Zealand.
Study Vision collaborates with education institutions and agents to provide suitable, affordable, and well-managed homestay accommodation. We also work with study tours to place students and teachers in homestays, allowing them to experience Australian culture.
Find out more about Study Vision >
For more information about this service please email Marina Wan.
Email:
marina_wan@studyvision.com.au
Talkabout Homestay
Hosted Accommodation and Educational Tours in Perth
Website:
www.talkabouthomestay.com.au
Email:
info@talkabouttours.com
Phone:
+61 08 9438 2747
Talkabout Tours, established in 1999 by English teachers Liz Franklyn and Tim Massey, offers a unique combination of cultural immersion and educational experiences in Perth, Western Australia. The company specialises in homestay services, matching international students with local families to enhance their English learning while exploring the region. Known for their eco-friendly practices and exceptional customer service, Talkabout Tours ensures an enjoyable, educational, and memorable stay in Perth, adhering to their principle of “Leave no footprint.”
Find out more about Talkabout Homestay >
For more information about this service please email Liz Franklyn.
Email:
liz@talkabouttours.com
UOW College Australia
Hosted Accommodation in Wollongong
Website:
www.uowcollege.edu.au/student-life/accommodation/homestay/
Email:
homestay-enquiries@uow.edu.au
Phone:
02 4221 5559
For over 35 years UOW College Australia has helped more than 38,000 students from over 70 nations continue their education. The Homestay program, facilitated by UOW College, is designed to connect students with local families living in Wollongong.
There are many benefits gained from this rich cultural exchange. Students are welcomed into homes as a new member of the family and supported as they adapt to the new culture and lifestyle.
You can be assured of consistent standards of student welfare, support services and consumer protection. After all, our goal is to make your Australian homestay experience happy and successful.
Find out more about UOW College Australia >
For more information about this service please email Alison Blakey.
Email:
ablakey@uow.edu.au
Become a NEAS Quality Australian Homestay Provider
What is a NEAS Quality Endorsed Homestay Service Provider?
NEAS Quality Homestay Service Providers undergo rigorous evaluation based on objective aspirational standards, showcasing effective governance, the provision of safe, secure, and comfortable premises for residents, and dedicated support for the welfare and well-being of students. The endorsement process involves measuring Homestay Service Providers against Quality Area O of the NEAS Quality Assurance Framework (PDF).
How does an organisation become a NEAS Quality Endorsed Homestay Service Provider?
Quality Endorsement is conferred after a successful assessment of the Homestay Service Provider’s completed application. Endorsement is granted and maintained through the NEAS 360-degree stakeholder-driven feedback model, which is informed by input from students, partner education providers and professional staff.
Fast Track ‘Endorsement Pending’ process now available.
Homestay service providers can click here to download and complete the fast-track application form for NEAS Quality Endorsement.
Homestay Insurance
Homestay hosts can purchase homestay-dedicated insurance to protect the liabilities associated with the homestay environment. The policy can be purchased online here. Please contact the insurance provider directly on 1300 464 989 if you require assistance.
Students cannot purchase this policy. NEAS does not receive any commission for homestay insurance purchased.