Fern can arrange homestay accommodation for you if you would like a real kiwi cultural experience. Living with a local family while you’re studying at Fern provides you with daily opportunities to practice your English language skills. All homestay students are provided with their own single room with a bed, lamp, drawers, linen and a heater. Also included are electricity, local phone calls and access to a washing machine. Bathroom and kitchen facilities are shared with your homestay family. Homestay accommodation is $220 per week (with a minimum four-week stay). This includes breakfast and dinner during the week and all meals during the weekend. A once-only placement fee of $280 will apply. Your placement fee includes an Airport Collection. Your host family will show you how to get to Fern School of English on your first day of class.

A Homestay Application Form must be completed and sent to Fern at least two weeks prior to your arrival. You will need to provide us with your flight details if you want to be picked up from the airport. You must provide two weeks' written notice if you need to cancel your accommodation arrangements. All homestay fees must be paid to Fern together with your tuition fees.

Click the link below to download an International Homestay Application Form.