Homestay accommodation

Homestay accommodation involves staying with an Australian family in their own home and experiencing an Australian way of living. It is available to students studying at the CSU Study Centres and is operated/managed by Study Group Australia.

Homestay accommodation is also suitable for students under 18. All the homestay families are carefully chosen and are very experienced in looking after overseas students.

Our Homestay staff matches students to families with similar interests, providing students with a safe, supportive and happy family environment.

In Melbourne, many homestay families live in suburban areas.  An average journey to the campus traveling by public transport may take at least 30-45 minutes.

Students staying in Homestay usually perform better in English because they are constantly interacting with English speakers.

Key features for Homestay accommodation

• Student has own furnished room
  
• A clean non-smoking home environment
  
• At least 2 meals per day
  
• Privacy
  
• Use of laundry facilities
  
• Access to a telephone (a phone card will be needed)
  
• Care in the event of illness
  
• Assistance with transport options (where to catch the bus or train) to travel to the Study Centre

Homestay prices

Homestay Guidelines

• Homestay Guidelines for Students  (PDF 2MB)

• Homestay Guidelines for Families  (PDF 2.49MB)