Become a Host Family

​Are you ready to make a difference in a young person's life while sharing the warmth and culture of your home? Education Queensland International (EQI) invites caring and committed families across Queensland to become homestay hosts for international students studying at Queensland Government schools.

As a host family, you play a vital role in giving students a safe, welcoming, and supportive home environment while they study and experience Australian life. Hosting an international student is a rewarding opportunity to learn about other cultures, form lifelong connections, and enrich your family's global understanding.

Why Host an International Student?

• Cultural Exchange: Share your Australian lifestyle and learn about the traditions and customs of another culture.
• Positive Impact: Help a young student settle into a new country and succeed in their studies and personal development.
• Lifelong Connections: Many host families and students remain in contact long after the homestay ends, forming lasting friendships across the globe.
• Comprehensive Support: EQI ensures all host families are supported with training, 24/7 assistance, and regular communication.

Homestay families provide:

• A clean, safe, and welcoming home
• A furnished bedroom
• Three nutritious meals per day
• Access to laundry facilities
• Emotional support and care, just like a family member

All homestay hosts are screened and trained to meet EQI's high standards of student care.

Becoming a homestay is more than providing accommodation - it's opening your home and heart to a world of possibility. If you are ready to inspire our younger generation, we invite you to apply and become part of Queensland's International Education experience.

E-mail our International staff for more information: international@robinashs.eq.edu.a​u