Study Tours to Australia
(with Daily Transfers if requested)
Locations :
Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Perth
Canberra
Adelaide
Hobart
Cairns
Please be in contact by email to info@homestay-australia.com for a confirmed Quotation.
We need to know:
Arrival and Departure dates
Flight details
Is a transfer from the Airport to the homestay or school required
Number of students
Nationality
Age of students
Gender of students
Meal required : 2 meals a day (breakfast and dinner) or 3 meals a day
Shared or single rooms
School attending
Is Daily transfers required
Number of Tour leaders
Do the Tour Leaders require accommodation
Activities requested
Conditions
Weather
Always check what the Weather will be in the location and at the time of your tour so as your students can be properly dressed.
Schools
Quotations are provided for classes with Universities, Secondary Schools, Primary Schools and Language Schools.
Payments
100% in the week prior to the beginning of the Tour.
Time Periods
One Week or more
Numbers
Minimum of 4 Applicants
Accommodation
Twin Shared Room
The number of students per Homestay is decided by the Agency (two, four)
The Homestay is located near a Train Station or Tram or an Express Bus Stop.
Luggage
Students are encouraged to bring cabin size luggage only.
Pickup / Drop Off
The Host collects their students from the School or Meeting Point. On their final day the Host returns the student to the School or Meeting Point. The Meeting Point to be the School or a pre agreed location.
Transfers
Transfer From and To the Airport only are arranged.
The Host is required to take their students to and from school on the First Day by Public transport to ensure they understand how to travel by themselves to and from school.
Daily Transfers
Hosts take their students to and from School daily. (if requested)
Staying in Contact
Each Tour Leader has to have the mobile phone number for all their students on tour. This is very important in case a student becomes lost or is unwell and requires medical assistance.
Keeping Hosts Updated
Advise Homestay Australia of any changes to the Group Itinerary.
Insurance
All students must have Travel Insurance to cover medical expenses if required and also any lost property.
Australian Hosts
Hosts will have at least one member of the family born in Australia. Hosts are selected upon the requirements of the Agency and/or School.
Mobile Phones
Tour Leaders to have Australian mobile phones and be available at all times (Groups can purchase compatible Sim Cards upon their arrival in Australia). Hosts are provided the mobile phone number of the Tour Leaders.
Travel Tickets
Students have their own Train/Bus/Tram ticket for the duration of their stay. This is to be purchased by the Tour Agent upon their arrival of each group.
Identification
Students have a card provided by their Agency which states who he or she is, the contact details of the school where he or she is studying, their Host's telephone number and address as well as their Tour Leaders mobile phone number. Therefore in case they are lost they can show a passer-by the information and their Host or Tour leader can be contacted.
Meals
3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Breakfast : Host Arranges - A choice of cereal, toast or noodles, Tea, Coffee provided by the Host.
All breakfast foods placed on the kitchen bench the evening prior for students to prepare for themselves the next morning.
Lunch : Host Arranges - Large Container of Noodles (students can heat at School), a piece of fruit, a drink.
Dinner : Host Arranges - A cooked meal eaten with the family.
Safety
Hosts report immediately if any student is missing or who has not come home at an agreed time.
Illness
If a child is too sick to go to school, the Tour leader or a Teacher must come to the Homestay by Taxi and take the student to the nearest Hospital. The Host will advise which Hospital is the closest.
Covid
If a student is tested Positive for Covid they can remain in the Homestay under isolation until they have recovered and test Negative. The Host will ensure that the student is monitored and kept in a clean and comfortable environment.
Laundry
The Host will do the student's washing for them.
Toiletries
The Host Family will supply soap and toilet paper. The student provides their own shampoo, tooth paste and tooth brush.
Cleaning
Students are expected to keep their own room clean and tidy. Hosts are to ensure that students leave the bathroom as they find it.
Students with Money
Some students come with a large amount of cash. Please ensure that students are taught to keep their money safe or leave their money with their Teacher.
Homestay Australia