Welcome to Our Host Family Community!
Join us for an enriching experience that brings fun and life-changing cultural exchange into your home.

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You’ve been invited to join our host family community, inspired by friends and family who cherish the joy of hosting a Japanese student. We’re passionate about growing our community and warmly welcome you!

Why Host a
Japanese Student?

  • Create an exciting, shared family adventure.

  • Learn about Japanese customs and traditions.

  • Build a global friend network.

Hosting is easy, simply allow your student to join your normal routine and enjoy an incredible family experience.

  • Host in your local community

  • Short stay 1-2 week programs

  • 24/7 bilingual support

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student to your home.

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What Our Host Families Say

Sebastian BevacquaSebastian Bevacqua
06:22 30 Mar 24
We always enjoy hosting with this Agency. They are very helpful, efficient & are a professional team of staff.
Caroline RaynerCaroline Rayner
06:00 30 Mar 24
We have hosted 3 times and we can't wait to host again. We go into every homestay with absolute confidence because Gold offer such incredible support, nothing is a problem. My teenagers have made lifelong friends who they in touch with after they leave. We can't recommend this experience highly enough.
Corrina PomroyCorrina Pomroy
05:25 30 Mar 24
Enjoyed hosting. Gold Educational Tours are well organized, good communicators, supportive and provide responsive support if needed. Would host again through them.
Christine WalshChristine Walsh
04:35 30 Mar 24
We have hosted a number of times mostly through my son’s highschool. Always a good experience in the exchange of cultures and showing the student around our beautiful city.
Joanne TuckerJoanne Tucker
03:47 30 Mar 24
This the second time I have hosted. First time I had 2 boys who fitted in well with our activities. This time I had the student chaperone. It was great to learn more about Japanese culture and lifestyle. Very different from my outdoor focused approach. I hope my guest enjoy the stay.
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FAQs

What are my responsibilities as a host family?

To provide a caring and friendly home environment where your student feels welcome and safe.

Absolutely not, the students are here to experience our Aussie way of life, so stick to your normal family routine and help the student feel a part of it.

Students find the most memorable experiences in everyday life, so let them help cook a meal, go on the weekly shop, or take the dog for a walk. If you have kids, let the students observe or join them in their after-school sports practice.

Simply include the student in your everyday life and treat them like another member of your family.

We only ask 3 things of our host families:

1. Provide the students with a place to sleep in their own room or in a shared room with another child of the same gender.

2. Provide the student with 3 meals a day including a packed lunch when they’re at school or when they go on excursions.

3. Drop the students off and pick the students up from a local school or have a family member accompany them on public transport.

We are here to support you every step of the way! We’ll provide you with a Host Family Guidebook to help you get you prepared for your student’s arrival and 24/7 bilingual support once they’re here.

You will also receive hosting payment of $50 per night to help cover your expenses.

Australia is a diverse country, and we warmly welcome all types of families to host. As long as your family speaks English at home, you are invited to participate.

If you’re interested in learning more please fill out the registration form and we’ll reach out for a chat!

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