International Homestays (2004) Ltd

Homestay is valuable in providing the student with an insight to the Kiwi way of life and the overall success of the students New Zealand experience. The home stay environment has many advantages, and is the preferred option for students coming to New Zealand to learn English. While in your care, we want the student to become a member of your family and integrate into your lifestyle, joining in with the day to day routines.

Each year thousands of students from Asia, Europe and Latin America and Russia choose to study in New Zealand. And it's not hard to see why. We provide a range of quality educational programmes, state-of-the-art facilities, a safe learning environment and a lifestyle that makes studying fun.

The quality of a New Zealand university education is recognised internationally, which lead to better post-graduate and career opportunities. Eight universities around the country offer degree programmes in subjects ranging from medicine and business to agriculture and engineering.

Twenty five institutions of technology provide industry and career-focused vocational studies. High schools that welcome international students and both private and state English language schools are located in all our major cities. New Zealand is an affordable, safe place to study, with living and tuition costs that compare well with other countries.

International Homestays (2004) Ltd provides the following services to international students:
- Selection, matching and placement of the student with a New Zealand host. Host information letter prior to arrival.
- Coordination of airport pickup.
- Assistance with student adjustment to the host home via telephone, personal meetings and email.
- Assistance with community services like bus schedules, local churches, and social activities.

International Homestays (2004) Limited tries to match your background, interests and family life to those of your host family. IHL(2004) also takes into account any specific reques