Home Stay Program

Student with parents and homestay who has become a significant friend of the family

We at St Philip's Christian College Gosfordtake the safety of your child seriously. In fact, the Government require us to do so. There are strict rules about school attendance under the student visa requirements and also State Laws which hold Schools accountable for the whereabouts and safety of their students.

Students under 18 years of age must be under the care of a legal guardian or under the duty of care of the School.

We believe it is a great opportunity for your student to experience life in Australia by living with an Australian family. Great for English, understanding Australian culture, experiencing food etc. Homestay students stay with Christian families, and are expected to participate in that family's activities; this includes attending Church with them most weeks.

Homestay includes all meals and access to all facilities and some participation in duties around the house. Homestay students will have either a room of their own, or a shared room. All families are screened and are checked under the Working with Children legislation.

Accommodation is screened to ensure proper standards are kept and the environment is conducive to students being able to achieve their goals. Students are not permitted to stay overnight in Sydney without the permission of parents.

Rates

Homestay rates are: $AUD180.00/week for a single room

Private Flats

Where the students are over the age of 18 years and have been at the school for at least 6 months, they may be permitted to flat, provided they have the written permission from their parents and the approval of the School. Students should not assume approval is automatic. It will only be granted if the school considers it is in the best interest of both school and students.

Students in this type of accommodation will be subject to a more limited supervision from the School and whilst having a much greater degree of freedom, will be required to ensure their behaviour is commensurate with that required by the school.