Agents & Education Providers
Fees & Conditions
| List of Charges | 2015 (1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015) | 2016* (1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Homestay Placement Fee (incl. GST) | $235 | $235 |
| Airport Pickup Fee (incl. GST) | $125 | $125 |
| Single Homestay Weekly Fee Student in own room |
$260 | $265 |
| Single Homestay Weekly Fee Under 18 Years |
$270 | $270 |
| Twinshare Homestay Weekly Fee Student sharing with another student** |
$245 | $250 |
| Twinshare Homestay Weekly Fee Under 18 Years |
$260 | $260 |
| Private Bathroom per week | $50 | $50 |
| Guardianship Weekly Fee | $65 | $65 |
| Halal Food per week | $50 | $50 |
| Christmas week surcharge fee | $70 | $70 |
| Internet Access – Arranged with Host, per week |
$10 | $10 |
| New Host Home Inspection Fee | $30 | $30 |
*Prices may be subject to change without notice
** If requested by applicant
CANCELLATION POLICY
Placement Fee - non refundable
- 2-4 weeks’ notice: 1 x "Weekly Homestay" fee payable per student
- 1-2 weeks’ notice: 2 x "Weekly Homestay" fee payable per student
- < 1 weeks’ notice: Full payment of "Weekly Homestay" fee payable per student
Leaving homestay
Students must give 14 days (two weeks) notice before leaving homestay, or pay two weeks in lieu of notice.
Extending Homestay
Please refer to the Homestay Extension Policy.
Disclaimer
Meridian Homestay is careful to select honest host families. Each home is inspected for suitability to host a student. Even so, Meridian Homestay cannot be held responsible for the actions of the host family.
Testimonials
Hello. This was my first homestay, so I was worry about everything. But my Host mother and American foreign student who also lived together with us was very kind to me, the family took us to a restaurant and told the best shops to purchase souvenirs. Everything was good, but the thing I think was best is the existence of foreign student in the Homestay. She was a good friend to talk with and was also a good English teacher. I became able to enjoy a conversation in English better. I really enjoyed life in Homestay! Thank you.
Japanese Student